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Janna Tenzing
Researcher, Climate Change
Intergovernmental processes related to climate change, sustainable development and the implementation of Rio+20 outcomes, including discussions on the Sustainable Development Goals and the post-2015 development agenda; gender equality and climate change interlinkages.
Supporting Least Developed Countries (LDCS) in the UNFCCC negotiations; research on climate diplomacy in LDCs and at the global level; assisting in the development of other research and capacity strengthening activities on topics related to capacity building in the LDCs.
- Consultant on climate change and sustainable development, UN Women (2012-2013)
Education:
- MSc. Environment, Science and Society, University College London (2011)
- BA. English, Sociology, McGill University (2008)
English, French, Bhutanese, Spanish (basic)
Janna Tenzing's blog posts
The Least Developed Countries Group will be at the table when next week's UN climate conference plans how to step up its 'gender agenda'.
The UNFCCC has taken significant steps to promote women's increased participation in the global climate change negotiations process. It's a gain for gender equality, but gaps remain.