COMET-LA is leaded by Prof. Mª del Mar Delgado, from the University of Córdoba. She has participated in different research and education international projects funded by multilateral organisms and international organizations such as UNESCO, FAO, IADB, UNDP, World Bank, and have ample working experience in Latin America. Her research background has focused on development policies, sustainability and rural development. At present, she concentrates her effort in linking social and environmental perspectives in the analysis of  current problems and in connecting science and research to society.