Cristina Simonetti-Techert
Innovative Finance Lead and Gender Focal Point, UNITAR/GPA
Cristina Simonetti-Techert
Innovative Finance Lead and Gender Focal Point, UNITAR/GPAThe most important step to secure a global green future is to secure blended, inclusive and gender sensitive financing options needed to decarbonise energy infrastructure worldwide.
Cristina is Desk Officer for Innovative Finance for the Global Platform for Action on Sustainable Energy in Displacement Settings at the UNITAR. Her position is supported by NORCAP, a global provider of expertise to the humanitarian, development and peace-building sectors. operated by the Norwegian Refugee Council and funded by the Norwegian government. Her works focuses on finding innovative and suitable financing solutions for clean energy solutions in displacement settings. Prior to joining the GPA, Cristina worked for various public and private institutions on climate and energy at the interface between policy, development and humanitarian work. She holds an MA in International Studies and Diplomacy of the School Of Oriental and African Studies of London and a Postgraduate Degree in International Cooperation for Sustainable Development of the Humboldt University of Berlin.