Steven Panfil, Ph.D.
Vice President, CI GCF Agency
As an accredited entity of the fund, Conservation International develops projects that use nature-based approaches, such as ecosystem conservation and restoration, to fight climate change while building the resilience of local communities. Conservation International's accreditation allows it to partner with the GCF to implement projects of up to $250 million in any country eligible for funding.
For more than 20 years, Steve’s professional focus has been on forests and climate change. Much of his work has concentrated on REDD+, including the development and application of social and environmental standards, international and domestic policy, project design and research. Prior to joining Conservation International, Steve directed a conservation organization in Peru that worked with local communities to enhance livelihoods and improve the management of conservation areas, while building scientific knowledge of Amazonian forests. Steve has also worked extensively with teams in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific region. Steve holds a Ph.D. in plant ecology from the University of Georgia and bachelor's degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from Princeton University.
Selected scientific papers
- Panfil, S.N. and C.A. Harvey. 2015. REDD+ and Biodiversity Conservation: A review of the Biodiversity Goals, Monitoring Methods, and Impacts of 80 REDD+ Projects. Conservation Letters. Available online
- Panfil, S.N. and C.A. Harvey. 2014. REDD+ and Biodiversity Conservation: approaches, experiences, and opportunities for improved outcomes. USAID-supported Forest Carbon Markets and Communities (FCMC) Program. Washington, DC, USA. Available online
- Barquin, L., M. Chacon, S.N. Panfil, A. Adeleke, E. Florian, and R. Triraganon. 2014. The Knowledge and Skills Needed to Engage in REDD+: A Competencies Framework. Conservation International, Centro Agronomico Tropical de Investigacion y Ensenanza, International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Regional Community Forestry Training Center. Arlington, Virginia, USA. 167 pp. Available online
- Panfil, S.N. and C.A. Harvey. 2014. A review of the biodiversity goals, monitoring methods, and short-term impacts of forest carbon projects. USAID-supported Forest Carbon Markets and Communities (FCMC) Program. Washington, DC, USA. Available online
- Panfil, S.N. and C.A. Harvey. 2014. A review of the biodiversity goals and proposed monitoring methods in national REDD+ programs. USAID-supported Forest Carbon Markets and Communities (FCMC) Program. Washington, DC, USA. Available online
As an accredited entity of the fund, Conservation International develops projects that use nature-based approaches, such as ecosystem conservation and restoration, to fight climate change while building the resilience of local communities. Conservation International's accreditation allows it to partner with the GCF to implement projects of up to $250 million in any country eligible for funding.
For more than 20 years, Steve’s professional focus has been on forests and climate change. Much of his work has concentrated on REDD+, including the development and application of social and environmental standards, international and domestic policy, project design and research. Prior to joining Conservation International, Steve directed a conservation organization in Peru that worked with local communities to enhance livelihoods and improve the management of conservation areas, while building scientific knowledge of Amazonian forests. Steve has also worked extensively with teams in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific region. Steve holds a Ph.D. in plant ecology from the University of Georgia and bachelor's degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from Princeton University.
Selected scientific papers
- Panfil, S.N. and C.A. Harvey. 2015. REDD+ and Biodiversity Conservation: A review of the Biodiversity Goals, Monitoring Methods, and Impacts of 80 REDD+ Projects. Conservation Letters. Available online
- Panfil, S.N. and C.A. Harvey. 2014. REDD+ and Biodiversity Conservation: approaches, experiences, and opportunities for improved outcomes. USAID-supported Forest Carbon Markets and Communities (FCMC) Program. Washington, DC, USA. Available online
- Barquin, L., M. Chacon, S.N. Panfil, A. Adeleke, E. Florian, and R. Triraganon. 2014. The Knowledge and Skills Needed to Engage in REDD+: A Competencies Framework. Conservation International, Centro Agronomico Tropical de Investigacion y Ensenanza, International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Regional Community Forestry Training Center. Arlington, Virginia, USA. 167 pp. Available online
- Panfil, S.N. and C.A. Harvey. 2014. A review of the biodiversity goals, monitoring methods, and short-term impacts of forest carbon projects. USAID-supported Forest Carbon Markets and Communities (FCMC) Program. Washington, DC, USA. Available online
- Panfil, S.N. and C.A. Harvey. 2014. A review of the biodiversity goals and proposed monitoring methods in national REDD+ programs. USAID-supported Forest Carbon Markets and Communities (FCMC) Program. Washington, DC, USA. Available online