Project Director of GANBOS
Javier leads the implementation of GANBOS, which is a large-scale initiative aimed at restoring degraded pastures through reforestation and rotational grazing practices across 30,000 hectares in Costa. He collaborates with local implementation partners, “ganaderos”, government agencies, and private landowners to enhance ecosystem services, biodiversity, and livelihoods.
Javier is an agronomist with an MBA in project management who has spent over a decade working on sustainable agriculture initiatives, rural innovation, and climate-resilient development across Latin America. Prior to joining rePLANET, he served as Director of Solution Development at EARTH University, where he designed and led regional initiatives to empower youth and smallholder farmers. Earlier in his career, he worked in the public sector, managing irrigation and infrastructure projects focused on enhancing agricultural productivity and water resource management in rural areas.