About Us

Beyond One is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting inclusive and effective transition pathways toward a sustainable future. 

Founded in early 2021, it serves as the Secretariat of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the Andean Region (SDSN Andes), the regional chapter of the global UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), which operates under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General.

SDSN is the world’s largest knowledge network, working with UN agencies, governments, civil society, and the private sector to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Through Beyond One, SDSN Andes focuses its efforts on seven South American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Vision

A new human renaissance built on
science, ethics, global cooperation,
and holistic sustainability

Mission

Promote a shift towards comprehensive sustainability by generating critical knowledge, fostering dialogue among stakeholders, and advocating for coherent public policies, thereby strengthening the capacity of civil society and decision-makers to transform paradigms and build a just and sustainable future

Our Approach

Beyond One structures its work in accordance with the “ACT” framework.

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Lead Team

Beyond One is led by a senior international and inter-disciplinary team, passionate about multi-species sustainability, which coordinates and manages the foundation’s activities

Jorge Gómez-Paredes

(Ph.D.) is an academic specialized in social-ecological complex systems and sustainable consumption and production. He has vast experience leading organizations including the UN SDSN Andes.

Jorge Gómez-Paredes
President

Jordi Cravioto

(Ph.D.) is an experienced scientist specialized on social issues related to resources and energy use. He is a research assistant professor at the Institute of Advanced Energy of Kyoto University, Japan.

Jordi Cravioto
Vice President

Nicolás Serrano

(Eng.) is a IT specialist and youth leader that has won several international prizes for his innovative ideas. He is the founder of Innomaps and a lead software engineer in several organizations and initiatives focused on sustainability and data.

Nicolás Serrano
Secretary

Giovanni Bruna

(M.A.) is an international affairs professional with solid experience in account and program management, policy analysis, content coordination, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and brand awareness. He is the Senior Manager, Americas Lead at the UN SDSN.

Giovanni Bruna
Global Partnerships Advisor

Arunima Malik

(Ph.D.) is a researcher specialized in big-data modelling to quantify sustainability impacts at local, national and global scales. She is a senior lecturer at the University of Sydney, Australia, a lead author for the Working Group III of the IPCC, and member of several international research groups including the Lancet Commission on COVID-19.

Arunima Malik
Research Leader

Andrés Montalvo

(M.Sc.) is an experienced environmental project manager with a demonstrated history working in industry and government. Skilled in environmental performance & improvement, environmental compliance & assurance and environmental awareness.

Andres Montalvo
Strategic Advisor

Partner Organizations

United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network

Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the Andean Region

Integrated Sustainability Analysis (ISA) Group The University of Sydney

Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs
Florida International University