Paulina Riquelme
EELAW
Chile
Paulina Riquelme is the founder of law firm Eelaw, which since its opening in 2008 is dedicated exclusively to the practice of environmental law. She often assists clients within the mining, energy, natural resources, and sustainability sectors, and has deep experience in international environmental law. Notably, she has actively participated in the development of public policies and environmental regulations, including discussions in the National Congress and including issues related to the circular economy and waste.
Riquelme is currently involved in the negotiation of the future international agreement to address plastic pollution being discussed internationally under the United Nations Environment Programme. She was also a member of the presidential commission established in Chile for the reform of the Environmental Impact Assessment System.
Her far-reaching involvement further extends to her membership in the Advisory Council of the Ministry of Environment of Chile (MMA), and contributing to the creation of the Committee on Sustainable Development and Climate Change of the CPC (Confederation of Production and Trade of Chile), where she now serves as chair.