Dr Gerrit Hansen is a researcher, political advisor and independent consultant with expertise in international climate policy, attribution of climate impacts, green finance, renewable energy technologies, carbon dioxide removal options and climate-resilient sustainable development. She holds a doctorate from Wageningen University in the Netherlands, a diploma in Environmental Engineering from the Technical University Berlin and a Master of Science degree in Global Change Management from the University for Sustainable Development Eberswalde (HNEE). Former employers and clients include research institutes, UN organizations, government agencies, think tanks and NGOs. In addition to her academic credentials, Gerrit has ample experience in project management and political strategy in both international and local contexts, and is also active as a certified conflict mediator in Berlin, where she's based. It is her firm belief that global environmental challenges are intertwined with questions of equity and justice. Therefore the transformational change that's needed to address climate change will have to tackle both. Gerrit works in English and German, speaks Spanish, understands French and is currently learning Norwegian. She loves the outdoors, especially North of 66°. You can find more on Gerrit on her personal website www.gerrit-hansen.net