Lena Schulte-Uebbing

Lena Schulte-Uebbing is a scientist currently employed at the PBL Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving since June 2022, with prior experience at the RIVM National Institute for Public Health and the Environment. Lena served as a postdoctoral researcher at Wageningen University & Research from January 2021 to March 2022, focusing on enhancing nutrient use efficiency in global crop production to meet environmental targets for nitrogen pollution. Lena earned a PhD at Wageningen University & Research, where the research title was "Nitrogen from Field to Fork," exploring the global environmental impacts of nitrogen losses from the food chain. Additional contributions include serving as a chapter scientist for the Africa Chapter of the IPCC AR5, engaging in literature review and technical support for climate change adaptation strategies in crop agriculture, and lecturing in environmental science. Lena holds an MSc (cum laude) in Climate Studies and a BSc (cum laude) in International Land and Water Management, alongside participation in various interdisciplinary programs focused on sustainability and leadership.