21 de May de 2025 In Experts and Staff, Staff

Rafael Moreira

Graduating in International Relations from PUC-Rio, he works with a focus on sustainability, international cooperation and social innovation. His field of interest covers the connections between green diplomacy, climate justice and the circular economy, with an emphasis on socio-environmental partnerships between Brazil and countries in the Global South.



13 de May de 2025 In Fellow

Ilham Mounssif

PhD candidate in History, Cultural Heritage and International Studies at the University of Cagliari (Italy). Research interest in Multipolarity and Regionalism trends in the Global South, with BRICS+ as a case study. Holds a master’s in economics and international management from the University of International Studies of Rome (UNINT), with a dissertation on Russian foreign policy in the Arab and Muslim world. Earned bachelor’s in political science from the University of Sassari and completed specialized programs in global marketing, U.S.-China relations, and European project management. Lived, worked and studied in different countries, including France, Malta, Morocco, Russia, China



13 de May de 2025 In Experts and Staff, Staff

Clara Mimoso

An undergraduate student in International Relations at PUC-Rio, Clara is committed to social causes and has a strong interest in the intersections between environmental racism and public health in the context of climate justice. She recently took part in the creation of PETCast, the podcast of IRI’s Tutorial Education Programme (PET), producing two episodes on the impact of climate change.



13 de May de 2025 In Experts and Staff, Staff

Bernardo Queiroz

International relations student at PUC-Rio, in his 6th term, interested in specialising in the areas of the environment and foreign trade.



7 de May de 2025 In Equipe Conselho Consultivo, Experts and Staff

César Flores Unzaga

With over 15 years of experience in mining governance with a multidisciplinary approach, as well as taxation reform. I have worked with international cooperation agencies, NGOs, research centers, and government institutions across the Andean region, leading projects for organizations like Brot für die Welt and Transparency (Peru). My expertise spans sustainability, transparency and access to information, supply chains, local development, social conflicts, and fiscal and tax policy. A published author, I have co-authored seven notable works for CooperAcción, Oxfam, NRGI, and GIZ. With academic credentials in Economics, BA (Universidad del Pacífico) and Anthropology, MA (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú), I combine technical knowledge with a global perspective and strong communication skills. In 2023, I enhanced my expertise by completing the Executive Course on Oil, Gas, and Mining Governance in Emerging Markets at the Blavatnik School of Government (Oxford University). A regular participant in global forums and also bring experience in strategic dialogues with communities, governments and private sector representatives.  



7 de May de 2025 In Equipe Colaboradores, Equipe Colaboradores EN, Equipe EN, Experts, Experts and Staff

Pedro Allemand

Post-doctoral researcher (PIPD) at the Institute of International Relations (IRI), PUC-Rio. PhD in International Relations, MA in International Political Economy from UFRJ, BA in International Relations from UFRJ. Specialist in International Political Economy, Climate Change, Development, Security and Arctic Geopolitics.



7 de May de 2025 In Equipe Colaboradores, Experts and Staff

Marília Firmiano

Financier with a specialization in public policy evaluation. She recently worked as a researcher in Monitoring and Evaluation at FGV CLEAR. She was director of public management studies at the Institute of Research and Economic Strategy of Ceará (IPECE), helping to strengthen management for results in the state government. She took part in the Evidence Award Evaluation Committee (ENAP, FGV, IMDS) and founded CAPP/IPECE, a center dedicated to ex ante and ex post evaluation. She is an alumni and mentor of the Vetor Brasil Public Management Trainee Program, with a focus on adaptive leadership.


7 de May de 2025 In Equipe Conselho Consultivo, Experts and Staff

Ana Maria Bierrenbach

Nascida em São Paulo, em 15 de outubro de 1966; 

Bacharel em Direito e História, ambas pela Universidade de São Paulo; 

Mestre em Direito Internacional pela American University em Washington, DC; 

Diplomata de carreira desde 1992; 

Sub Sherpa do Brasil no BRICS (2022-2024); 

Embaixadora do Brasil em Chipre (2025).



5 de May de 2025 In Equipe Administrativa EN, Equipe EN, Experts and Staff, Staff

Milena Martins

International Relations undergraduate student at PUC-Rio. Active in academic activities, having participated in the International Trade League for two terms, in the areas of communication and marketing. She has also been a monitor for two periods in the subjects Bases of Western Political Thought and Philosophy of Science. She is currently a communications intern at the PUC-Rio Institute of International Relations (IRI/PUC-Rio) and the BRICS Policy Centre.



2 de May de 2025 In Equipe Administrativa EN, Equipe EN, Experts and Staff, Staff

Vitória Cardoso

Graduating in International Relations from PUC-Rio with an emphasis on International Trade and Politics. She was a member of the International Relations Academic Center, in which she worked mainly in the Communications Working Group, and was part of the IRI/PUC-Rio Communications Team as an intern.