Diego Zapata Cordoba

Skills

1. Programme Management: Expertise in multi-city programs, budgeting, KPI tracking, and risk mitigation.
2. Policy & Climate Strategy: Skilled in climate resilience strategies, circular economy, and sustainable policy design.
3. Financial Analysis: Proficient in climate action funding portfolios, value-capture tools, and cost-benefit models.
4. Technical Proficiency: Advanced in GIS analysis, GHG monitoring, impact assessment, and sustainability metrics.
5. Communication: Fluent in English and Spanish, with experience in cross-cultural team collaboration.
6. Software Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, and IBM SPSS.

About

Diego Zapata Córdoba is a bilingual economist with a master’s degree in transport management and extensive experience in urban mobility, climate policy, and sustainable infrastructure. His expertise centers on integrating transport and environmental strategies to mitigate climate change, with a strong focus on decarbonization, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, and circular economy principles.

He has worked extensively with governments, multilateral organizations, and private sector stakeholders to develop data-driven transport solutions aligned with climate resilience and sustainability goals. His career includes designing financial models for climate action, implementing low-emission transport strategies, and advancing policies that enhance air quality and promote climate adaptation in urban areas.

With a solid foundation in project management, economic analysis, and environmental impact assessment, he excels in integrating policy, finance, and technology to optimize mobility services while reducing carbon footprints. Committed to advancing climate-resilient urban mobility, he leverages innovation, evidence-based policymaking, and strategic partnerships to drive long-term sustainability in transport systems.