Carlos Nobre

Carlos Nobre stands as a prominent Brazilian Earth System scientist whose groundbreaking research has focused on the Amazon rainforest and its critical role in global climate systems. His academic journey began with an Electronics Engineering degree from the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica, followed by a Ph.D. in Meteorology from MIT. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held several prestigious positions, including chairing the Large-Scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment in Amazonia and serving as a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. His public service includes roles as National Secretary for Research and Development Policies at Brazil's Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation and President of Brazil's Agency for Post-Graduate Education. His scientific excellence has been recognized through memberships in elite institutions such as the US National Academy of Sciences, the Royal Society, the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, and the World Academy of Sciences. Currently serving as Co-Chair of the Science Panel for the Amazon, Nobre continues his research at the University of São Paulo's Institute for Advanced Studies, where he focuses on understanding the Amazon's impact on Earth systems and promoting sustainable forest bioeconomy through initiatives like the Amazonia 4.0 project. His pioneering work in 1988 was instrumental in understanding deforestation's effects on climate and predicting potential Amazon rainforest transformation, cementing his position as a leading voice in climate science and environmental conservation.