HRI Lecture Series - "Become an evaluator of the Ranking Best Beaches"

"Become an evaluator of the Ranking Best Beaches"

ELAINE DE OLIVERIA, PH.D. & CAMILO BOTERO, PH.D.
INTERNATIONAL FORMATION CENTER IN BEACH MANAGEMENT AND CERTIFICATION

The presentation on the ranking of the best beaches aims to inform postgraduate students interested in gaining exceptional scientific and professional experience by becoming evaluators for the beach ranking. Initially, we will explain what the best beaches ranking is, why beach rankings are important, and their impact on the coastal tourism sector. The second part will outline the requirements to become a beach management evaluator, what the credibility index is, and the benefits for those who become beach evaluators for the 2025 ranking. These benefits include professional experience, international visibility, and the generation of academic and scientific products. At the end of the meeting, we will address any questions attendees may have about becoming an evaluator and starting this path, which includes a full scholarship for the mobile course on beach management evaluation (February 2025).

Elaine B. de Oliveira

Oceanographer with a strong background in coastal management and geosciences. She holds a degree in Oceanography from FURG (Federal University of Rio Grande), as well as two Master's degrees: one in Water and Coastal Management (WACOMA-ERASMUS) and another in Physical, Chemical, and Geological Oceanography (FURG). Dr. Oliveira furthered her expertise with a Doctorate in Geosciences from UFRGS (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul). Her research affiliations demonstrate a commitment to collaborative work, as she is a member of the Coastal Systems Research Group (GISISCO), part of the Proplayas network (Node E07 - GISISCO), a collaborator with the Marine and Environmental Research Center (CIMA) at the University of Algarve, and a member of both GAIGERCO-FURG and CECO-UFRGS.

Camilo M. Botero

Environmental and sanitary engineer with a strong background in water and coastal management. He earned his degree in Environmental and Sanitary Engineering from Universidad de La Salle (Colombia), and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies in Europe, obtaining a Master's degree in Port and Coastal Engineering from CEDEX (Spain) and a Master's degree in Water and Coastal Management from the University of Algarve (Portugal). He completed his academic training with a PhD in Water and Coastal Management from the University of Cádiz (Spain). His experience and knowledge have led him to be an active member of various organizations, including the Scientific Council of the Ranking Best Beaches and advisor to the Proplayas Network Council. He is also a Full Member of the Geographic Society of Colombia and a Lifetime Member of the Coastal Education and Research Foundation.