Consulting
Beyond public speaking, Renata brings years of experience advising governments, multilateral organizations, foundations, and companies on climate policy, climate finance and resilience, gender equality, youth engagement, and sustainable development. Her work combines rigorous research, strategic policy analysis, and practical implementation, helping organizations design stronger programs, translate complex ideas into actionable strategies, and build meaningful impact across sectors.
Policy and Publications
Harvard Policy Analysis Piece
Titled "A Matter of Survival: Building Climate Resilience in the Caribbean Through Early Disaster Risk Financing", this analysis was produced for the World Food Programme, and was selected for the Policy Analysis Showcase at Harvard University.
UN Women Working Paper
Titled "Gender-Responsive Synergies Across the Rio Conventions", this working paper by UN Women includes a chapter on gender-responsive disaster risk reduction, written by Renata in her role as Executive Director of EmpoderaClima.
Brazil Government Climate Plan
Titled "Cross-cutting Strategy for Climate Action: Women and Climate", this paper is part of the broader Plano Clima of the Brazil Government. As a technical consultant for the World Resources Institute, Renata wrote the chapter on risks and vulnerabilities.
Book Chapter on Climate Justice
Titled "Climate Justice from the Perspective of Gender", this chapter, written by Renata, was published by Observatório do Clima in the award-winning book "Who Needs Climate Justice in Brazil".
World Bank Report on Insurance
Titled "Protecting Paradise: Opportunities for insurance to support marine-based and coastal tourism in the Caribbean", this report was written by Renata for the World Bank as a consultant on disaster risk.
World Bank Report on Disasters
Titled "Options Paper for a Disaster Reserve Fund in Sint Maarten", this World Bank report includes contributions by Renata during her time as a consultant for disaster risk financing.