Barbara Buchner

Barbara Buchner serves as the Global Managing Director and Executive Director at Climate Policy Initiative, following previous roles including Director of CPI Europe. With a strong background in energy and environmental analysis, Barbara held the position of Senior Energy and Environment Analyst at the International Energy Agency. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Researcher at Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) and engaging as a Visiting Scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on two occasions. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Economics and a Master's degree in Economics and Environmental Sciences, both obtained from the University of Graz.