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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

The Columbia University's Harriman grant awarded to high-impact research is supporting my doctoral project investigating the discursive construction of identity in the climate narratives of the EU and Russia and its role in shaping specific policy choices. As particular constructions of identity underpin and legitimise policies, my study sheds light on still under-investigated issues of culture and identity that are crucial to understand the constraints to and enablers of ambitious climate… Show more The Columbia University's Harriman grant awarded to high-impact research is supporting my doctoral project investigating the discursive construction of identity in the climate narratives of the EU and Russia and its role in shaping specific policy choices. As particular constructions of identity underpin and legitimise policies, my study sheds light on still under-investigated issues of culture and identity that are crucial to understand the constraints to and enablers of ambitious climate policy. Show less

Bratislava, Slovakia

Leading the Policy Institute's work on climate security and the green transition.•Developing and managing projects on energy security, climate security and the impacts of Russia's war in Ukraine on them•Developing and managing projects on the EU and CEE region climate and energy governance for a net-zero future - particular focus on human security •Writing and editing experts publications and research targeting policy-makers, both at EU and regional levels•Working with a… Show more Leading the Policy Institute's work on climate security and the green transition.•Developing and managing projects on energy security, climate security and the impacts of Russia's war in Ukraine on them•Developing and managing projects on the EU and CEE region climate and energy governance for a net-zero future - particular focus on human security •Writing and editing experts publications and research targeting policy-makers, both at EU and regional levels•Working with a variety of public-private stakeholders to develop climate and energy transitions strategies and policy recommendations•Writing and submission of project proposals and budget for funding•Representing the departments in media, events, and institutional fora•Event organisation•Research Show less

Paris, Île-De-France, France

Responsibilities and tasks involved monitoring,researching and producing policy recommendations on the security and foreign policy developments in Russia and the Eastern Partnership's countries. Key achievements include:• Proposed and co-authored a Policy Brief on the different postures of the EU and Russia on climate change, included in the prestigious Think Tank Review of the Council of the EU (Oct 2021, Issue 92)• Monitored developments in EU-Russia relations and the Eastern… Show more Responsibilities and tasks involved monitoring,researching and producing policy recommendations on the security and foreign policy developments in Russia and the Eastern Partnership's countries. Key achievements include:• Proposed and co-authored a Policy Brief on the different postures of the EU and Russia on climate change, included in the prestigious Think Tank Review of the Council of the EU (Oct 2021, Issue 92)• Monitored developments in EU-Russia relations and the Eastern Neighbourhood from a foreign, security, sustainability and military perspective to identify impacts for the EU and NATO and advise on ad-hoc strategies• Completed comparative research on climate change policies in the EU and Russia, whose outcomes were used in debates co-organised with the EU EEAS• Liaised with relevant directorates and working groups across the EU to organise events and joint activities• Organised 2 brainstorming sessions on strategic policy planning, which promoted evidence-based policy development by gathering decision-makers and analysts together• Contributed to 3 research projects on EU foreign policy through quantitative and qualitative analyses. Show less

Brussels Area, Belgium

As an environmental policy research assistant, my main task was to analyse policy developments in the areas of climate change, sustainable development, and decarbonisation. Core activities:• Undertook research projects on climate change impacts on critical infrastructure and vulnerable locations, e.g. on the effects of climate change on EU energy and transport infrastructure, to develop so mitigation and adaptation strategies• Contributed to prepare vulnerability assessment guidelines… Show more As an environmental policy research assistant, my main task was to analyse policy developments in the areas of climate change, sustainable development, and decarbonisation. Core activities:• Undertook research projects on climate change impacts on critical infrastructure and vulnerable locations, e.g. on the effects of climate change on EU energy and transport infrastructure, to develop so mitigation and adaptation strategies• Contributed to prepare vulnerability assessment guidelines for coastal infrastructure; projections on extreme weather events impacts on EU vulnerable locations;• Developed an analytical project that monitored and forecasted the COVID-19 impacts on the European transportation sector, with a particular focus on post-pandemic economic, sustainable recovery - the dossiers were used as a basis for high-level conferences• Produced a database on the preparedness of EU and several non-EU countries for a low carbon transition• Monitored and analysed European and international climate and environmental policies, e.g. the EU Green Deal, the EU ETS, ICAO CORSIA• Drafted briefings and analysis for the management team by collecting information, research, and other relevant material • Organised conferences, such as the EUROCONTROL 2020 “Environment and Aviation Forum” that gathered high-level aviation sector stakeholders, policymakers, and experts to discuss possible solutions for decarbonising aviation• Contributed to strengthening the Department's communication strategy by drafting new contents and collaborating with the Communication Team to produce a Climate Adaptation webpage• Contributed to assigned projects, e.g. by preparing background material on “Collaborative Environmental Management”, “Airport Carbon Accreditation”, etc.• Participated in internal and external meetings and conferences, e.g. the ACI EUROPE 2020 "Aviation Sustainability Summit", and drafted post-event reports. Show less

Moscow, Russian Federation

Responsible for producing policy-oriented analyses to enrich strategic debates, I was working in a team of researchers and policy analysts.Main achievements:• Supported senior researchers by monitoring and analysing developments in European and Russian climate and energy policies• Contributed to policy evaluation by drafting reports on possible future implications of alternative policy options • Contributed to enriching strategic debates by organising high-level… Show more Responsible for producing policy-oriented analyses to enrich strategic debates, I was working in a team of researchers and policy analysts.Main achievements:• Supported senior researchers by monitoring and analysing developments in European and Russian climate and energy policies• Contributed to policy evaluation by drafting reports on possible future implications of alternative policy options • Contributed to enriching strategic debates by organising high-level meetings• Facilitated comparative legal analyses by examining relevant policies in place in seven EU countries • Translated ten legislative documents from a variety of languages, such as Italian and Russian, to English• Analysed public opinion on the assigned policy areas by monitoring media and blogs. Show less

Moscow, Russian Federation

• Analysed economic and political trends in the bilateral relations between Italy and Russia•Produced dossiers on Italy-Russia relations• Conducted interviews with representatives from Italian, Russian embassies and tour operators to collect information on visa release policies and practices • Gathered and compared data on cost and processing time for visa applications in different EU countries• Contributed to developing an optimized visa-release procedure.

Milan Area, Italy

• Managed and trained three teams• Led project planning, implementation, monitoring and analysis• Launched a new project - "InteGREAT" - contributing to the social integration of refugees and asylum seekers• Established partnerships with 20 new stakeholders• Achieved a +45% growth of realized projects on the previous year • Organized four outreach events on social integration and quality education• Managed cooperation with foreign AIESEC committees to ensure an… Show more • Managed and trained three teams• Led project planning, implementation, monitoring and analysis• Launched a new project - "InteGREAT" - contributing to the social integration of refugees and asylum seekers• Established partnerships with 20 new stakeholders• Achieved a +45% growth of realized projects on the previous year • Organized four outreach events on social integration and quality education• Managed cooperation with foreign AIESEC committees to ensure an adequate flow of exchange participants. Show less

Milan Area, Italy

Planned and delivered lessons in a multicultural environment.

Milan Area, Italy

• Led executive team of six, including coaching and tracking• Planned and implemented an educational project ("EduChange")• Coordinated sales and operations.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Russian And Eastern European Studies

Master'S Degree, Political Science. Specialisation "Politics And Economics In Eurasia", A

Activities and Societies: Conference organizer at Future World Diplomats ● Team leader at Politics and Economics in Eurasia Master's.

Bachelor'S Degree, Foreign Languages And International Relations, 110 With Honors/110

• Interdisciplinary Bachelor's Programme focused on Russian language, English language, International law, European law, geopolitics. •.