Dr. Analy Baltodano Martínez, Ph.D. – Nicaragua/Belgium

Dr. Analy Baltodano Martínez is an environmental researcher and practitioner from
Central America with a strong background in sustainable water and forest resource
management. With academic training in environmental science and interdisciplinary
natural resource management in Latin America and Europe, she has built extensive
expertise in ecological restoration, watershed governance, and climate-resilient
landscape planning. Her work spans environment–water interactions, community-
based conservation, and nature-based solutions, with field experience across Costa
Rica, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Cuba, Kenya, Uganda, and the broader Mesoamerican
region. Her core outputs demonstrate how participatory approaches can strengthen
environmental awareness, support evidence-based advocacy, and contribute to
sustainable water governance.
Analy has contributed to multi-country research initiatives on ecosystem services
and biodiversity, often engaging with indigenous and rural communities to co-
develop inclusive conservation strategies. She brings experience in both qualitative
and geospatial research, policy analysis, and environmental facilitation. Her
interdisciplinary perspective and regional knowledge significantly support
consultancy and research work focused on nature-positive water and land use
planning.