Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation

Position: Coordinator 'Team Infrastructure and Mobility'
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• Introducing Measures, Pathways and Roadmaps for Optimizing Vehicle Efficiency and Electrification (IMPROVE)
• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation
• NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA)
• Rethinking Transport

I am Cluster Coordinator in GIZ’s global ‘Infrastructure and Mobility’ team and responsible for projects funded by the International Climate Initiative. From 2011 to 2015, I was based in Beijing and led the urban mobility team in China. I am an expert in a wide range of topics (e.g. public transport, climate policy, electric mobility) and am passionate about understanding and reducing transport emissions. Before joining GIZ in 2009, I spent 11 years researching sustainable mobility at the German think tank Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy.

Position: Technical Advisor
Location: Chile, Santiago

Projects:

• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation

I am an Architect from the Universidad de Valparaíso and hold a Master’s degree in International Relations from the Richmond International University of London. I worked twelve years in Chile in the public sector, at the Municipality of Coquimbo on public infrastructure design, at the Ministry of Education for the implementation of public policies and at the Ministry of Construction as Project Manager of an urban regenaration project. My international experiences comprises an urban development project in Kunming, China and project management in London.

I started working for the GIZ in 2016 as national advisor for the global project Cities Fit for Climate Change and I am currently working as technical advisor for the EUROCLIMA+ Urban Mobility Component supporting the development of a National Urban Mobility Programme (NUMP) in Chile and a National E-mobility Strategy in Uruguay.

Position: Intern
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation

I hold a degree in Urban Planning from Universidad Simón Bolívar in Caracas and a Master’s in Sustainable Mobilities from HfWU Nürtingen-Geislingen. My professional experience includes working with city municipalities on urban development and cadastre, as well as supporting international organizations on project teams focused on sustainable energy and mobility.

At the GIZ Changing Transport team, I support in communication and event management. I’m passionate about sustainable urban development and mobility, with a strong interest in communication strategies, digital content, and visual tools that make complex ideas more accessible. I enjoy contributing to projects that help cities become more inclusive, resilient, and people-centered.

Position: Specialist Communication & Events
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• Introducing Measures, Pathways and Roadmaps for Optimizing Vehicle Efficiency and Electrification (IMPROVE)
• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation
• NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA)
• Rethinking Transport

I am a strong believer in humanity’s responsibility to limit the environmental impact of its actions. Through our choices in mobility, we can have a daily impact on the environment and climate – if for the better or worse is up to us. As a Specialist for Communication and Events I support the exchange on solutions that will foster sustainable, inclusive and net-zero transport systems. Systems that are designed for public transport and active mobility enable humanity to tackle the climate crisis through daily action – one step, one bike ride and one e-bustrip at a time.

I have a background in communication, tourism and economics and have always been guided by my passion for language. Language allows us to collaborate, share and create change. In October 2021 I joined GIZ to facilitate internal knowledge sharing and exchange formats and moved to the Changing Transport team in October 2024.

Position: Junior Specialist for Communication and Gender in Transport
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation
• Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI)

Working at the intersection of communication, gender, and sustainable mobility, I support both the Changing Transport and TUMI teams at GIZ as a Junior Specialist. Before joining Changing Transport in 2024 — first as an intern and later to support the 7th edition of Transport and Climate Change Week — I worked on EU–Latin America relations, gender equity, and sustainable development in Brussels, Rome, and Bonn.

With a background in political science and global development, I’m passionate about inclusive mobility, climate justice, and amplifying underrepresented voices in global transport policy. Born in Italy from Ecuadorian parents and fluent in Italian, Spanish, English, and French, I believe in building bridges across cultures and sectors to shape a more equitable and sustainable future, particularly through the lens of international cooperation.

Position: Office Manager
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• Introducing Measures, Pathways and Roadmaps for Optimizing Vehicle Efficiency and Electrification (IMPROVE)
• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation
• Rethinking Transport

Since 2021, I have been working with GIZ, supporting various international projects across different sectors. Currently, I am part of the Team Infrastructure and Mobility, where I provide administrative and operational support to projects focused on sustainable transport and climate action.

Prior to this role, I contributed to the Fund for Innovation in Agriculture (i4Ag), gaining experience in project management, financial administration, and stakeholder coordination. Additionally, my background includes working in the humanitarian sector, where I was responsible for stakeholder communication and coordination, logistics, and operational support—enhancing my ability to navigate complex environments and facilitate collaboration between various actors.

I believe that strong project coordination, efficient stakeholder engagement, and structured administration are essential for implementing effective solutions in infrastructure and mobility. I am excited to contribute my skills and experience to facilitating sustainable and innovative transport initiatives.

Position: Technical Advisor
Location: Rwanda, Kigali

Projects:

• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation

I joined GIZ in October 2023 as National Technical Advisor for Mobilize Net-Zero project, Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development Cluster. I have nine (9) years of working experience in Transportation including Seven (7) years in the Ministry of Infrastructure, the same Ministry in charge of Transport in Rwanda, and two years (2) in the City of Kigali.

I have a wide experience in Transportation with focus green mobility, Infrastructure and Transport services planning, development of transportation policies, strategies and programs that encompass the needs of all transport users including motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists, and which considers environmental, efficiency and safety issues. In addition, I have been assessing public, private and commercial transportation needs and advise the Government on new transportation schemes including electric mobility. I am passionate about cutting down transport emissions.

Position: Finance Manager
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation

I joined the team as Finance Manager for the co-financed project E-Motion/Mobilize Net-Zero in several Latin American countries.

Over the years I’ve been working in GIZ/GTZ in different administrative positions. The most important to mention in HQ are 7 years in E+V, contract management. In 2010 I had the opportunity to move to Bolivia, working for 8 years in the country office as HoFA, Head of Finance and Administration, followed by a sabbatical year and another 5,5 years as HoFA in Colombia. Now I am back in Germany looking forward to working for the first time in a project fortunately still in the Latin American context.

Concerning activities away from work, I like meeting with friends and family, going to the English Theatre and cinemas and travelling in Europe.

Position: Specialist Communications
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• Introducing Measures, Pathways and Roadmaps for Optimizing Vehicle Efficiency and Electrification (IMPROVE)
• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation

As a human geographer with a focus on sustainability, I am concerned about people in all regions and their future life on this planet. After an insight into the automotive industry, the urgent need for action regarding transport and climate protection became clear to me. On the one hand, about achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement, and on the other hand, since mobility connects people and enables social participation.

I therefore support the Changing Transport team to raise awareness of problems and barriers in the sector as well as progress in projects in numerous countries through good communication. My role is to manage communications and outreach as well as the event management of the Transport and Climate Change Week.

The GIZ Transport Team has global influence and the potential to make transport more sustainable for the future. Thus, I am very glad to be part of the team since 2021.

Position: Junior Advisor Transport and Climate Change
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation

I’m an urban planner who believes transportation can do more than move people. It can shape cities that work for everyone. When mobility is designed with care, it supports more sustainable and inclusive ways of living.

Living in Latin America, Europe, and Asia taught me how much local context matters and how valuable global collaboration can be.

I’m especially interested in urban analysis, technology in cities, and gender. These are the areas that keep me curious and motivated in my work.

Position: Junior Project Manager
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• Introducing Measures, Pathways and Roadmaps for Optimizing Vehicle Efficiency and Electrification (IMPROVE)
• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation

The climate protection/mitigation and the adaption to climate change are one of the biggest challenges of this time, the success of which also has a strong influence on the achievement of the other sustainable development goals of the Agenda 2030. As the third largest sector in terms of GHG emissions, transport is a crucial sector to address when it comes to tackle this challenge.

With a background in Political, Social and Cultural Sciences and a focus on Intercultural Communication, I am especially interested in sustainable transportation as a connective element with a huge potential to really make a difference. I am very happy to have joined the team in April 2023 since I am convinced that a future with sustainable global mobility systems paves the way towards a livable future.

Position: Project and Component Lead
Location: Rwanda, Kigali

Projects:

• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation
• The MobiliseYourCity Partnership

I am responsible for the electric mobility portfolio of the Climate and Urban Development Cluster in Rwanda, which currently includes the Rwanda component of the Mobilize Net-Zero project, as well as the e-mobility activities of the Smart Mobility Lab. Previous to my current role I worked as advisor in the MobiliseYourCity Global Partnership, focusing on sustainable urban mobility planning and informal transport. 

Position: Junior Technical Advisor
Location: Chile, Santiago de Chile

Projects:

• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation

I am an Industrial Civil Engineer with a diploma in Transport Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Since November 2024, I have been working at GIZ on the Mobilize Net-Zero project. My work focuses on increasing climate ambition in the transport sector by encouraging governments to strengthen their commitment to transport decarbonization through their NDCs and supporting the inclusion of transport in the global climate agenda.

For me, the transport sector has always been an area of great interest and one I am passionate about working in. I firmly believe that achieving sustainable mobility is essential for the planet and future generations.

Position: Junior Specialist Data and AI
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation

I joined GIZ’s Transport and Climate Change team at the beginning of this year as a student assistant, working in the field of Natural Language Understanding and Processing in the context of Transport and Climate Policy. In parallel, I am finishing my master’s degree in Industrial Engineering at KIT in Karlsruhe, where I particularly focused on the topics of simulation, machine learning and mobility. Previously, I worked as a student assistant for KIT’s chair for Economic Policy as well as for the Data Science team of Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation.

With a background in Europe and Latin America, I am passionate about integrated approaches to fight climate change, which actively involve all people affected by all actions taken. I am glad to be contributing to the transformation of the transport sector towards a sustainable future!

Position: Advisor Transport and Climate Change
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation

After first joining the GIZ Transport Team in August 2021, I am now an advisor for transport and climate change, focusing mainly on international partnerships for transport decarbonization. I believe in a future of mobility that puts people’s needs first, in a manner that is sustainable for the climate and societies. Thus, I am excited to work for GIZ Transport and contribute to the implementation of climate mitigation action in the transport sector.

With a background in Political Sciences and Latin American Studies, my interest in sustainability governance was strengthened in study projects on multimodal urban mobility and energy transitions. Having lived in Germany, Mexico, Argentina and the Netherlands, I experienced the social impact of different transport regimes. I am convinced of fostering livable cities as spaces of exchange and social participation, in which climate change is mitigated and contamination is reduced.

Therefore, I am thrilled to be a part of the GIZ Transport Team and to work on making mobility more sustainable in every dimension.

Position: Intern
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation

I am excited to join GIZ as an intern and be part of the Transport and Climate Change Team. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Urbanism and I am currently finishing my master’s degree in Urban Planning and Mobility at TU Berlin and Universidad de Buenos Aires. My study focuses lie on transport planning and international urban development. Before my time at GIZ, I have worked on different projects in Latin America and Asia in the field of sustainable transport as well as on the implementation of transport projects in Germany.

I am passionate about the topics of active mobility and accessibility in the transport sector, and I hope to contribute to create a more resilient, just and sustainable transport landscape. Having lived in different countries in South and North America, Europe and Asia, I am interested in international cooperation and finding ways to the face the challenges of our time by supporting one another.

Position: Climate Policy Expert
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• Green Urban Mobility Partnership (GUMP)
• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation
• Sustainable Urban Mobility – Air quality, Climate action, Accessibility (SUM-ACA)

In 2024 I assumed the role of “Climate Policy Expert” focusing on analysing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-Term Strategies (LTS). Being a political scientist I enjoy interdisciplinary approaches. I worked on sustainable mobility in India for 5 years, on sustainable urban development in Ecuador for 1,5 years. I studied at universities in Germany, India, France and Ecuador.

Position: Specialist Communications
Location: Germany, Bonn

Projects:

• Introducing Measures, Pathways and Roadmaps for Optimizing Vehicle Efficiency and Electrification (IMPROVE)
• Mobilize Net-Zero: Facilitating the Global Transport Transformation
• Rethinking Transport

Since 2021 I am part of the GIZ Changing Transport Team, responsible for communications, public relations as well as event management for the Transport and Climate Change Week.

I studied International Relations in Münster and Amsterdam and am holding a Master’s degree in International Development Studies from the University of Vienna. Before joining GIZ I worked in the field of environmental protection and international marketing.

Growing up in the green city of Freiburg, in South-Germany, I grew up caring lot about sustainable mobility and am therefore eager to shifting the paradigm to zero emission transport.