João Maria Botelho
João Maria Botelho (born 19 November 2001) is a Portuguese jurist, author and sustainability advocate working in the fields of ESG, public policy and climate regulation. He founded the youth platform Generation Resonance and has been featured in Forbes Portugal's 30 Under 30 for his work in sustainability and social innovation.[1]
Education
Botelho holds a law degree (LL.B) from NOVA School of Law.[2]
Career
Botelho works on legal and regulatory issues related to sustainability, climate policy and corporate governance. His work and commentary on regulatory challenges and climate-related policy implementation have been featured in Portuguese media outlets, including Jornal de Negócios and Jornal Económico.[3][4]
He has also published and coordinated academic work on sustainability, including contributions to a manual on ESG.[5]
Public engagement
Botelho founded Generation Resonance, an initiative focused on youth leadership in sustainability, policy awareness and civic participation.[6]
He has been a speaker at conferences and public events discussing climate policy, ESG frameworks and sustainable finance, including TEDx Lisboa.[7]
Recognition
Botelho is a European Climate Pact Ambassador[8] and has been featured in Forbes Portugal's 30 Under 30 listing.[9]
His public profile and advocacy for sustainability have been the subject of interviews and profiles in Portuguese media outlets, including Diário de Notícias.[10]
External links
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