The International Center for Green Sciences for Latin America and the Caribbean (IGSCLAC) is an initiative born from international cooperation between the Central Unit of Valle del Cauca and the China Andean Road Countries for Science and Technology Foundation, with the support of the Office of the President, the Vice-Presidency for Research and Social Outreach, and the School of Engineering. Its purpose is to provide the academic and scientific community with a collaborative space to strengthen programs and projects aimed at environmental care and biodiversity protection through the application of green technological best practices.
At the International Center for Green Science for Latin America and the Caribbean (IGSCLAC) in Colombia, we not only promote green innovation and development through the Scientific Culture Building (SCC) framework, but we are also building the Green Science Library, a resource center for environmental knowledge. Our center is dedicated to capacity building, offering a variety of training programs and courses in science and technology to empower future leaders in sustainability.
In addition to creating Biopochito, an educational tool designed to teach children about environmental conservation and biodiversity, our team of experts with over 20 years of experience in research, development, teaching, and innovation is working to develop innovative solutions for green development. Experts such as Professors Mary Luz Ojeda, José Gabriel Pérez, and Marco Antonio Cabero lead our initiatives in pedagogy, green science, artificial intelligence, and more.
Promote the building of a green science culture for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Serve as a bridge for the exchange of knowledge and information in the field of green sciences.
Promote communication among researchers, academics, professors, and students who are members of International Networks of Green Science Academies and other research, academic, and educational organizations worldwide.
Develop international projects related to green science and biodiversity conservation.
Bring together experts in the fields of green science, biodiversity conservation, and green development from different parts of the world who are members of IGSAN.
Create a team of experts from the International Network of Green Science Academies (IGSAN) who can serve as consultants for the center's projects.
We have formed an interdisciplinary team consisting of professors from the Computer Engineering, Law, and Foreign Languages programs, supported by a group of 30 students from the Faculty of Engineering at UCEVA, as well as professors from both Colombian and foreign universities, and researchers from Chinese foundations such as the Andean Road Countries for Science and Technology and the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation.
A Colombian researcher, she holds a degree in Computer Engineering with postgraduate studies in Software Engineering. She has a strong interest in applying engineering to develop educational projects for biodiversity protection, environmental care, and scientific literacy through the implementation of green technology best practices—Green IT.
She is affiliated as a professor at the Unidad Central del Valle del Cauca (UCEVA), with 20 years of experience in teaching and research.
She leads local and international research projects that contribute to policies for Social Appropriation of Knowledge in areas related to Green Science. Focusing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4, 7, 11, 13, and 17, she has designed interactive digital educational resources to transfer knowledge (citizen science) to both scientific and non-scientific communities, promoting the establishment of a scientific culture through the dissemination of green science to foster biodiversity protection.
A Colombian researcher, he holds a degree in Computer Engineering with postgraduate studies in Software Engineering. He is interested in applying engineering to develop educational projects for biodiversity protection, environmental care, and scientific literacy through the implementation of green technology best practices—Green IT.
He is affiliated as a professor at the Unidad Central del Valle del Cauca (UCEVA), with 20 years of experience in teaching and research.
He leads local and international research projects that contribute to policies for the Social Appropriation of Knowledge in areas related to Green Science.
Focusing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4, 7, 11, 13, and 17, he has designed interactive digital educational resources to transfer knowledge (citizen science) to both scientific and non-scientific communities, promoting the establishment of a scientific culture through the dissemination of green science to foster biodiversity protection.
A Marine Biology graduate from the Unidad Central del Valle del Cauca, Colombia, he is also a lawyer from the Universidad Central del Valle del Cauca in Tuluá, with a specialization in Business Administration and a master's degree in Administrative Law. He is currently a full-time professor at UCEVA in the Faculty of Human Sciences, teaching Law courses. He has worked as a Biologist and Project Manager in Aquaculture, with responsibilities that include:
A Colombian professor and researcher, he is a member of the GigaE3D group at the Unidad Central del Valle del Cauca (UCEVA). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Basic Education with an Emphasis on Foreign Languages from the same institution and a Master's degree in Translation and Interpretation from the Universidad Autónoma de Manizales.
He teaches English and French at UCEVA and the Universidad del Valle. Additionally, he is the Leading Professional in Bilingualism at the Latin American Center for Minor Species in Tuluá, SENA Regional Valle. He is part of the UCEVA Translation Center, translating scientific articles for indexed journals from Spanish to English, and also serves as an interpreter at various events, including conferences with international guests, both in-person and virtual.
A distinguished academic and professional in the field of environmental sciences and sustainability, with a strong background in energy and quantum physics. He has dedicated his career to researching sustainable solutions and developing environmental education programs. His work focuses on implementing innovative strategies that promote harmonious development between humans and nature.
As a leader in scientific initiatives such as Science Culture Construction, with an international scope, Dr. Cabero is a steadfast advocate for inter-institutional cooperation and knowledge transfer across Latin America. His role as an advisor at the International Green Science Center for Latin America and the Caribbean aims to strengthen environmental education and awareness while fostering applied science to address global climate and ecological challenges.
