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Julio Montes de Oca

Coastal Resilience Director

Julio Montes de Oca joined Audubon in February 2022 as Director of Coastal Resilience. As strategy lead in the Americas, he supports the development and implementation of projects that safeguard marine-coastal ecosystems, which are critical habitats for resident and migratory birds.

Before joining Audubon, Julio worked for international NGOs, cooperation agencies, and international treaties. Stemming from his training as a chemical engineer and human ecologist, he has practical experience in a diverse array of areas, including wetlands and watershed management, climate change adaptation, water and sanitation, and international policy.

In his spare time, Julio enjoys cooking (very well), playing the guitar (not so well), and is an avid football dad.

Articles by Julio Montes de Oca

Mangroves: Cradle of Coastal Biodiversity and Partners in the Fight against Climate Change
September 06, 2024 — Mangroves cover an impressive 46,284 square kilometers of the Americas. However, they remain undervalued despite their vital role: This vast mangrove landscape is a privileged habitat for biodiversity and a favored site for thousands of migratory and endemic birds.
News
Mangroves, much more than meeting points of land and sea
March 08, 2023 — During the 8th Our Ocean Conference, Audubon Americas, and Conservation International showcased two leading projects in Panama and Colombia, supported by the UK-Blue Carbon Fund, and administered by the Inter-American Development Bank.
Seas & Shores