Welcome to
Guayacán Global Advisors
Dream. Define. Do.
The gap between a climate commitment and a permitted, financed, operating project is where most decarbonization stalls.
Guayacán Global Advisors exists to close this gap.
We advise governments, project developers, and investors on carbon market design and Article 6 participation, clean and low-carbon energy policy, regulatory permitting, and impact investment — combining legal, engineering, and regulatory experience across Latin America and the United States.
Services
Guayacan Global offers expert consulting in various sectors, ensuring tailored solutions for unique challenges.
Carbon Pricing and Markets
Clean Energy Solutions
Government Affairs
Investment Strategies
Assist governments design carbon pricing instruments and implement carbon markets.
Design and implement clean energy and low carbon policies and programs, while expanding access to sustainable energy.
Design and execute strategies to support complex legislative, regulatory, and policymaking processes.
Provide due diligence and ESG strategy advice to align investments with high impact and sustainable practices.
About
Linda Barrera
Founder & Principal
“My work focuses on helping governments and institutions translate climate ambition into implementable policy frameworks, functional markets, and investable clean energy projects.”
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
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17 years of leadership in climate and energy policy
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Former Chief Counsel at the California Energy Commission
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Advisor to governments and international institutions
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External Consultant to the UNFCCC, World Bank, EU Euroclima
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Experience shaping large scale renewable energy permitting and policy frameworks
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Expertise spanning climate policy and finance and carbon markets
Approach
Help clients translate climate ambition into execution—designing pathways to a low-carbon, resilient future grounded in equity, impact, and collaboration.
Integrate technical data, legal analysis, and strategic vision to shape solutions that are practical, scalable, and meaningful—from renewable energy initiatives and carbon market design to ESG strategies with measurable results.
With experience working across institutions, cultures, and sectors that builds trust, aligns priorities, and delivers outcomes that strengthen both climate action and community resilience.
