Awards and recognitions of Ramón Mendez Galain
University of Pennsylvania -
Carnot Award
Awarded for its leadership in Uruguay's energy transition, highlighting it as an example that "tested the limits of what is possible at the national level and set new standards for governments around the world".
Fortune | World's 50 Greatest
Leaders (2016)
Recognized as one of the top 50 leaders in the world for demonstrating that it is possible to decarbonize an economy at the national level.
Relevant functions of Ramón Méndez
Negotiator in the Paris Climate Agreement (2015):
Played a relevant role in the international negotiations for the global agreement on climate change.
Senior positions in international organizations:
Held high-level responsibilities in entities such as IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) and the GCF (Green Climate Fund).
Research scientist in early universe physics:
During his early years, he was engaged in research on the physics of the Universe immediately after the Big Bang.
Secretary of Energy of Uruguay:
He led the implementation of a disruptive energy strategy in a context of crisis and strong dependence on fossil fuels.
Results:
- Uruguay will reach 99.1% of electricity generation with renewable sources by 2024,
- It halved and stabilized the cost of generation,
- It created tens of thousands of jobs.