Max Schmidt

5+ years of experience as researcher and consultant on climate, development and energy policy & finance. Creative mindset with strategic eye, grit, and passion for developing new opportunities. Outgoing network-builder and communicator, with a can-do-attitude. Thrives around people with a purpose. Strong believer in contributing to fair and sustainable societies globally.

I have a Master of Science in Research for International Development from SOAS, University of London and two Bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Sociology from Leipzig University. I am also a Certified Expert in Climate and Renewable Energy Finance, awarded by the Frankfurt School – UNEP Collaborating Centre for Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance, and completed courses on energy physics and financial systems with Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, among others.