VINICIUS PACHECO DE ALMEIDA
Rio de Janeiro
Summary
Economist specializing in Green Finance, Environmental Economics, and Forest Restoration Policies, with over 10 years of experience in international consultancies, global NGOs, and multilateral agencies. PhD candidate in Science, Technology, and Innovation in Agriculture, Master in Economics and Development, and profound knowledge of the UN SEEA methodology. Acted in the creation of financial mechanisms, environmental economic accounts, forest compensation, and PSA projects. Strong ability to articulate with public and private sectors, technical leadership in multi-sectoral projects, and extensive experience in economic analyses and socio-environmental public policy modeling.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance and Investment Specialist
World Resources Institute Brazil (WRI Brasil)
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Led the finance agenda for restoration in Brazil with a focus on innovative mechanisms.
- Developed ANR and PSA projects in the Atlantic Forest and business models in the Caatinga.
- Participated in the creation of the Fundo Flora (PA) and Facility do Pacto (MA) mechanisms.
- Engaged private actors in the economic valuation of forests and native species.
- Coordinated technical debates for the VERENA Project and articulated policies for El Salvador.
Green Finance Analyst
WWF Brazil
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Focal point for the Landscape Resilience Fund, developing pipeline and forest accelerators.
- Led jurisdictional credit project with the State of Espírito Santo and Reflorestar Project.
- Developed a revolving credit mechanism and demand guarantee for the rubber chain.
- Articulated actions in socio-biodiversity chains in the Cerrado and Amazon.
- Technical and financial support for community businesses and sustainable initiatives.
Senior Researcher in Environmental Economics
International Institute for Sustainability (IIS-RIO)
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Developed economic and financial analyses of public policies and forest strategies.
- Conducted multi-criteria evaluation of priority areas for restoration in Brazilian biomes.
- Developed investment models for the PCI Strategy in Mato Grosso.
- Participated in the GEF-Terrestre project for biodiversity management in Caatinga, Pampa, and Pantanal.
- Structured financial guidelines for private areas via UN Environment and GEF.
International Consultant
GIZ/Ecoconsult / IBGE/MMA/ANA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Implemented SEEA methodology for water, forest, and biodiversity accounts in Brazil.
- Conducted training for IBGE, SFB, and ANA civil servants in environmental accounting.
- Conducted diagnostics of statistical databases and environmental indicators in the country.
- Developed communication plans for disseminating SEEA to decision-makers.
- Established international cooperation with countries experienced in environmental accounting.
Education
Ph.D. - Science, Technology and Innovation in Agriculture
UFRRJ
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil12-2026
Master of Science - Economics and Development
UFSM
Santa Maria, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil02-2017
Bachelor of Science - Economic Sciences
UFRRJ
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil12-2014
Skills
- Green Finance and Impact Investments
- Environmental Public Policies
- Payment for Environmental Services (PSA)
- Forest Restoration Economics
- Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEA)
- Sustainable Business Models
- Territorial and Socioeconomic Development
- SDG and REDD Indicators
- Economic Evaluation of Environmental Projects
- Public-Private Engagement
- Carbon and Biodiversity Credits
- Forest Compensation and Land Use
- Multi-criteria Analysis and Financial Modeling
- Mutual funds
- Investment performance analysis
Certification
- Capacity Building in Natural Capital Accounting - WWF Mozambique / UN
- Climate Policy and Finance Course - UN Environment & GEF
- Forest Business Accelerator Program - WRI / Salesforce / Quintessa
- SEEA Methodology Training - IBGE/GIZ/UNSD
- Introduction to Spatial Analysis with QGIS - IIS-RIO
- Leadership Training for Sustainability - TFA / REM-MT / GEF
Languages
Spanish: Advanced
English: Intermediate
Timeline
Finance and Investment Specialist
World Resources Institute Brazil (WRI Brasil)
01.2023 - 01.2025
Green Finance Analyst
WWF Brazil
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Researcher in Environmental Economics
International Institute for Sustainability (IIS-RIO)
01.2019 - 01.2022
International Consultant
GIZ/Ecoconsult / IBGE/MMA/ANA
01.2017 - 01.2019
Ph.D. - Science, Technology and Innovation in Agriculture
UFRRJ
Master of Science - Economics and Development
UFSM
Bachelor of Science - Economic Sciences
UFRRJ
Additional Activities
- Editor - Ibero-American Journal of Ecological Economics - REDIBEC
- Technical Tutor - GreenTech Latam Accelerator (Village Capital)
- Technical Leadership - Finance Group of the Atlantic Forest Restoration Pact
- Focal Point - Landscape Resilience Fund (LRF) - WWF / South Pole