Miguel Herrero Cangas

Miguel Herrero Cangas has a diverse range of work experience. Miguel currently works as a Market and Insights Analyst at PVcase since 2022. Prior to this, Miguel worked at SolarPower Europe from 2019 to 2021, first as a Policy Advisor responsible for solar buildings and agricultural photovoltaics, and later as a Senior Policy Advisor. In this role, they focused on monitoring the implementation of energy performance and efficiency directives, as well as coordinating SolarPower Europe's Solar Buildings and Agri-PV workstreams.

Before joining SolarPower Europe, Miguel worked at PHRENOS.eu in 2019 as a Room Officer during the European Development Days. Miguel was responsible for coordinating and overseeing high-level panel sessions, managing logistics, protocols, and VIP arrangements.

In 2018, Miguel gained experience at the European Commission as a Blue Book Trainee in the Cabinet of Miguel Arias Cañete, the Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy. Miguel supported the Cabinet members in finalizing and executing communication strategies, including the 2050 Long Term Strategy for climate neutrality.

Prior to their time at the European Commission, Miguel worked at Independent Power Corporation PLC from 2017 to 2018 as a General Assistant and Project Coordinator. Miguel provided project support, arranged meetings and travel, and oversaw compliance with takeover panel requirements.

In 2016, Miguel had two roles. First, they worked as a Delegate at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs as part of the civil society delegation. Miguel live-blogged proceedings and coordinated with a team to cover plenary sessions and side events. Additionally, Miguel worked as a Communications Intern at the International Drug Policy Consortium. Miguel was responsible for website and social media content, policy analysis, and translation.

In the same year, Miguel also contributed to the UCL Global Governance Institute. Miguel worked as a Contributing Author and drafted a report on global drug policy's impact in Latin America. Miguel also authored a blog post and gave a public talk to increase understanding of international drug control and human rights.

In 2015, Miguel worked as a Research Assistant at the Centro de Investigación y Estudios sobre Comercio y Desarrollo (CIECODE).

Overall, Miguel Herrero Cangas's work experience spans roles in policy advising, project coordination, communications, and research across various organizations.

Miguel Herrero Cangas holds a Master's Degree in Global Governance and Ethics, which they obtained from UCL in 2016. Prior to this, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the University of East Anglia between 2012 and 2015.