Sandra Sarahí Aguirre is C40’s Senior Manager, Government Partnerships & Programmes. She contributes to shaping and delivering C40’s evolving government fundraising strategy by fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and collaborating across C40’s teams to develop tailored, high-impact pitch decks and grant proposals.
With a degree in International Relations and a specialisation in International Cooperation for Development, Sandra brings over eight years of experience in international development. She most recently served as the City Adviser for Guadalajara in the C40 UCAP Climate Action Implementation (CAI) Programme, where she played a key role by supporting two high-impact actions: implementing Mexico’s first low-emission zone and establishing a roadmap for energy efficiency in public buildings in Guadalajara.
Before joining C40, Sandra was the Technical Manager of International Cooperation at the Institute for Planning and Development Management of the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara (Imeplan). A highlight of her career was coordinating the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara’s participation in COP26, where the team received a UNFCCC Climate Action Award for their unique governance model in developing the Climate Action Plan.