Patricia Espinosa Cantellano is a talented diplomat, formerly serving as the proud Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. With a remarkable amount of professional industry experience behind her, she has transformed the sustainability industry and aims to educate the next generation of professionals on the importance of climate action. Devoting her recent career towards supporting the full implementation of the Paris Agreement, Patricia is an empowering female figure for audiences globally. She is currently the CEO & a Founding Partner of onepoint5, a consultancy offering guidance on policies, strategies, and initiatives to harness the opportunities emerging from the global shift toward sustainability.
An incredibly successful diplomat, Patricia began her professional career by joining the Foreign Service in 1981. Passionate to work her way up the ranks, she fulfilled a wide range of roles throughout the organisation, including becoming the Head, Cabinet to Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, the Director of International Organisations, the President of the Third Committee, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 2000, Patricia gained the opportunity to serve as the Ambassador within the Foreign Service at the Mexican Embassy before leading the post to serve in Austria.
In 2006, Patricia was selected by President-elect Felipe Calderon to work as his Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Recognised for her outstanding diplomatic career, she was appointed the Ambassador Emeritus of Mexico and utilised this position to share her specialist knowledge with others throughout the industry. Now a leading authority in her field, Patricia is currently working as the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Treasured for transforming the organisation, she has become a popular choice for a wide range of speaking events globally.
An empowering female figure, Patricia Espinosa is now highly sought after to attend a variety of speaking events internationally. In recognition of her vast career achievements, she has been the proud recipient of numerous awards, including the German Sustainability Prize in 2012, and the Saxon Hans-Carl von Carlowitz Society Sustainability Prize in 2019. A treasured member of the sustainability industry, Patricia has become a must-see speaker for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. When looking to hire a captivating sustainability speaker for your future events, look no further than Patricia.
- 2022 - Founding Partner and CEO, Onepoint5
- 2019 - Recipient of the Saxon Hans-Carl von Carlowitz Society Sustainability Prize
- 2018 - Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
- 2012- Ambassador of Mexico to Germany
- 2012 - Ambassador Emeritus of Mexico
- 2012 - Recipient of the German Sustainability Prize
- 2006 - Served as the Secretary of Foreign Affairs
- 2000 - Ambassador within the Foreign Service
- 1983 – Postgraduate Studies, International Law and Legal Studies, Geneva Graduate Institute
- 1981 – Joined Mexican Foreign Service
- 1981 – Diplomatic Training Program, Instituto Matias Romero
- 1978 – BA, International Relations and Affairs, El Colegio de Mexico
How to hire Patricia Espinosa Cantellano
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