Alicia Kathrin Schmid
Working at Perspectives allows me to co-develop innovative solutions and approaches to foster impactful climate action on a global scale for the preservation of the planet we call “home.”
Alicia Schmid has built the foundation of her career in accelerating climate solutions by leading projects to foster Public-Private-Partnerships in various sectors crucial for decarbonization efforts globally (e.g., energy, buildings, transport, and industry). Additionally she is experienced in fostering cross-sector collaboration by convening key stakeholders from corporates, governments, NGOs, and academia alongside the international climate negotiations at COP26, COP27 and COP28.
Alicia brings a wealth of project management and stakeholder engagement experience to Perspectives. As a consultant, she is actively supporting projects and reasearch on mitigation strategies and carbon markets.
With a background in political science (B.A) specialised in sustainable development and a degree in Environmental Governance (M.Sc.), Alicia has strong methodological, analytical and research skills. She is currently based in Copenhagen, Denmark and is fluent in English and German with a good knowledge of Spanish and French.
Areas of expertise
Climate Policy
Carbon Markets
Mitigation Strategies
Project Management
Selected publications
Applying corresponding adjustments: Methods and key implications · 2026 Paris-alignment in carbon crediting: What it means, why it matters and how it can be implemented · 2026 A Roadmap for integrating the Cooling Sector in Ethiopia's NDC · 2025 How to support actors in Least Developed Countries accessing climate finance to accelerate rural cooling solutions · 2024 Analysis of the ICVCM’s core carbon principles and assessment framework · 2024
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