Juliana Ungaro

Juliana Ungaro is a seasoned Climate Scientist currently working at NIWA since July 2016, where notable achievements include managing the New Zealand Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit and serving as a Climate Change Programme Officer for the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Prior experience includes serving as a Climate Change Adviser for a €11.4 million European Union project across nine Pacific Island nations and holding roles at ISLAND ECONOMIC & ENVIRONMENTAL CO., where Juliana was involved in grant writing and renewable energy project implementation. Additional experience encompasses environmental roles with the United Nations in the Marshall Islands and as a Community Environmental Advisor with the Peace Corps, where Juliana managed a $30,000 grant for renewable energy projects. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Environment, Renewable Energy from Victoria University of Wellington, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Geology and Environmental Studies from Oberlin College.