Cynthia Echave

I am a strategic advisor in systemic transformation, supporting communities, cities and territories in navigating complex transitions within ecological and social boundaries. I currently work as an independent professional, advising public institutions, regional and local governments, and territorial ecosystems on systemic, place-based and climate-just transformation processes, with a strong focus on governance, implementation and long-term impact. Shared agendas & strategic advisory From 2023 to 2025, I collaborated with the Government of Catalonia as Senior Advisor for the RIS3CAT 2030 Strategy, contributing to the design and activation of shared agendas addressing rterritorial revitalisation, resilience and just transitions. My work focused on system mapping, multistakeholder governance and transformative innovation, supporting local and regional actors in aligning public policy, territorial strategies and implementation pathways. International cooperation & economic transformation. Previously, I worked as Senior Project Coordinator at the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association (EMEA), coordinating international teams and contributing to European and Mediterranean cooperation projects focused on sustainability, green economy, energy transition and territorial development. This experience strengthened my understanding of the economic dimension of urban and territorial transitions, and the role of policy frameworks, investment and cooperation in enabling systemic change. Urban ecology & implementation background. Earlier in my career, I was Head of the Urban Planning and Public Space Unit at the Barcelona Urban Ecology Agency, where I led multidisciplinary teams and coordinated over 30 national and international projects on Superblocks integrating sustainable urban planning, mobility, public space, green infrastructure, urban metabolism and liveability. This role grounded my work in real-world implementation, institutional comple