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Sílvia Calvó
Sílvia Calvó Armengol a l'assemblea de l'OSCE 2017 (cropped).jpg
Calvó in 2017
Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Sustainability
Assumed office
1 April 2015
Prime Minister Antoni Martí
Xavier Espot Zamora
Preceded by Francesc Camp i Torres
Personal details
Born (1969-10-15) October 15, 1969 (age 56)
Andorra la Vella, Andorra
Political party Democrats for Andorra
Alma mater University of Toulouse
University of Nice Sophia Antipolis
Occupation Environmental engineer and politician

Sílvia Calvó i Armengol was born on October 15, 1969. She is an important person in Andorra, working as an environmental engineer and a politician. Since April 1, 2015, she has been the Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Sustainability for Andorra. This means she helps make decisions about protecting nature, farming, and making sure Andorra uses its resources wisely.

Sílvia Calvó's Early Life and Education

Sílvia Calvó grew up in Andorra la Vella, which is the capital city of Andorra. She studied hard to become an expert in the environment.

Learning About the Environment

In 1993, Sílvia finished her studies in Environmental Technology Engineering. She learned this at the School of Environmental Engineers in Chambéry. This training helped her understand how to solve problems related to the environment.

Studying Management and Business

Later, in 1997, she earned another degree in management from the University of Toulouse. This taught her how to organize and lead projects. In 2008, she continued her education. She completed a master's degree in Business Administration at the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis. This helped her learn even more about running organizations.

Her Career in Public Service

Sílvia Calvó has spent her entire working life helping the Government of Andorra. She has focused on environmental issues.

Working in the Environment Department

She has worked in the Environment Department of the Andorran government for many years. From 2002 to 2005, and again from 2007 to 2009, she was the director of this department. This means she was in charge of many important environmental projects.

Becoming a Politician

Sílvia Calvó joined a political group called Democrats for Andorra (DA). This group was formed before the 2011 elections. In those elections, she was chosen to be a deputy in the General Council of Andorra. The General Council is like Andorra's parliament, where laws are made.

Her Role in Parliament

As a member of parliament, Sílvia had several important jobs. She was the president of the Economic Legislative Commission. This group worked on laws related to money and business. She was also the vice-president of the Health and Environment Commission. This group focused on laws about health and protecting nature.

Representing Andorra Abroad

Sílvia Calvó also helped represent Andorra in other countries. She was a substitute member of the Andorran team at the Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). She was also part of the Andorran group in the Assembly of the International Organization of la Francophonie. These roles helped Andorra work with other nations.

Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Sustainability

Since 2015, Sílvia Calvó has held a very important position in the Andorran government.

Appointment as Minister

The Head of Government at the time, Antoni Martí, chose her to be the Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Sustainability. She started this role on April 1, 2015. This job involves making big decisions about Andorra's natural resources.

Continuing Her Work

She was reappointed to her position by the new prime minister, Xavier Espot, on May 20, 2019. This shows that her work is valued. As minister, she continues to lead efforts to protect Andorra's beautiful environment, support its farmers, and ensure a sustainable future for everyone.

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