To change transport towards a sustainable pathway we, as GIZ, work with an international team of around 100 experts with a current project portfolio of 110 million Euros in around 25 projects in 30 countries. We support decision-makers in emerging and developing countries 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 German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU).
On a daily basis, we give our best to support our partners in defining low carbon transport strategies, implementing climate actions to reduce emissions and harnessing the many benefits sustainable transport is offering; with the ultimate goal to keep global temperature change to below 2 degrees Celsius.
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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Project Advisor
Based in Bogotá, Colombia
I am an architect with a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Development from the University of Seoul (South Korea), with expertise in urban regulation, development of public policies, and sustainable urban planning for climate change mitigation projects in the public sector and the field of international cooperation.
I joined GIZ in 2019 to support the structuring of Shared Bike Systems in 4 cities in Colombia (Montería, Bucaramanga, Cali, and Bogotá). Currently, I am supporting TRANSfer and EUROCLIMA+ as a Project Advisor, supporting Colombia’s National Government in the deployment of electric vehicles in mass transit systems, as well as the development of the National Strategy for Active Mobility.
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South Africa Lead
Based in Pretoria, South Africa
Since 2021, I support our South African partners to built up a sustainable hydrogen and PtX economy for export and domestic use. Apart from my work for the PtX Hub, I’m heading two components in the BMZ funded hydrogen project H2.SA.
Before coming to South Africa I worked as an advisor for synthetic fuels at the PtX Hub in Bonn and Berlin. In my professional life before GIZ, I was the Deputy Managing Director and Head of Transport Policy at Green Budget Germany, a German environmental think tank, where I focused on economic instruments in air and road transport.
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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 Mexico City
Ana Alcántara is a Technical Advisor for EUROCLIMA+ Urban Mobility Component at GIZ Mexico. She monitors the planning and execution of the pilot project of electric trycicles in San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala and provides technical assistance to the Federation of Latin-American Cities, Municipalities and Associations of Local Governments (FLACMA) in the conceptual and organizational development of the Urban Mobility Component’s Community of Practice.
Previously she worked at the World Resources Institute Mexico in the field of Mobility Economics and Public Policies of Transport.
Ana has participated in projects in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. She is an architect from the Institute of Technology and Higher Education of Monterrey and holds a master’s degree in Urban Management from the Technical University of Berlin, Germany.
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Technical Advisor
based in Costa Rica
Ana Eugenia works as technical advisor in Costa Rica for the implementation of mitigation measures in the transport sector with a focus in active mobility and local governments for GIZ’s MiTransporte project and Euroclima+. She is an architect from the Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica and holds a master’s degree in urban development and International Cooperation from the Technische Universität Darmstadt.
Prior to GIZ, Ana funded the architecture and urbanism firm Tandem and worked in the sustainable development NGO sector in Costa Rica. Her experience includes development of projects and knowledge exchange with Germany, Peru, Colombia, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and United States; as well collaborative work with UNDP, KOICA, IUCN, Costa Rica For Ever, FUNDECOR, FAICO, Global Green Growth Institute, Forest Stewardship Council, among others.
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Transport Advisor
Based in Costa Rica
I am a transport advisor in the project MiTransporte in Costa Rica, coordinating the national policy support including on e–mobility, freight transport, vehicle regulations as well as innovation and digitalization for low-carbon transport. Before moving to Costa Rica, I worked in the TRANSfer project in Indonesia, the Philippines and South Africa. Prior to joining GIZ in 2011, I researched about urban mobility and worked as an urban planning assistant in Australia. My motivation is to create and share good examples in our partner countries to achieve a global Verkehrswende.
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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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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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Communications Advisor
based in San José, Costa Rica
Since 2016, I work as a Communications and Public Relations advisor for GIZ in several projects in Costa Rica, focusing on low-carbon development and adaptation to climate change. In 2018, I joined the MiTransporte project and am currently expanding my expertise on sustainable transport, electromobility and inclusive mobility. I love the challenge of finding ways to reach my projects’ very different target groups to inspire a change of mentality or behavior and contribute to reaching Costa Rica’s climate goals. Before joining GIZ, I worked in the PR and press department of a German public utility company.
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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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Project Officer
Based in Marshall Islands (RMI)
I am from the Marshall Islands, low lying Islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. I grew up in the era where everyone was advocating climate change, due to sea level rising and frequent inundation affecting my homeland. Such firsthand experiences have caused me to be very concerned about climate change and the livelihood security of my island and people. Such passion has led me to attend Robert Bosch College in Germany in a program called United World College. Their motto is, “Making Education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future”. Coming back to the Marshall Islands and learning that there’s a project focusing on lowering the emissions of GHG, I knew I wanted to work with them.
I am new to this project and have been working for almost a year. I can say that it is a great opportunity to help out RMI as it is my home.
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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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Junior Advisor PtX Country Potentials
Based in Bonn, Germany
Meeting the commitments under the Paris agreement, innovative and sustainable solutions like Power-to-X are needed. Therefore, I am very excited to work for GIZ. I will support the team by analysing the PtX potentials of selected countries to target a sustainable and long-term decarbonisation of all sectors. Before joining the Changing Transport team, I gained experience in the transport sector supporting Daimler AG with the implementation of Well-to- Wheel analyses. Additionally, I wrote a concept study for GIZ on a solar powered E-Bike rental to improve the mobility in rural Namibia.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering and am currently a Master’s student at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna. I am very happy to join the team and contribute to a sustainable development where no one is left behind.
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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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Junior Technical Officer
Based in Nairobi, Kenya
I am a Development Studies Bachelor’s Degree holder from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (BSc) supporting the Kenya component of the Advancing Transport Climate Strategies project since April 2015. I live and work in Nairobi and I enjoy my work because it gives me the opportunity to contribute towards sustainable transport solutions for my city!
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Advisor of Sustainable E-Fuels and Feedstock
Based in Berlin, Germany
I advise on sustainable e-fuels and feedstock and support the implementation of the international Power to X Secretariat. With our partners, we identify PtX business cases and initiate projects. My goal is a sustainable production, sourcing and allocation of PtX inputs, processes and products, as well as global win-win partnerships. I’m passionate about sustainable transport and love to use my bicycle for commuting regardless of weather conditions and baggage dimensions. Before joining GIZ, I worked for five years at Ecofys/Navigant – a consultancy for the energy transition – and at the Electric Power Research Institute in Palo Alto (USA) on energy storage.
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Transport Policy Advisor and Project Manager,
Based in Berlin, Germany
I currently work as a transport policy advisor and project manager for GIZ, responsible for our activities in the Philippines and on the international learning level. I am passionate about public transport, urban mobility and accessibility as well as digital innovations in transport. Before finishing my Ph.D. thesis on “public transport in global city regions” in 2014, I worked for several international and national research groups in the field of mobility and urban development. I have lived and/or worked in Germany, China, Switzerland, Canada, South Africa and the Philippines.
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Claus Kruse
Project Director based in Costa Rica
I am a project manager at GIZ, responsible for the BMU-funded “MiTransporte” project in Costa Rica, focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by improving public transport and promoting sustainable and alternative mobility solutions. I have a Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from the Technische Universität Berlin and have previously worked in Germany, Peru, Malawi and Sri Lanka in territorial planning, development planning, decentralization, reconstruction, conflict transformation, climate change adaptation and mitigation.
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Based in San José, Costa Rica
I am currently working on communication and participation topics in transport and mobility. I am a Journalist and International Relations Specialist with more than 10 years of experience in international cooperation. I am interested in the topics of active mobility, transport and electric mobility, but I am interested especially in how to carry the strategic messages of our projects to different actors, to generate behavioral changes that improve our cities. Before joining GIZ, I worked at the United Nations in Costa Rica as a communicator in several areas.
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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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Junior Advisor,
based in Berlin, Germany
In May 2021, I joined the PtX Hub, since then I form part of the PtX trainings team. I’m holding a master’s degree in International Economics from the Berlin School of Economics and Law. During my studies I dealt with socio-economic and ecological sustainability issues and the green transition of the German automobile industry. After my graduation, I collected working experience in the UNECE prior to join the PtX Hub.
Climate change is a multi-faceted issue that all of us are facing. I believe that only a holistic approach can tackle this challenge. With Power-to-X we can transform renewable energy into a broad range of products for agriculture all the way up to cosmetics, using mostly – but not exclusively – hydrogen as a vehicle to produce these end products. The goal is to not stop here, but to also consider environmental prerequisites and social aspects of each location and hence trigger an overall improvement of the environmental, social and economic situation in the respective regions.
I am happy to have joined the PtX Hub Team and contribute to the spread of knowledge about the possibilities of Power-to-X technologies around the world while simultaneously learning a lot every day myself.
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Senior Advisor on Renewable Energies and Climate Protection through Renewable Fuels
Based in Bonn, Germany
As I was always interested in environmental and climate protection and fascinated by related questions of how the world can adequately secure energy supplies, I have found the perfect job here at GIZ targeting comprehensive and long-term decarbonisation solutions for the whole economy. At the moment I am working to build up a secretariat for sustainable synthetic fuels, otherwise known as PtX. Before joining GIZ in 2015, I supported a renowned Indian think tank in New-Delhi and practiced energy economics both in the German energy industry and at the Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne (EWI). As an economist, I am convinced that effective climate protection is not possible without putting a reasonable price on GHG emissions.
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Project Manager
Based in Eschborn, Germany
I am very happy to have joined the Mobility Team in Eschborn as a Project Manager from where I will support both the TRANSfer Project and the Urban Mobility Component of the Euroclimate + Program. For the past nine years I have worked for GIZ in Mexico coordinating the Sustainable Energy Program that covered specific topics on Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Construction. Being a program for almost 10 years, several triangular cooperation projects were generated to share experiences with countries such as Cuba, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Colombia and Argentina. I am a Chemical Engineer with a Master’s degree in Project Engineering and a Master on Business Administration. I am very excited to contribute to this new position and share good times working together.
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Intern, EUROCLIMA+
Based in Eschborn, Germany
I have recently joined the Euroclima+ team as an intern to support both the Urban Mobility and Energy components. For three years now, I work in and on the region of Latin America where I had the opportunity to gain different experiences in the field of local and urban development. For 2 years, I have worked in Venezuela on support programs for SMEs. Thereafter, I gained experience in Mexico, in public administration, where I worked on the integration of a gender-sensible perspective in local mobility plans. Finally, at the OECD Centre for SMEs, Cities, and Local Development I collaborated with the redaction of a report on Colombia´s recovery plans.
Thanks to my master’s studies in Urban Governance, I specialized in urban sustainability and urban public policy, and now, I look forward to contributing to this exciting program!
Transport Advisor
Based in Bonn, Germany
I am with the TRANSfer project since February 2019, driving our Indonesia activities as well as a series of toolkits. I have dedicated my career to climate mitigation – which started with 5 years in climate policy and carbon markets in London and Eschborn and then took a turn to sustainable transport. I spent 6 years with GIZ in the rapidly motorizing ASEAN region where I worked with 8 countries and regional institutions on strategies and actions in areas like fuel economy and green freight. I have a Master of Arts degree in Political Science, Economics and Psychology from the University of Bonn.
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Intern, MobiliseYourCity
Based in Eschborn, Germany
I obtained my bachelor’s degree in International Relations at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) in Hanoi, Vietnam. My research focus at DAV was on developing countries and international corporations. Afterward, I joined the master’s program of Public Policy and Governance at Passau University, Germany as a DAAD scholarship holder. During the last stage of my master’s program, I worked for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung as a research fellow focusing on the sustainable development of rural areas’ infrastructure and transportation. This experience inspires me to engage more in sustainable development in general and transportation policy in particular.
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Intern at NDC Transport Initiative for Asia
Based in Bonn, Germany
Since July of 2022, I am part of NDC TIA and support the team in communications and event management.
I studied Comparative Literature with Italian at University College London, with a deliberate focus on environmental communications. My studies and previous work experience especially focused on sustainability as a cultural practice, and how narratives can help transform environmental politics. I am now thrilled to put my understanding of the uses of language into practice by contributing to the project’s goal of decarbonising transport across Asia.
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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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Head of Global Relations and Networking
Based in Berlin, Germany
I enjoy being part of the highly competent and creative start-up team of the International PtX Hub Berlin. Our mission is to catalyse green hydrogen solutions on a global scale, focussing in particular on sustainability along the entire value chain. My role as Head Global Relations and Networking is to liase and partner with international institutions, initiatives, and individuals engaged in Power to X development advancing S4F: Sustainable fossil-free fuels and feedstocks. Prior to working with GIZ, I was a Senior Economist at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for three decades. From 2002 to 2019, I served as Head of the OECD Berlin Centre.
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Technical Advisor
Based in Lima, Peru
I joined the TRANSfer III project as a Technical Advisor in January 2018. Currently I support freight initiatives and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) in Peru. My main goals are to contribute in connectivity and competitiveness by transport services, and my areas of interest are gender, transport, energy and climate change. I am industrial engineering and I’m student of the Environmental Development Master Program at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (PUCP).
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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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Finance Manager
Based in Fiji Islands
Having lived my entire life in the small island state of the Fiji Islands, I have experience first-hand the effects of climate change. This opportunity with GIZ ensures I play my role to assist in the development of climate-friendly solutions not only for sea transport in the Marshall Islands but also for the other Pacific Island States. I am supporting the GIZ Transitioning to Low Carbon Sea Transport Team as Finance Manager.
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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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Junior Communications Advisor
Based in Bonn, Germany
I have been supporting TRANSfer and TraCS as well as the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia in communications, public relations, network, project and event management in cooperation with international partners since mid 2020.
Within my bachelor’s degree in politics and law, as well as through my previous professional experience, I have specialised in the field of international climate policy and (digital) communication. Apart from the GIZ, I have worked for national and local sustainability and transport projects in Germany and am now excited to exercise my broad experience working for changing-transport.
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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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Senior Advisor
Based in Lima, Peru
I joined the TRANSfer II team as a local advisor in Lima, Peru in 2014. With the project support the Peruvian Government developed the Sustainable Urban Transport NAMA – TRANSPerú and funds were raised to implement the NAMA Support Project (NSP) TRANSPeru.
I am currently responsible for the operational implementation of both the NSP and the Sustainable Urban Transport project in selected cities.
Before I started working in the transport sector, I was involved in different GIZ projects in the environment and biotrade sector.
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Junior Specialist Communications
Based in Bonn, Germany
While my background in Political Science is rather broad, the throughline is my passion for all things communication, sustainability, and gender. In my activities as a climate activist, student, or in previous communication internships – these topics always showed up. For instance, my latest term paper dealt with a regional comparison of the inclusion of gender-sensitive efforts within NDCs. On the side, I produce the podcast Strom Aufwärts on renewable energy for Grüner Strom Label e.V.
Hence, I am thrilled to be part of the TUMI team, where at least two of these fields align.
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Technical Advisor
Based in Rabat, Morocco
My story with sustainable transport began when I obtained my degree in automotive engineering in Fes and did my Phd thesis on the topic of electric vehicles as part of a GIZ project for the Research Institute of Solar Energy and New Energies in Morocco. So I’ve been part of the GIZ family for a while! Having spent 4 years as a project manager for electric vehicles and smart grids at the institute, I have acquired a solid experience and boundless enthusiasm for sustainable mobility, and I am delighted to have joined the GIZ team and the energy sector.
After working in R&D to promote sustainable transport solution for Morocco, it is time for me to take a step forward and, through TraCS, contribute to the development of concrete actions to reduce GHG emissions and decarbonise the Moroccan transport sector.
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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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Intern, TRANSfer
Based in Bonn, Germany
Since the beginning of March 2022, I’m supporting the TRANSfer team in the area transport and climate change as an intern. I am thrilled to learn more about sustainable transport strategies and its essential role in decarbonizing.
Already during my studies in architecture, I realized my interests going further than designing and constructing buildings. I discovered my growing passion for planning and creating innovative solutions that allow communities to develop, add value for the society and maintain climate actions at the same time. Driven by this interest, I started working at an urban development company. After gaining some experience in urban planning I wanted to enhance my knowledge in sustainable transport. For me changing mobility and transport are monumental key factors to drive the process for a sustainable and equitable future forward. Therefore, I am more than happy to join the TRANSfer team and be an active part of this process.
Advisor
Based in Jakarta, Indonesia
Lena has been in the trade and economic sector more than 15 years, dealing with policy, international development cooperation and the public-private interface. Her expertise’s are in economic, trade, investment, business condition, transport related infrastructure, etc. Master’s degree in Regional Economics and bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.
Being passionate on logistics, supply chain and green environment, she believes effort need to be taken to bring better for future.
Prior joining GIZ, she worked for the UK Foreign Commonwealth Office, EU-ACTIVE program, APEC, JETRO, Global Entrepreneurship Program Indonesia (GEPI), Indonesian Chambers of Commerce, ASEAN-BAC amongst others.
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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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Communicator,
based in Berlin, Germany
Prior to starting in the PtX Hub, I worked for the GIZ in fostering collaboration between the private sector, political actors and researchers to create sustainable business models addressing developmental challenges. Before that, I supported the energy dialogues between the German Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy and partner countries at adelphi consult in Berlin.
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Advisor
Based in Peking, China
I support the mobility team in China with a focus on sustainable urban mobility planning and cycling and walking. I hold a PhD in urban geography from the University of Cologne where I worked in an international research project in China and Bangladesh with a focus on urban planning and development. Joining GIZ in 2015, I worked in the field of sustainable urbanisation in the Sino-German context as well as on international agendas towards sustainable urbanisation by serving as an advisor to the German government in the Habitat III process.
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Advisor,
based in Berlin, Germany
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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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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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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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Technical Advisor
Based in Mexico City
Miriam Monterrubio has a degree in Administration and a Master’s degree in metropolitan planning and policies, both from the Autonomous Metropolitan University. She also has a Diploma in territorial intelligence and courses on human centered design, urban experience studies, gentrification in the Latin American city, environmental sustainability for development and leaders in urban transport planning. She is the author of several articles in Latin American magazines on issues of non-motorized mobility, public transport, right to the city, gender, among others.
In 2018, she joined GIZ Mexico as Technical Advisor where she works in the C40 CFF and Euroclima+ programmes in the Urban Mobility Component with the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara for the improvement of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan and the development of a pilot project for the analysis of metropolitan travels.
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Advisor on Transport and Climate Change
Based in Bonn, Germany
A sustainable transformation of the transport sector offers great possibilities – it can bring about social justice and help protect the climate. That is why I am excited to work in TraCS. I support the cooperation with the State Department of Transport in Kenya and help organise international outreach activities to raise awareness on the transport sector’s potential contribution to ambitious NDCs. Before joining TraCS, 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!
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Project Assistant
Based in Santiago, Chile
As Project Assistant in Moving Chile and in the Urban Mobility component of EUROCLIMA+ in Chile, I provide support in the coordination, management and administration for both projects according to their needs.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Art from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile with studies in Art Therapy and Psychoplastic. I am a passionate urban walker, cyclist and user to the public transport. I am sure of the transport can be climate-friendly and to contribute positively in the people’s quality of life.
For the above reasons I think that creativity, interdisciplinary work and the global cooperation can do a big change for the world.
I am happy to contribute from November 2019 to this great project!
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Technical Advisor
Based in Santiago, Chile
As Technical Advisor in the Urban Mobility component of EUROCLIMA+ in Chile I coordinate and manage the development of the SUMP of Antofagasta and the NUMP of Chile. I hold a bachelor’s degree from the University of Chile and a master’s degree from The Bartlett University College London. Before joining the GIZ, I have worked at the Metropolitan Public Transport Board of Santiago, in urban planning and design consultancies, and as a lecturer at the Viña del Mar University.
I focus my professional career on sustainable urban mobility because of two reasons: first, I strongly believe that transport has an important impact on climate change, and we need to act now. Secondly, I think Latin America has a lot to show and receive in terms of sustainable mobility. There is a lot of creativity emerging from around the globe that can be optimized and reproduced through global cooperation.
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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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Coordinator
Based in Brussels, Belgium
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Project Director
Based in Beijing, China
I am currently heading the Sino-German Cooperation on Low Carbon Transport (CLCT) project and coordinating the China activities of the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia project, where together with our Chinese partners we aim at making transport in China more climate-friendly. 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 have been involved in projects in the fields of strategic and master planning, new town and urban redevelopment in China, Germany, Vietnam and the Middle East.
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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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Advisor,
based in Berlin, Germany
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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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Born and raised on a tiny atoll called Enewetak Atoll in the middle of the Pacific Ocean in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, I learned early in life that sea transport is crucial to survive with the vast sea all around you. With limited resources from our beloved islands, commuting to the center, Majuro Atoll, by boat is a necessity for all Marshallese living in the outer islands. As a new recruit of GIZ, it a privilege to be a part of this project as I believe will help enhance the sailing transportation more and help save our corals by promoting more efficient and sustainable sea transport by means of building local canoes and using renewable energy technology on our shipping vessels.
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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Coordinator of the International PtX Hub
Based in Berlin, Germany
Torsten Schwab is the new coordinator of the “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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Junior Specialist Communications and PR
Based in Bonn, Germany
Since 2021 I am part of the GIZ Transport Team and responsible for communications, public relations, project- and event management of the Transport and Climate Change Week.
I studied International Relations in Münster and Amsterdam and 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 net-zero emission transport. I am very happy to be part of a project that is actively working on enhancing climate ambition also in the Global South.
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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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