About

I am a freelance writer and independent consultant specialising in climate policy and sustainable development.  I work for clients alone or with associate consultants, when needed.

My career highlights include significant contributions to climate journalism, climate policy and strategic communications, as well as grassroots community involvement. 

  • Climate and energy journalism: I have worked full time as financial and energy reporter for Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall Street Journal Europe, as well as specialist publications such as Argus Media and Euromoney Institutional Investor. I currently write on a freelance basis for a variety of specialist publications including Insurance Day, published by Lloyds List.
  • Policy expertise: I chaired the policy working group for the “The Big Ask” campaign, which had a key role in the establishment of the UK Climate Change Act of 2008. As head of energy policy at Friends of the Earth, I managed a comprehensive research project supporting the Act’s establishment, which achieved prime time coverage (e.g. BBC Newsnight). 
  • Communications expertise: I advise international clients on sustainable development as well as climate policy and communications.  I recently served as a global communication and engagement lead for UK climate finance program UK PACT, working closely with British embassies across the world.
  • Community involvement: I was elected in 2021 to the Committee of Italians Abroad (Comites) for London and Southern England and I was previously a founding board member of the3million, which represented EU citizens during Brexit negotiations. 

Recognition and achievements

I also produce short films on environmental issues that have been shown at film festivals. My film “Toxic” was a runner up at the TVE Global Sustainability Film Awards 2020. I have been quoted or interviewed as an expert on climate and energy policy by various media outlets, including the BBC, ITV, Sky News, and Reuters Television, and the World Economic Forum. I hold an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science and I am a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts Manufacturing and Commerce. 

For more information and my daily rates, please contact me at mail [AT] germanacanzi.eu