Alfonso Aguirre-Muñoz, Mexican. Environmental conservation and island restoration. Oceanographer (UABC 1980), and PhD in Sustainable Development (Colef 1998). Bivalve aquaculture in San Quintín Bay, Mexico. Leader of Ensenada 2025, Community based sustainable planning, 1998—2007. Executive Director Grupo de Ecología y Conservación de Islas, restoring 50000 ha of priority island ecosystems (staff of 64 biologists). VW Conservation Award 2014.
Background
Aguirre-Muñoz, Alfonso was born on February 12, 1957 in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico. Married to Joana Bielschowsky, Industrial Designer (Brazil-Germany). Two daughters: Ikerne Aguirre-Bielschowsky (PhD in Environmental Geography, University of Otago, New Zealand), and Julene Aguirre-Bielschowsky (Strategic Designer, MSc Imperial College and Royal College of Arts).
Education
Doctor of Philosophy summa cum laude (honors), El Colegio de la Frontera Norte (Colef), San Antonio del Mar, Baja California, 1998. Oceanography (UABC Mexico 1980). Aquaculture (Kagoshima University, Japan 1981). Communication and Culture Diploma (Jesuit University UIA Tijuana Baja California, Mexico 1996).
Career
Regional Manager Fisheries and Harbors Bank, Mexico, 1982—1986. Executive Director and partner Agromarinos, S.A., 1986-2002. Executive Director Grupo de Ecología y Conservación de Islas, since 2002. Consultant Government and Private.
Achievements
Membership
Leader Ensenada 2025, 1998—2007.
Connections
Married Joana Bielschowsky. Children: Ikerne Aguirre-Bielschowsky, Julene Aguirre-Bielschowsky.
National Conservation Award as CSO, Presidency of Mexico. Love for the Planet Award 2014, Volkswagen. Outstanding Citizen of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, 2015.
National Conservation Award as CSO, Presidency of Mexico. Love for the Planet Award 2014, Volkswagen. Outstanding Citizen of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, 2015.