About Melina Albarracin

Associate Consultant

Melina is part of Kumi’s team contributing to the implementation of the Responsible Sourcing Programme in Bolivian mining companies as part of the Due Diligence Capacity Building Project for minerals and metals. She supports the sector’s adaptation to international standards and expectations in relation to Environment, Operational Safety and Community Relations.

Melina is a Bolivian environmental engineer with extensive experience in environmental impact assessments, spatial analysis and environmental monitoring. Throughout her career, she has worked in the mining and oil and gas sectors, including for the National Environmental Authority. She has analysed the implementation of mitigation measures for environmental licensing and provided technical support in the formulation of regulations for these sectors. She has been part of the monitoring team of Protected Areas in Bolivia, supporting in the revision of Management Plans and zoning of different National Protected Areas and in the control of mining and oil and gas activities that take place within them.

She has also participated in the team that formulated the Strategic Action Plan for the Binational Basin of the Lake Titicaca – Desaguadero River – Poopó Lake – Coipasa Salt Flat (TDPS) in Peru and Bolivia, being responsible for Biodiversity and Environment. Her experience also covers projects related to sustainable development projects, waste management, environmental audits and supervision of environmental measures in infrastructure projects.

Melina’s studies include environmental quality, water security, ecosystem restoration and environmental services and responsible gold production for artisanal and small-scale mining. She speaks Spanish and English and is learning Portuguese. She loves travelling, nature and animals and in her spare time, she takes care of her eight dogs.