Events

Upcoming events and awards across Latin America & the Caribbean

Clean Energy Award

The LACCORE Clean Energy Award recognizes the governments, institutions, companies, and individuals whose leadership and landmark achievements are driving the renewable energy and energy transition sector forward across Latin America and the Caribbean. Presented annually since 2015, it honors a new changemaker each year from heads of state to financiers and entrepreneurs shaping the region’s clean energy future.

Winners:

José María Figueres — 2015

Former President of Costa Rica (1994–1998) and one of Latin America’s most prominent voices on climate and energy policy. As President of the Carbon War Room and later Chair of the Global Green Growth Institute.

Ramón Méndez — 2016

As Uruguay’s National Director of Energy, Ramón Méndez Galain designed and led the country’s landmark 2008–2030 energy policy.

Marcelo Tokman — 2017

Former Minister of Energy of Chile, who steered the country through a multifaceted energy crisis by championing the integration of sustainable, indigenous energy sources into the national grid.

César Hernández — 2018

As Mexico’s Undersecretary of Electricity, César Hernández Ochoa designed the country’s wholesale electricity market and long-term renewable energy auctions.

Sebastián Kind — 2019

Argentina’s former Undersecretary of Renewable Energy and the architect of the country’s RenovAr program, which has driven more than $7.4 billion in investment and 5 GW of clean energy since its 2016 launch.

Mia Amor Mottley — 2020

Prime Minister of Barbados and one of the world’s leading voices on climate finance.

Carlos St. James — 2021

A pioneer of Latin America’s renewable energy industry, Carlos St. James co-founded Argentina’s Renewable Energy Chamber and served as its first president.

Diego Mesa — 2022

As Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Diego Mesa Puyo led market reforms that mobilized more than $3 billion in private investment and accelerated the country’s renewable energy rollout.