Sergio Arturo Piñeros has been named the new director of Colombia’s National Environmental Licensing Authority. The appointment marks a shift in leadership for the agency responsible for overseeing environmental permits. Piñeros brings extensive academic experience to the role, having served as a professor for over 17 years at three of Colombia’s leading universities: Externado de Colombia, Universidad del Rosario, and Universidad Javeriana. Details regarding his prior experience beyond academia were not immediately available. His appointment suggests a potential focus on incorporating academic insights into environmental regulatory practices. Further information regarding his policy priorities is anticipated following his official inauguration. This change in director comes at a crucial time for Colombia’s environmental sector.