Emilio Barba

Emilio Barba is Professor of Ecology at the University of Valencia. He currently serves as Head of Initiatives for the Office of the Vice-Rector for Sustainability, Cooperation, and Healthy Living, and Co-director of the Valencian Agenda for Anti-Depopulation (AVANT) Chair. His research activities are conducted at the Cavanilles Institute of Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Valencia, where he leads the Terrestrial Vertebrate Ecology Research Group. His research focuses on behavioural ecology and bird population ecology, including the impacts of human activities and climate change on bird populations. Currently, he is leading a research project on the suitability of urban green infrastructure to promote biodiversity. Additionally, as Head of Initiatives for the Office of the Vice-Rector for Sustainability, he addresses issues related to carbon footprint reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainable mobility.