Eager to contribute to the conservation of the biosphere through transdisciplinarity and strategic thinking, Esteban Rodríguez Macías is a Colombian nature enthusiast with a BSc in Biology (Colombia), and a MSc in Sustainability Transformation (France). Throughout previous experiences in the intergovernmental and corporate spheres, he has grasped the value of multistakeholder partnerships at the international, regional, national and local levels. He speaks Spanish, French and English, and deeply cares about the fostering of an empathy-based relationship between humans and animals.