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> Climate Change research group

Marika Weinhardt

Programme manager, Climate Change

Marika has more than 10 years' experience of managing project partnerships with UNFCCC climate negotiators from the least developed countries (LDCs), with a focus on achieving climate justice through equity and ambition in global climate decision-making.
Full biography
Before IIED
  • Marika worked as a project manager for an international development consultancy and as a learning and development coordinator for a multinational energy corporation

Education

  • BA (Hons) French studies, University of Sheffield, UK

Current work

Marika is based in the global climate law, policy and governance team in IIED's Climate Change research group, providing demand-led support to LDCs to achieve equitable and ambitious outcomes in the UNFCCC negotiations.

The team’s key areas of work include climate diplomacy, capacity building, national implementation of the Paris Agreement and logistical support to negotiators.

Marika is responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of the team's work programme including managing funder and partner relationships, human and financial resources, achievement of milestones, business development processes, risk and compliance. 

Marika is a trained mental health first aider and is committed to fostering a culture of wellbeing and equity at work.

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Telephone: 
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3463 7399
Email: 
marika.weinhardt@iied.org
Languages: English, French, Italian
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50 years linking local to global

Find out more about IIED’s plans in our 50th birthday year: our achievements and what comes next…

IIED's mission is to build a fairer, more sustainable world, using evidence, action and influence in partnership with others. We link local priorities and global challenges, and our 2019-2024 strategy details how we will Make Change Happen

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