RODERICK VALDES

Biologist and environmental professional from Panama, with experience in biodiversity monitoring, ecosystem restoration, and conservation projects. My work has taken me into the field, where I have learned that effective environmental solutions often begin with understanding ecosystems before trying to change them. I am particularly interested in nature-based solutions, climate resilience, biodiversity, ecological restoration, and the connection between scientific knowledge and practical action. I enjoy sharing field observations, emerging ideas, and perspectives on how we can develop more informed and sustainable approaches to environmental challenges. I believe innovation is not always about creating something entirely new. Sometimes, it is about understanding what already works in nature and finding better ways to support it.