Juliane Dziumla has been a member of UNU Resource Nexus since 2018 and is the co-founder of the Green Committee at the Institute.
As the UNU Resource Nexus Associate Sustainability Officer, Juliane is responsible for the institute’s environmental inventory and sustainability performance. She also coordinates projects related to sustainable development and its regional implementation alongside a wide range of stakeholders.
In response to the success of the UNU Resource Nexus Green Committee, and the increasing uptake of sustainable strategies, the position of Sustainability Coordinator is one that UNU Resource Nexus has pioneered. As of 2019 the Institute has maintained carbon neutrality, and is acting as the pilot entity to implement the UN Sustainability Strategy across the United Nations University.
Juliane is passionate about sustainability and is dedicated to working towards a greener future. Prior to joining UNU Resource Nexus, she worked in the Business Development department of the recycling company, TerraCycle, where she produced business proposals for new recycling products, and then as a marketing assistant for HOGA Schools. In her role as an academic coordinator, Juliane led the UNU Resource Nexus/UNEP project on Sustainable Infrastructure in Chile. She is also conducting Doctoral Research in the field of innovative urban agriculture, as part of her study, Juliane focuses on Vertical Farming and its potential to support sustainable food production and assist in the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals.
UNU Resource Nexus Focus Areas
- Resilient Food, Forest and Ecosystems
- Transformed Landscapes
Research Interests
- Agricultural Development
- Environmental Change & Sustainable Development
- Sustainability
- Sustainable urban development
Appointments
- Sustainability Coordinator, UNU Resource Nexus
- Executive Associate, UNU Resource Nexus
- Assistant for Marketing and Educational Guidance, HOGA Schulen
- PR and Business Development, TerraCycle