Karen Christiana Figueres Olsen

Director/Board Member at CORPORACIÓN ACCIONA ENERGÍAS RENOVABLES, S.A.

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Karen Christiana Figueres Olsen is the founder of the Center For Sustainable Development In The Americas, which was founded in 1995.
Ms. Figueres Olsen is also the founder of Global Optimism Ltd.
Ms. Figueres Olsen's current jobs include Chairman at The Earthshot Prize, Director at ClimateWorks Foundation, and Director at Corporación Acciona Energias Renovables SA. Ms. Figueres Olsen's former jobs include Director at Minera San Cristóbal SA, Director at Impossible Foods, Inc., Independent Director at Acciona SA from 2017 to 2023, Director at Conservation International Foundation from 2006 to 2008, Director at Organization of American States, and Secretary at United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change from 2010 to 2016.

Karen Christiana Figueres Olsen active positions

Companies	Position	Start
CORPORACIÓN ACCIONA ENERGÍAS RENOVABLES, S.A.	Director/Board Member	2021-05-25
ClimateWorks Foundation	Director/Board Member	-
The Earthshot Prize The Earthshot Prize Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Earthshot Prize functions as a foundation or endowment. The private company is based in London, UK. Hannah Jones has been the CEO of the British company since 2021.	Chairman	-

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Former positions of Karen Christiana Figueres Olsen

Companies	Position	End
ACCIONA, S.A.	Director/Board Member	2022-12-31
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international organization that aims to address the issue of climate change. The organization is based in Bonn, Germany. and has subsidiaries in Germany and Panama. The UNFCCC was established in 1992 and has since been working towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development. The organization holds annual conferences, known as the Conference of the Parties (COP), where member countries come together to discuss and negotiate climate policies and agreements. The UNFCCC plays a crucial role in global efforts to combat climate change and promote a more sustainable future.	Corporate Secretary	2015-12-31
Conservation International Foundation Conservation International Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Conservation International Foundation operates and supports environmental conservation services. It promotes sustainable care for the nature. Through science, policy and field work, they're applying solutions to protect the natural resources. It helps communities, countries and societies protect tropical forests, grasslands, rivers, wetlands, lakes and the sea. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.	Director/Board Member	2007-12-31
Organization of American States ( District Columbia)	Director/Board Member	-
Impossible Foods, Inc. Impossible Foods, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Impossible Foods, Inc. engages in the production of meat, fish, and dairy from plants. It also offers burger, pork, and sausage. The company was founded by Patrick O. Brown and Monte Casino on July 16, 2011 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.	Director/Board Member	-

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ACCIONA, S.A.	Industrial Services
CORPORACIÓN ACCIONA ENERGÍAS RENOVABLES, S.A.	Utilities

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Conservation International Foundation Conservation International Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Conservation International Foundation operates and supports environmental conservation services. It promotes sustainable care for the nature. Through science, policy and field work, they're applying solutions to protect the natural resources. It helps communities, countries and societies protect tropical forests, grasslands, rivers, wetlands, lakes and the sea. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.	Commercial Services
Minera San Cristóbal SA Minera San Cristóbal SA Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Minera San Cristóbal SA (MSC) operates as a mining company. The firm specializes in zinc, lead, and silver. The company was founded in February 2000 and is headquartered in Calacoto, Bolivia.	Non-Energy Minerals
Organization of American States ( District Columbia)	Government
ClimateWorks Foundation	Miscellaneous
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international organization that aims to address the issue of climate change. The organization is based in Bonn, Germany. and has subsidiaries in Germany and Panama. The UNFCCC was established in 1992 and has since been working towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development. The organization holds annual conferences, known as the Conference of the Parties (COP), where member countries come together to discuss and negotiate climate policies and agreements. The UNFCCC plays a crucial role in global efforts to combat climate change and promote a more sustainable future.	Commercial Services
Impossible Foods, Inc. Impossible Foods, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Impossible Foods, Inc. engages in the production of meat, fish, and dairy from plants. It also offers burger, pork, and sausage. The company was founded by Patrick O. Brown and Monte Casino on July 16, 2011 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.	Distribution Services
Center For Sustainable Development In The Americas Center For Sustainable Development In The Americas Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Center For Sustainable Development In The Americas is a private company based in New Brunswick. The American company was founded by Karen Christiana Figueres Olsen.	Commercial Services
Global Optimism Ltd.
The Earthshot Prize The Earthshot Prize Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Earthshot Prize functions as a foundation or endowment. The private company is based in London, UK. Hannah Jones has been the CEO of the British company since 2021.	Miscellaneous

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