Introduction
German Development Institute researcher on climate policy and non-state climate action worldwide, and Africa in particular. I hold a MA in International Relations, and I got a specific background in climate diplomacy, EU-Africa relations, and international aid and development policies. Before joining DIE I have been working for the International Center for Climate Governance, and I participated to an innovative policy-writing experience jointly organized by the African Union, and the European External Action Service (EEAS) of the European Union, in 2017. Since 2014 I am a city councilor in my hometown, Pontassieve (Italy). I am also a volunteer for the international ONE campaign against extreme poverty.
Expert
As a researcher, I have been writing extensively on climate policies and climate diplomacy, with a specific focus on Africa, and the European Union. In particular, I have been researching on the roles, functions, and main characteristics of non-state climate actors, also analyzing the political and exogenous conditions making a national context an enable environment for climate action.
As a city councilor, I gained robust experience in policy making and policy design, personally directing a dedicated staff and actively participating local and regional politics as one of the youngest public administrators of my country.
Fields of expertise: Environmental policy / climate change, Policy design and delivery, Social innovation / public sector innovation / policy innovation