Debora Guttierez

Debora Guttierez serves as a Researcher at the University of the Azores, leveraging over 10 years of expertise in coastal and marine environmental systems. Her work integrates field research with governance frameworks across international contexts including Senegal, Cabo Verde, and Brazil.

Her academic foundation encompasses:

• Oceanographer from the University of São Paulo (USP)
• Environmental Management Specialist from ESALQ-USP
• Sustainability Designer from Gaia Education
• Master of Science in Water and Coastal Management from a consortium of the University of Bologna, University of Algarve, and University of Càdiz

Research priorities emphasize sustainable ocean stewardship through:

• Design and implementation of Coastal and Marine Protected Areas
• Advanced Marine Spatial Planning methodologies
• Participatory Ocean Governance models
• Community-focused Environmental Education

Her interdisciplinary approach addresses ecosystem dynamics and policy challenges, with fieldwork spanning tropical and subtropical coastal zones. Current projects involve diagnostic planning and stakeholder engagement for marine conservation initiatives.

She contributes to collaborative teams analyzing governance solutions and ecosystem resilience, particularly within the thematic frameworks of policy development and participatory resource management.