Dr. Rodolfo Lacy holds a PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) and is one of Mexico’s most experienced specialists in environmental policy, climate change, and environmental management, both in Mexico and internationally. His career combines scientific training, experience in the public sector, international organizations, academia, and specialized consulting.

He was Undersecretary of Environmental Policy and Planning at the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), where his responsibilities included the Special Climate Change Program, Mexico’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and Long-Term Strategy, as well as Mexico’s international climate change negotiations during various Conferences of the Parties (COP). He also served as Director General of Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control for the Government of Mexico City, participating in matters related to air quality, environmental impact and risk assessment, and environmental regulation and inspection.

Internationally, he was Director of Environment at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris and later Director of Climate and Environmental Action for Latin America and Special Envoy to the UN for Climate Affairs, where he participated in regional initiatives for green transition, climate resilience, and low-carbon development. During his time at the OECD, he led programs and initiatives related to environmental assessment, green finance and investment, the circular economy, clean energy, and environmental policy monitoring.

His experience also includes extensive participation in projects on environmental impact and risk assessment, air quality, environmental pollution, the circular economy, sustainable buildings, carbon markets and regulation, biodiversity, and climate management. He has collaborated as a technical advisor with institutions such as UNAM, IPN, UNESCO, KfW, GIZ, ICAO, and the Clean Air Institute. He also served as Technical Coordinator of the Mario Molina Center, led by Nobel laureate in Chemistry Dr. Mario Molina.

At Valle Salinas Pacchiano, Dr. Lacy brings a perspective that integrates scientific knowledge, regulatory expertise, and strategic vision to support companies and projects in identifying and managing environmental risks and opportunities, regulatory compliance, sustainability, climate change, and the transition to development models with lower environmental impact. His work complements VSP’s legal practice with technical knowledge and direct experience in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of environmental policies and projects.