Cintia Organo Quintana

Dr. Cintia Quintana is Associate Professor at Department of Biology and lead of Elite Centre of Aquatic Nature-based solutions. Her research focuses on the ecosystem structure and functions provided by the biodiversity of coastal and marine ecosystems, and ecosystem services such as natural coastal protection, and climate regulation in terms of carbon storage and dynamics of greenhouse gas emissions. In interdisciplinary projects, Cintia applies the societal dimension in nature-based solutions and conservation initiatives, aiming to bridge cultural and context-specific values into decision-making.