Ricardo Lozano Picón
Colombian geologist and politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ricardo José Lozano Picón (born 17 December 1968) is a Colombian geologist and politician who was the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development from 2018 to 2020. He has also served as Director of the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies from 2008 to 2013.
Ricardo Lozano Picón | |
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| Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development | |
| In office 7 August 2018 – 4 October 2020 | |
| President | Iván Duque Márquez |
| Preceded by | Luis Gilberto Murillo |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Eduardo Correa |
| Director of the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies | |
| In office 1 May 2008 – 1 February 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ricardo José Lozano Picón 17 December 1968 Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia |
| Alma mater | Industrial University of Santander |
Biography
Lozano served as director of the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (IDEAM) from May 2008 to February 2013.[1] He also served as alternate vice president of the Inter-American Institute for Climate Change Research, headquarters in Brazil and Washington.[2]
In August 2018, Lozano was appointed by Iván Duque Márquez as Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development.[1]
Personal life
Lozano identifies himself as gay.[3]
References
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