GOALS

• Influence the development of robust and effective climate policies that leverage carbon market mechanisms to incentivize emissions reductions and drive investments in clean technologies
• Analyze the economic and social impacts of different carbon pricing models to advise policymakers on equitable and efficient solutions for a just energy transition
• Track the progress of international climate agreements and national commitments to assess their effectiveness in meeting global climate targets and identify areas for improvement

Frustrations

• Political lobbying and resistance from industries with vested interests in maintaining the status quo, hindering ambitious climate action and delaying the necessary transition to a low-carbon economy
• Difficulties in ensuring transparency and accountability within carbon markets, preventing fraudulent activities and ensuring the environmental integrity of carbon offsets
• Balancing the urgency of addressing climate change with the need for gradual policy implementation to avoid economic shocks and ensure a socially responsible transition

GOALS

• Contribute to cutting-edge research on the effectiveness of various carbon market mechanisms in driving emissions reductions and promoting sustainable development
• Communicate complex research findings in an accessible and engaging manner to inform the public, policymakers, and stakeholders about the importance of carbon pricing and other climate solutions
• Develop her expertise in data analysis and modeling techniques to contribute to more accurate projections of future climate scenarios and inform effective policy interventions

Frustrations

• Securing funding for research projects focused on long-term climate solutions, as funding priorities often lean towards immediate and less risky areas of study
• The slow pace of academic publishing and the challenges in disseminating research findings widely and rapidly enough to keep up with the urgency of the climate crisis
• The interdisciplinary nature of climate change research, requiring collaboration across various fields but often hindered by siloed departments and lack of cross-sectoral funding opportunities