To change transport towards a sustainable pathway we work with an international team of experts in around 30 countries. We support decision-makers in the Global South to facilitate climate action in transport through training and consulting services, as well as by connecting stakeholders. We are glad that several funders support our work; including, amongst others, the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) in close cooperation with the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV).
Programme Director Transport and Climate Change
based in Bonn, Germany
I am currently heading GIZ‘s global projects on transport and climate change TraCS and TRANSfer – both funded by the German Ministry for the Environment. From 2011 to 2015, I have lived in Beijing and headed various sustainable transport projects in China. Interested in a broad range of topics (e.g. urban mobility, freight and logistics, green hydrogen (PtX), electromobility), my passion is to understand and reduce transport emissions. Before joining GIZ in 2009, I researched sustainable mobility at the German think tank Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy.
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Junior Advisor in Urban Mobility
Based in Asunción, Paraguay
I have joined GIZ Paraguay in 2017, since then I have worked in the administrative field until 2020 in which I have begun to cover more technical topics. It was then that I joined the Urban Mobility team of the Euroclima + Project in June 2020 to give support from Paraguay to the other Colleagues in their respective countries. I am currently finishing my degree in Architecture.
I’m glad I had the chance to join the Team, a very good group of people! I hope to be able to learn and at the same time contribute to the Project together with my colleagues.
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Junior Advisor
Based in Eschborn, Germany
I have recently joined the Euroclima+ team as a junior advisor to support the Urban Mobility Component. Before joining GIZ I gained experience in private and public organizations in the field of international cooperation and worked on topics of renewable energy and sustainable trade. Besides, my academic background is in political and development economics. I hold a bachelor’s degree from the University of Heidelberg and a master’s degree from the University of Göttingen.
As a Peruvian, I am very excited to work with the Euroclima+ team by supporting the implementation of transport mitigation actions in the Latin American region. I am looking forward to working for a sustainable transport system!
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Technical Advisor
Based in Santiago, Chile
I am an Architect from the Universidad de Valparaíso and hold a Master’s degree in International Relations from the Richmond International University of London. I worked twelve years in Chile in the public sector, at the Municipality of Coquimbo on public infrastructure design, at the Ministry of Education for the implementation of public policies and at the Ministry of Construction as Project Manager of an urban regenaration project. My international experiences comprises an urban development project in Kunming, China and project management in London.
I started working for the GIZ in 2016 as national advisor for the global project Cities Fit for Climate Change and I am currently working as technical advisor for the EUROCLIMA+ Urban Mobility Component supporting the development of a National Urban Mobility Programme (NUMP) in Chile and a National E-mobility Strategy in Uruguay.
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Global Expertise Intern
Based in Bonn, Germany
I am pleased to join the GIZ team as a spatial planning intern. I will be supporting the Global Expertise Circle in several Changing Transport projects.
Before joining GIZ, I studied spatial planning at TU Dortmund University with a focus on transport and mobility. Through projects and work, I developed my interest in mobility as a human right in the context of a livable city.
How transport can be made more sustainable and integrated has always interested me during my studies and in my private life. Therefore, I am highly motivated to join the team and support concrete projects that contribute to the zero emissions goal.
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Advisor
Based in Metro Manila, Philippines
My love for transport is fuelled by a frustration with the systemic inefficiencies in the Philippines and a stubborn belief that improvements are possible. I joined TRANSfer in November 2017, after four years with the Philippines’ Department of Transportation (2012-2016) and after pursuing a master’s degree from the University of Leeds (2016-2017). My interests in transport centre on sustainability, policy, and the role of technology in driving positive change.
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Junior Technical Expert
Based in New Delhi, India
I started my journey with GIZ since August 2021, as a Junior Technical Expert for the NDC-TIA project under the Indo-German Energy Programme (IGEN). I will be supporting the team in executing various facets related to the Electric Vehicle domain, conceptualization and execution of new activities and coordinating with project partners for NDC-TIA India component project.
Before being a part of GIZ, I worked as an Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering Department at Raisoni group of Institution Pune for a period of two years. I extended my supporting hand to them in various academic and research oriented programs.
I completed my Masters with specialization in Power Systems from SVNIT, Surat and my Under Graduation was in ‘Electrical and Electronics’ from Cochin University of Science & Technology. I am excited to be a part of sustainable project and look forward to put my earnest contributions towards it.
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Senior Advisor
Based in Bogotá, Colombia
I joined TRANSfer in March 2019 and I am working in the development of electric buses in Colombia’s transport systems. After working several years with the Colombian climate change policy advising teams as one of the developers of the greenhouse gas mitigation guidelines for Colombia’s energy and industry sector, I have come to the conclusion that improving transport through alternatives like cycling or the massification of electric vehicles for public transportation could not only improve the way we use energy and its impacts. It also has a huge impact on the way people live and relate with their environment. I want to be part of this transformation.
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Junior Program Officer
Based in Hanoi, Vietnam
I recently joined the NDC-TIA team in Vietnam as a Junior Program Officer. My main tasks will be involving developing an MRV system for transport as well as developing e-mobility in Vietnam. Prior to this job, I was a researcher for more than 4 years for MDRI where I conduct researches in various fields. I hope to contribute my experience and skills to support GIZ’s projects as well as develop myself more in the field of green transport.
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Director International PtX Hub, Shipping Activities
Based in Berlin, Germany
I am heading the International PtX Hub, an institution that has the objective to defossilise hard-to-electrify transport modes like shipping and aviation by means of power-based fuels. We support our 14 partner countries in the development of sustainable PtX markets, that will benefit the climate as well as local economies. Before taking on my role within the PtX Hub, I headed the GIZ transport projects in Thailand. I hold a BSc and MSc degree in environmental engineering / management and have been working in R&D and consulting within the transport and energy field for the last 15 years now. Former employers include Ecofys Navigant, Fraunhofer IAO and Toyota Motor Corporation.
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Project Director
Based in Bangkok, Thailand
According to Marchetti’s constant the travel time budget is one of the most stable mobility parameters globally and over time and is around one to one and a half hours / day. However, what has not stayed unchanging over the last centuries, but has deteriorated leading to alarming sustainability and climate concerns is the environmental and carbon footprint of individual mobility as well as goods transport, worldwide. The challenge is on!
Since November 2020 I joined the sustainable transport team in Bangkok leading the TRANSfer country component Thailand as well as the SMMR ASEAN project. From 2016 to 2020, I was working for the Sino-German Cooperation on Low Carbon Transport, closely advising the German Environmental Ministry (BMU). Prior to GIZ, I worked at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) Berlin and the German Energy Agency (dena), doing research, assessment and consultancy in the fields of travel demand and behavior modelling, energy use and transformation, as well as emission reduction and efficiency improvement. With a doctorate degree from the Technical University (TU) Berlin on “Integration of passenger (road) travel into a computable general equilibrium model for Germany” I’m passionate about the macro and micro level interactions of economic and environmental systems, individual behavior and policy design.
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Intern Communications and Event Management
based in Bonn, Germany
I am happy to join the GIZ team as communications and event management intern. In the next months I will support the communication and strategy of the different projects of Changing Transport. Additionally, I will support the organization of the Transport Climate Change Week 2023.
Before joining GIZ, I did the Master program in Politics and Public Administration at the University in Konstanz, specializing on Management and Climate Policy. Before that I studied for one year at the University of Uppsala in Sweden and could additionally deepen my interests on an international level.
Sustainability and climate policy has always been of great interest to me, both in my private life and in my studies. Therefore, I am very happy about the opportunity to support sustainable projects, that have a positive impact on the world.
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Intern in Low Carbon Sea Transport Project
Based in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Before working with the LCST Project, I was working as a local newspaper reporter and grew an interest in working the media. I enjoyed photography and working with different people from various organizations. It was through this job that I found out about the LCST Project.
Additionally, I worked with a non-governmental organization called Jo-Jikum that focuses on youth advocacy on topics such as nuclear legacy, healthy lifestyles, and the most obvious, climate change. It was through Jo Jikum that I developed a deeper understanding of climate change and a desire to have a job that helps against climate change.
I have lived in the RMI since I was a child and I have seen the effects of climate change numerous times. I am excited to be part of the LCST Project team because it allows me to advocate and fight for my home.
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Advisor – sustainable mobility
Based in Rabat, Morocco
Currently working as advisor on sustainable mobility in Morocco, I am a mobility enthusiast focused on the promotion of low carbon development and using innovative transport and mobility concepts to make cities greener, more inclusive, and more sustainable. I have gained experience in sustainable mobility particularly through project management and research support in topics of urban mobility planning, active mobility, and freight and logistics while working in the Sino-German Cooperation on Low Carbon Transport (CLCT) in Beijing. My academic background is in international relations and Chinese studies with a focus on global development cooperation.
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PR & Communications Officer
Based in Hanoi, Viet Nam
I joined the NDC-TIA Viet Nam team in April 2022 as a Public Relations & Communications Officer. I’m responsible for communication and PR works for the project, as well as ensuring effective communication between the project and Government/Development partners, and the journalist network. Before joining GIZ, I worked as a Communications and Partnership Associate at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), in charge of GGGI’s external communications and media relations strategies in Viet Nam. I aspire to contribute my expertise to make real change for the immediate actions to tackle the climate crisis. I hold a master’s degree in Communications, Media Practice, and Public Relations from Swansea University, United Kingdom, and a bachelor’s degree in International Business from IPU New Zealand.
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Junior Advisor
Based in Bonn, Germany
As a human geographer with a focus on sustainability, I am concerned about people in all regions and their future life on this planet. After an insight into the automotive industry, the urgent need for action regarding transport and climate protection became clear to me. On the one hand, about achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement, and on the other hand, since mobility connects people and enables social participation.
I therefore support the Changing Transport team to raise awareness of problems and barriers in the sector as well as progress in projects in numerous countries through good communication. The GIZ Transport Team has global influence and the potential to make transport more sustainable for the future. Thus, I am very glad to be part of the team since 2021.
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Intern
Based in Bonn, Germany
I have an academic background in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Namibia and a Master’s degree in Transformation of Urban Landscapes from Ruhr Universität Bochum, Germany.
Born and raised in Namibia, a dry African country where the transport and urban planning system is poor and needs major improvements. I became passionate about sustainable forms of transport towards creating greener, safer and less polluted cities across Africa. As mobility is essential to sustainable development in a world that is changing quickly, I am thrilled to be part of the transport team.
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Project Officer
Based in Nairobi, Kenya
I love working on Transport. The sector, particularly in Kenya, is at a crossroads. It faces immense challenges and provides immense possibilities for overall transformations. My work in the Advancing Transport Climate Strategies project expands upon these opportunities. I have an academic and professional background in climate change and experience working within Kenya’s Ministry of Environment.
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Professional
Based in Hanoi, Viet Nam
I am working as administrative officer for the NDC TIA Vietnam component. Thanks to the chance of working here I am aware of the importance of clean transportation to our life. It is my believe that my integration to the operation of the project will have some certain contribution to the success of this program and also to Vietnam’s society.
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Junior Advisor
Based in Bangkok, Thailand
My interest in urban issues started when I was a child. I was born and raised in Bangkok – Thailand’s capital known for being one of the most congested cities in the world. In my memories, I was spending four to five hours being stuck and struggling on the road every day. Ever since, to extricate Bangkok from this notorious traffic problem and make it a better livable place has been my dream and passion. That was the reason why I decided to study urban and infrastructure planning at Thammasat University and AIT in Bangkok and select transportation as my main topic. In 2017, I was fortunate to be an intern for the Transportation and Climate Change and TRANSfer projects of GIZ Thailand. Before starting as a junior advisor with the TRANSfer project in July 2020, I worked on developing and promoting a crowdsourcing real-world fuel consumption data platform for Thailand called Moverity in a joint project with Toyota.
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Team Leader – E-mobility, Indo German Energy Programme
Based in New Delhi, India
I am currently heading the E-mobility related activities under Indo German Energy Programme and coordinating the India component of the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia project. Previously I have served the Green Energy Corridors project of GIZ as a senior technical advisor. After joining GIZ in 2011, I led the Solar Mapping and Monitoring project, funded by the International Climate Initiative of BMU, where world’s largest solar radiation measurement network was established. Before joining GIZ, I did research at the Cyprus Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus; Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology, Kassel, Germany; and The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi, India.
I am interested in a broad spectrum of topics related to energy-environment-sustainable development nexus. My particular focus is on renewable energy, energy transition, sector coupling, smart grid, integration of EV charging infrastructure as well as distributed energy resources into the electrical network, and energy modelling.
I hold a PhD in electrical engineering from University of Kassel, a Master in renewable energy from University of Oldenburg and an MBA in energy management from University of Calcutta. I am excited to work together in clean transportation and contribute towards sustainable development.
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Project Advisor Low Carbon Sea Transport
Based in Majuro, Marshall Islands
Growing up in the harbor city of Hamburg in Germany, I am exposed to shipping from an early age. In my role as project advisor in the “Transitioning to Low Carbon Sea Transport” project based in the Marshall Islands I am responsible for policy activities within the project that supports the Marshall Islands in delivering its Nationally Determined Contributions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which includes a specific section on sea transportation. We use baseline data on GHG emissions and energy efficiency of domestic ships, including the development and pilot-testing of low-carbon propulsion technologies in cooperation with partners, together with education and training of ship crew and researchers, as well as the use of modern energy-efficient sailing technologies.
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Technical and Policy advisor.
Based in Nairobi, Kenia.
I am currently a Technical and Policy advisor under the Energy, Transport and Climate Change cluster in Nairobi Kenya involved in ‘IMPROVE’- Introducing Measures, Pathways & Roadmaps for Optimizing Vehicle Efficiency & Electrification and ‘Promoting Emobility in Kenya’ projects.
I bring 8+ years of experience in the energy sector landscape in Kenya with prior experience from Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority and Davis & Shirtliff Company. I am experienced in planning, design and implementation of energy access projects as well as in regulation of renewable energy, electricity, petroleum and gas sub sectors.
I am interested in energy and sustainability related topics. Energy and sustainability are closely linked to sustainable transport because transportation is a major consumer of energy and a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable transport aims to reduce the environmental impact of transportation by promoting energy-efficient and low-emission modes of transport, such as walking, cycling, public transit, and electric vehicles.
My academic background is in Chemical and Process Engineering from Moi University and Master of Business Administration with a major in Strategic Management from United States International University.
I am excited about joining the transport team to explore new possibilities.
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Technical Advisor
Based in Santiago, Chile
My academic background is in Industrial Civil Engineering, complemented by an MSc in Transport Economics from the Catholic University of Chile and an MPA from the London School of Economics. After working in a consulting firm and a government agency in transport planning and economic regulation, I joined the Chilean Ministry of Transport first as a minister advisor and later as a Chief Financial and Regulation Officer of Transantiago. During this period, I prepared public transport subsidies and metropolitan transport governance bills, assisted the minister during the legislative process, and renegotiated transport operator contracts. Later, I advised companies and international organizations about the economic appraisal of electric bus projects, public transport reforms, and sustainable mobility planning in Latin American and Asian countries.
Since 2011 I have taught Transport Policy at the Catholic University of Chile. Since July 2022, I have been part of the GIZ as a technical advisor in Euroclima+ and Moving Chile projects. I am enthusiastic about working in international cooperation and contributing to making sustainable mobility projects a reality in different countries.
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Junior Specialist Communications
Based in Bonn, Germany
Julia is a Communications Specialist with a degree in Political Science. She has a passion for all things communication, climate justice, and gender equity. All three of these topics align in her work at TUMI, where her main task is supporting Women Mobilize Women, communicating on their global activities, and advocating for feminist transport policy. Before joining TUMI in July of 2022, she worked with other GIZ transport projects, gaining experience in event management and capacity development.
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Technical Advisor
Based in Distrito Federal, Brazil
I am architect and urbanist, specialist in Urban Economy and Public Management. Throughout my professional career, I have worked directly in the development of studies, plans and projects of sustainable urban mobility. During this process I acquired the conviction that the sustainable urban mobility is a powerful instrument for social transformation and for combating the climate crisis.
I have joined GIZ in 2021 to support and conduce the implementation of the Action Accelerating Sustainable Urban Mobility in Brazilian Cities, EUROCLIMA+. Keeping in mind that the objective of that project is to expand the accessibility of sustainable mobility projects to green and climate funds and financing lines.
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Policy Advisor
Based in Bonn, Germany
Coming from the climate sector and international climate negotiations, it is a great opportunity for me to jump into the transport sector and interlink the two areas closer and closer together. I joined the NDC TIA and TraCs projects by 01 July 2021, and could bring in my experience regarding Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) for NDCs. My work experience showed me the importance for tangible NDC implementation, and that the sectors are the backbone for achieving the Paris Agreement goals. Before joining the team based in Germany, I worked for the Thai-German Climate Programme in Thailand since 2018 and before I was seconded in the German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMU) in Berlin, Germany.
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Finance Manager
Based in Bejing, China
I joined the GIZ China Office in 2003 and have been working in GIZ China for more than 17 years in the field of administration and finance. I also became team leader of finance in GIZ Office China. Since 2020 I am working as finance manager for cluster sustainable transition and supports the GIZ NDC-TIA china team for all financial issues.
Finance Manager
Based in Eschborn, Germany
Since 2007 I had worked in the administrative and financial area for a number of projects and programs within the GIZ Program “Management of Nature Resources” in Vietnam. The time working for such environmental projects and programs gave me motivation and inspiration to continue working for initiatives, which contributes to environmental protection efforts. Hence I started to be a part of the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia as Finance Manager in March 2020 and very happy to contribute my parts in administratively and financially smoothening the implementation of transport emission reduction measures.
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Project Component Lead
Based in Hanoi, Vietnam
Joining the NDC-TIA project in 2019 as Viet Nam Component Lead, I am currently supporting the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport in strengthening the policy framework to promote low carbon development and GHG emission reduction in the transport sector, contributing to implement NDC of Viet Nam. At the same time, I am also a Project Officer for the VN- SIPA project where I am responsible for the transport and climate finance component. Prior to this, I worked as a Project Officer for the TraCS project where I supported the government in developing an GHG emission inventory and mitigation actions in the transport sector as a basic principle for climate change policies issue. As an expert in the energy and transport sector, I am passionate about designing transport and climate change strategies which are practical and applicable, to help preserve the environment for many generations to come.
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Communications Advisor,
Based in Santiago, Chile
I have always been interested in getting involved in projects that have an impact on people’s quality of life. That’s why, since 2019 I joined the Moving Chile project, where I support in communications and organization of activities.
I have a Master’s degree in Strategic Communication from the Diego Portales University in Chile, and I have previously worked in cultural and educational institutions.
I really like being part of a team that cares about improving mobility and the impact of our actions on our planet!
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Finance Manager
Based in Bonn, Germany
Manjola is currently supporting the PtX Hub and TraCS project teams in all financial and administrative matters. Working for GIZ since 2010 she held different positions in global and regional projects in the environmental sector. Before rejoining GIZ in 2018 Manjola worked for the finance unit of UNFCCC in Bonn.
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Transport Advisor
Based in Brussels, Belgium and Eschborn, Germany
I am supporting the MobiliseYourCity Partnership Team since June 2020. Before joining the team I worked in a German consultancy that focused on electric mobility. I hold a bachelor’s degree in political science from the Freie Universität Berlin and I am currently doing my master’s in Governance and Public Policy. As a Colombian, I am aware of the challenges that developing countries face in transportation. All the more reason for working in such a meaningful project!
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Junior Specialist
Based in Bonn, Germany
The climate protection/mitigation and the adaption to climate change are one of the biggest challenges of this time, the success of which also has a strong influence on the achievement of the other sustainable development goals of the Agenda 2030. As the third largest sector in terms of GHG emissions, transport is a crucial sector to address when it comes to tackle this challenge.
With a background in Political, Social and Cultural Sciences and a focus on Intercultural Communication, I am especially interested in sustainable transportation as a connective element with a huge potential to really make a difference. I am very happy to have joined the team in April 2023 since I am convinced that a future with sustainable global mobility systems paves the way towards a livable future.
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Technical Advisor
Based in Hanoi, Vietnam
As a cyclist and urban planner, I am a passionate advocate for sustainable mobility. Currently, I am a technical advisor at the NDC TIA’s Vietnam component on reducing transport emission and streamlining electric vehicles. In the past, I worked for GIZ transport projects in Cambodia, China and Germany on metropolitan governance of public transport and innovative mobility solutions with start-ups. Before, I was with the European city network, Polis, a think tank for European policy-making on sustainable urban transport.
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Lead Advisor on Sustainable Urban Mobility
Based in Mexico City, Mexico
I am coordinating the mobility component of the project Cities & Climate Change (CiClim) at GIZ Mexico, where we work with five cities and the federal level. From 2013-2017, I engaged as part of the transport & mobility team at GIZ headquarters in Germany. Before that, I had the chance to accompany the development of the first cycling paths in the city of Lviv (Ukraine) and to investigate the financial, regulatory and practical challenges of urban public transport in Ukrainian cities.
As graduated transport economist of the Technical University of Dresden, I consider wrong price signals in the transport sector an essential barrier for the development of high-quality transport infrastructure and services. We only will tackle climate change if we get the prices right!
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Coordinator Urban Mobility
Based in Eschborn, Germany
Joining the GIZ TRANSfer team in 2017, I am responsible for the implementation of the urban mobility component of the Euroclima+ project, which supports climate change mitigation in Latin America. I joined GIZ in 2009 as a transport advisor for several transport projects worldwide. From 2014 to 2017 I worked in the GIZ transport project in Namibia and was responsible for Logistics Hub Implementation and Academic Education in Civil Engineering. I hold a degree in Civil Engineering (Dipl.-Ing.) and Management Engineering (Dipl. Wirt.-Ing.).
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Junior Program Officer
Based in Hanoi, Vietnam
I started working for the NDC-TIA Project as a Junior Program Officer in September 2022. My main responsibilities are to assist other members in the monitoring and evaluation of the project’s activities, prepare reports and presentation material, as well as support to implement training workshops. Before joining GIZ, I completed a master’s degree in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management at the University of Copenhagen and the University of Göttingen. I also earned a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Viet Nam National University. I hope that I can contribute my expertise to the national sustainable development and create a positive impact on climate change in Viet Nam.
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Advisor on Transport and Climate Change
Based in Bogotá, Colombia
A sustainable transformation of the transport sector offers great possibilities – it can bring about social justice, improve citizens’ life quality considerably and help protect the climate. That is why I am excited to work in the projects IMPROVE and ProMOVIS. In the IMPROVE project, I support the Colombian Ministry of Energy in developing regulatory instruments to mitigate emissions from new vehicles. In the ProMOVIS project, I support efforts to make transport systems in Colombia more sustainable. Before joining GIZ, I gained experience in climate and energy policy in the Netherlands, Mexico and Germany.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and graduated from Maastricht University with a Master’s in Sustainability Science and Policy. I’m really glad to be able to contribute to the pressing global reduction of GHG emissions and I’m pleased to contribute to improving the transportation system – a sector that affects the quality of life for all of us every day.
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Junior Technical Advisor
Based in Bangkok, Thailand
The clock is ticking; the world is moving fast. As society continues to thrive for economic growth, we have been trying to achieve energy security at all costs and then slowly realized that we have sacrificed our environment and have been living with the term “Climate Change” dating back to the 1950s.
Since I was a child, I’ve believed that renewable energy is not only the answer to energy security, but also the key to a perennial world for the younger generations. With this belief, I pursued my degree in electrical power engineering, focusing on renewable energy and energy storage. Along my journey, I realized that sustainable development does not end only in power generation by renewables but also comprehends the optimized utilization of renewables in every sector, including the transportation sector.
For that reason, I started to look more into electric mobility and green hydrogen applications in transportation. Now I’m working with the transportation team of GIZ Thailand, hoping to play a small part in a global climate mitigation action for a better world where our offspring can live a long life with good quality.
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Technical advisor TRANSfer Project
Based in Bangkok, Thailand
Having a background in economics and sustainable development, I’m interested in all sort of environmental issues and started my career on the topics of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Since I began working with GIZ in 2017, I was able to gain experience on the promotion of natural refrigerants in Thailand’s air conditioning and refrigeration. However, I’ve realized that energy and transportation are becoming more and more interlinked and are in need for a sector integration. This is why it is especially inspiring for me to now work on the transportation sector to enhance the quality of our life and environment.
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Technical Advisor,
Based in Bangkok, Thailand
I joined GIZ in 2012 and since then I have been working on the development of sustainable transport policies in the ASEAN region with a focus on Thailand and Vietnam. I recently supported the Thai Government in the design of the Transport NAMA “People Centred Urban Mobility in Thailand”. My main areas of interest and expertise are MRV and urban transport policy. I hold a Master degree in Polymer Science from Chulalongkorn University.
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Junior Advisor
Based in Berlin, Germany
After first joining the GIZ Transport Team in August 2021, I am now a junior advisor for transport and climate change at the TraCS project and support the Sino-German Cooperation on Low Carbon Transport with regards to the implementation of active mobility activities and project communication.
I believe in a future of mobility that puts people’s needs first, in a manner that is sustainable for the climate and societies. Thus, I am excited to work for GIZ Transport and contribute to the implementation of climate mitigation action in the transport sector.
With a background in Political Sciences and Latin American Studies, my interest in sustainability governance was strengthened in study projects on multimodal urban mobility and energy transitions. Having lived in Germany, Mexico, Argentina and the Netherlands, I experienced the social impact of different transport regimes. I am convinced of fostering livable cities as spaces of exchange and social participation, in which climate change is mitigated and contamination is reduced.
Therefore, I am thrilled to be a part of the GIZ Transport Team and to work on making mobility more sustainable in every dimension.
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Project Director
Based in Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands
Due to my background of Marine Operational Engineering and several years of expertise in international merchant shipping, I call Majuro as capital of the Republic of the Marshall Islands my home since two years. The project that I’m involved in as Project Director, Transitioning to Low Carbon Sea Transport, can be considered as a pilot program for the entire Pacific region where sea transportation is essential. Developing, constructing and assessing low emission sea transport options or both shipping within Atolls as well as open ocean shipping are next to maritime policy advice for the RMI government the major components of the 6-year program. The Marshall Islands as one of four Atoll nations all over the world offer unique insights in traditional navigation practices and I am grateful being involved in this work.
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Junior Technical Expert
Based in New Delhi, India
My journey in GIZ began from October 2020 as a part of the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) project in New Delhi. Presently, I am working on low carbon transport, specifically on electric mobility related activities in India. Simultaneously, I am supporting activities under the regional and global component of this project.
Prior to GIZ, I have worked as an Associate Consultant with Ernst and Young LLP under the Power and Utilities vertical for close to two years. As a part of their E-mobility team, I have supported key national and international projects.
I hold a Master’s degree in Renewable Energy Engineering and Management from TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi. With sustainable development and renewable energy as my core interests, I am elated to work on transition towards clean transportation and make a difference to the society.
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Advisor – sustainable mobility and urban development
Based in Agadir, Morocco
I am an architect and city planner with a specialization in sustainable mobility. I have always been passionate about cities and the role mobility plays as a lever for socio-economic and spatial development.
During my career, I have participated and led planning projects that regarded transport as a secondary process to city planning, which led to disparity and inaccessibility. Thus, I acquired a Macro and Micro vision of urban planning and mobility, which focuses not only on the technical side of things, but more importantly on the socio-economic side of communities and on issues of inclusion and public health.
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Project Director
Based in Agadir, Morocco
I am currently serving as the sustainable mobility team leader at GIZ in Morocco, where we support our partners in their ambitions to make transport and mobility more sustainable, inclusive, and climate-friendly. Before joining GIZ Morocco in January 2023, I was serving at GIZ in China, heading the Sino-German Cooperation on Low Carbon Transport (CLCT) project and coordinating the China activities of the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) project. As a trained urban planner and designer, I am passionate about how cities shape society and the other way around. Before joining GIZ in 2017, I worked for American Aecom and German ISA and AS+P, where I was involved in projects in the fields of strategic and master planning, new town and urban redevelopment, and urban renewal in China, Germany, and the Middle East. I hold a Master of Science degree in urban and regional planning from the Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU).
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Coordinator
Based in Brussels, Belgium
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Junior Technical Expert
Based in India
I am currently working on sustainable and low emission transport, with a major focus on electric mobility. Since January 2020 I am part of the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA), supporting activities in India and as well as working in the regional/global component.
Before joining GIZ, I worked as a consultant at KPMG- Climate change and sustainability services in India, having mostly worked on renewable energy, sustainable development goals and social impact evaluations, climate finance, Social Return on Investment, independent assurances in sustainability.
An electronics engineer with a Master’s degree in renewable energy engineering and management, I am passionate to work for sustainability, environment and social causes and excited to contribute in this new role.
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Aviation Expert,
based in Berlin, Germany
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Aviation Book & Claim Expert,
based in Brussels, Belgium
We are entering the decisive decade to mitigate the harshest effects of climate change and – so my conviction – we will only be able to manage if hydrogen and PtX from renewable energy sources play an important role. I am leading the Brussels Team of the International PtX Hub, follow policies and regulations of the European Union closely and their implications for developing and emerging countries. I am concerned with building a global system that allows for frictionless trade in renewable hydrogen and derivatives, with a particular focus on setting up a book & claim system for sustainable aviation fuels.
Before joining the International PtX Hub, I supported the European Union’s climate diplomacy efforts with G20 countries.
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Shipping Expert,
based in Bonn, Germany
I joined the International PtX Hub Berlin in May 2022, focusing on the cooperation with our partner countries Egypt and Kenia as well as advising the International PtX Hub on Power-to-X in the shipping sector. I have worked in different positions in GIZ on international energy and climate topics, gained in-country experience in various countries worldwide and was senior advisor to the Managing Director at GIZ.
Sustainability is an integral part of my professional and private life, contributing to the big picture with small steps. Currently, I am completing a part-time MBA in Sustainability Management at the Centre for Sustainability Management at Leuphana University in Lüneburg.
I studied European Studies with a focus on International Studies at Maastricht University in the Netherlands and the University of Oslo in Norway, and have since lived and worked in Uganda and Georgia.
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Technical Advisor NDC TIA
Based in Bonn, Germany
Sustainable transport is an exciting topic as it unites tackling global climate change with the implementation of innovative technologies in the areas of electric, smart and shared mobility. Currently, I am supporting the transition to sustainable mobility as a technical advisor to the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia. On behalf of GIZ I support the regional as well as the country components of NDC-TIA on topics surrounding electric mobility, such as electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and energy system integration. In the past, I have worked in the European utility industry on projects in renewable energy, energy markets and electric mobility infrastructure. I am based in Bonn, Germany.
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Technical Expert – E-Mobility
based in New Dehli, India
I work as a Technical Expert for electric mobility under the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) project in New Delhi. Under this project, I will be supporting the team in enabling electric vehicle adoption in India by facilitating the development of a robust electric mobility ecosystem and smart charging network across the country.
I hold a MBA in Power Management from National Power Training Institute (NPTI) and a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineer from Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, Delhi. With sustainable development, renewable energy and digital transformations as my core interests, I am elated to work on transition towards clean transportation and make a difference to the society.
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Professional
Based in Hanoi, Viet Nam
Global and natural problems need the contribution of all people. There is no doubt that all people are ready to make effective contributions if they are aware of the problems.
Working with GIZ and helping to raise people’s awareness of responsible lifestyles and doing their part to preserve the planet for our many future generations is great for me.
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Junior Technical Expert
Based in New Delhi, India
I work for the NDC-TIA’s India component project as a Junior Technical Expert. As part of the project, I support the team in conducting various research activities in EV and charging infrastructure related areas such as EV grid integration, Smart charging strategies and Renewable Energy based charging infrastructure.
Prior to joining GIZ, I worked as a Research Assistant at the Centre of Advanced Research in Electrified Transportation in AMU. I hold a Master’s degree in Energy science and Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
I am excited to be a part of the project that will help facilitate the mitigation of transport emissions.
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Director of the International PtX Hub, Aviation Activities
Based in Berlin, Germany
Torsten Schwab is Head of the “International PtX Hub”. The last years he managed the IKI-project “Climate Neutral Alternative Fuels” in Brazil – BMU’s first PtX project within the PtX Action Program. He has been with GIZ since 2004, promoting the use of renewable energies, first in rural electrification, then in energy planning for specific technologies (solar, wind, bioX), and lately renewables as a source for clean aviation fuels. He holds MSc degrees in both Engineering Cybernetics and WASTE („Water, Air, and Solid Waste Treatment Engineering“), both from the University of Stuttgart.
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Project Officer
Based in Hanoi, Vietnam
Since February 2020, I am working as a Project Officer for the project “NDC Transport Initiative for Asia” and is based in Hanoi, Vietnam. From 2014 – 2018, I have worked as a National Coordinator for a GIZ’s regional project in ASEAN region, supporting the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport in developing strategies and action plans for more sustainable transport. Before joining GIZ, I have more than 10 years’ experience working as an urban transport planner at an institute under the Vietnamese Ministry of Construction. My interest lies in the intersection between transport and climate change as well as examining the associations between policies and practices in the transport sector.
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Project Director
Based in Bonn, Germany
Currently, I am heading the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia, supporting our partner countries in NDC implementation in the transport sector. I enjoy coordinating our cooperation with all implementing partners in the initiative and promoting a regional discourse on shifting the paradigm towards full decarbonisation of the transport sector. I am also interested in adaptation and resilience of transport systems, providing sustainable mobility for all!
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I am a transport specialist and researcher dedicated to developing innovative solutions that address the complex challenges facing transportation systems in Africa. At the forefront of my work is a commitment to sustainability and social equity, recognizing that the transport sector plays a critical role in shaping our world’s future. In my current role, I support a GIZ’s flagship project aiming at building a strong and self-sustaining network for transforming transport in Africa, where I collaborate with various stakeholders to design and implement impactful interventions.
With years of experience in the sector, including time spent as a junior advisor at the World Bank, UN-Habitat and SLOCAT Partnership, I bring a unique perspective and deep understanding of the transportation landscape in Africa. I hold a master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Padua, Italy and currently pursuing a PhD in Infrastructures and Transport at the Pan African University in Nairobi, Kenya. I’m proud to be driving sustainable change across Africa and contributing to the global fight against climate change.
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Specialist Communications
Based in Bonn, Germany
Since 2021 I am part of the Changing Transport Team and responsible for communications, public relations as well as event management for Transport and Climate Change Week.
I studied International Relations in Münster and Amsterdam and I am holding a Master’s degree in International Development Studies from the University of Vienna. Before joining GIZ I worked in the field of environmental protection and international marketing.
Growing up in the green city of Freiburg, South-Germany, sustainable mobility and living has become part of my DNA. As a cycling enthusiast and urban explorer I therefore care a lot about shifting the paradigm to zero emission transport. I am very happy to be part of a team that is actively working on enhancing climate ambition in transport globally.
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Since 2017 I am part of GIZ’s sustainable mobility team. I am coordinating the implementation of sustainable mobility projects in 3 Latin American countries and Morocco and contributing to developing new capacity building formats. I am a convinced advocate of the Avoid-Shift-Improve framework to improve our transport systems. Besides transport, I am passionate about a range of other environmental and social topics, especially zero waste approaches and bottom-up climate justice movements.
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As an urban geographer and a passionate cyclist, I have always been interested in transport and mobility. I am driven by a vision of sustainable mobility that enhances both the quality of human life and of the natural environment.
Having lived in different cities around the world, I highly value international exchange and cooperation. I am convinced that global challenges require cooperative solutions. I am thus glad to support the TraCS project team in aligning transport and climate action plans in emerging economies and developing countries.
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Since March 2020 I am part of the GIZ Changing Transport Team. My current job is to support National Urban Mobility Policies in Latin American countries as well as to develop and implement several Pilot Initiatives together with our partners in the scope of Moving Chile, the TUMIVolt and EUROCLIMA Programmes.
My academic background is Environmental Engineering, which I complemented with a Master’s Degree in Energy Planning and a Diploma in Entrepreneurial Management. After having worked in several energy related programs at GIZ Brazil from 2009 to 2015, I joined the German Development Bank KfW, where I was responsible for the local coordination of all sanitation and urban mobility related financing activities in Brazil, before moving back to GIZ in the beginning of last year. I am a father of a little girl and a boy and I hope that by the time they grew up, they will be able to travel in a safe and zero emission public transport system in any major Latin American city. Let’s change transport? I’m in!
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Technical Advisor
Based in Bejing, China
I work on the topic of transport-related emissions in the project “Sino-German Cooperation on Low-Carbon Transport” (CLCT) and support in the coordination of the consortium partners of the regional project NDC Transport Initiative in Asia. Before my time at GIZ, I worked as an interpreter at a German construction firm on the topic of high-speed railway systems. During the implementation of various other projects I already supported GIZ in China Mobility Team.
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Communication Officer
Based in Beijing, China
I’m currently supporting Sino-German Cooperation on Low Carbon Transport (CLCT) project and NDC Transport Initiative for Asia project (NDC-TIA) project in terms of communication and public relations. After more than two years of administrative works in GIZ China Office, I have joined the transport team in December 2020. Transportation is a crucial sector to global climate change. I am very happy to contribute to this sector and to bring more people’s attention to this topic.
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Senior Advisor
Based in Bejing, China
I am working as a Senior Advisor of GIZ in the Sino-German Cooperation on Low Carbon Transport (CLCT) and NDC-TIA Projects. My responsibilities are the implementation of project activities, especially in the fields of freight transport and logistics.
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Intern Communications and Event Management
Based in Bonn, Germany
I am glad to join the GIZ team as a communications and event manager intern. I will be supporting the communication channels and strategies of different projects of Changing Transport, working closely with the NDC-TIA.
Before my time at GIZ, I studied journalism and social communication at the University of La Sabana in Colombia, specializing in communication for development and international journalism. After living in different countries and developing a high interest in international projects in sustainability, I studied Global Communication at the University of Erfurt in Germany.
Matters related to climate change and sustainable transportation have always caught my attention during my studies and personal life. Therefore I am highly motivated to contribute to the team and support sustainable projects to create a positive impact in the world.
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