Giulia Jacovella

About Giulia Jacovella

I am a passionate Youth and Climate Analyst at the United Nations Development Programme…

Experience

1. Youth and Climate Analyst

   Undp

   Nov 2020 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Spearheaded youth & climate activities and partnerships as part of the implementation of UNDP Youth Global Programme on Sustainable Development and Peace and UNDP Climate Promise.Organized and facilitated high-profile events (roundtable discussions, interministerial lunches, webinars, workshops, e-consultations) focusing on youth empowerment in decision-making on climate/climate security, peace, energy and biodiversity. Convened young leaders, youth networks, UN partners, Member States (UAE, Azerbaijan, Sweden, Italy, Belgium, Indonesia), and institutions for international events like ECOSOC Youth Forum (20••••24), ECOSOC Partnership Forum, High-Level Political Forum, NDC Youth Engagement Forum, LDC5 Conference, Stockholm+50, Youth4Climate flagship events, COP (27, 28 & 29).Led research efforts on youth, children, and vulnerable groups\' inclusion in climate change decision-making. This included analyzing nationally-determined contributions from 120+ countries receiving support by UNDP\'s Climate Promise; supervising the development and launch of On Equal Terms, a checklist to establish a youth-inclusive NDC process and previously, Aiming Higher: Elevating Youth Engagement for Climate Action.Provided critical feedback on policy papers, guidance tools, handbooks, and communication materials related to youth, gender, governance, and environment.Managed and expanded UNDP4Youth\'s social media presence (X, IG, Youtube, Linktree) and SparkBlue platform. Established the Youth4Climate: Engagement Community. Authored and co-created The Loop: UNDP\'s Youth Empowerment Update and various blogs/articles. Utilized graphic design skills (social media cards, presentations, layouts) using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva. Actively participated in monthly communication task force meetings within UNDP and the broader Youth2030 Communications Group.Championed multiple youth initiatives within UNDP, including Youth4Climate and UNDP-Samsung Generation17.

Education

• LUISS Guido Carli University

  Undergraduate

  2010 — 2013

• University of Durham

  ERASMUS Student at the School of Government and International Affairs

  2012 — 2013

• School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London

  Master's degree

  2013 — 2014

• Liceo Ginnasio Luigi Galvani, Bologna

  Maturità scientifica- IGCSEs (International General Certificates of Secondary Education)

  2005 — 2010

• Natural Resource Governance Institute

  Natural Resources for Sustainable Development: The Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mining Governance

  2016 — 2016

• El Quetzal Spanish School, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

  Spanish

  2017 — 2017

• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  Executive Education Course: Climate Change: Economics and Governance

  2022 — 2022

Skills

• Environmental Policy
• Food Security
• Forced Migration
• Political Science
• Wildlife Conservation
• Fundraising
• International Relations
• Microsoft Office
• Policy
• Gender Studies
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Legal Writing
• Forestry
• International Environmental Law
• Water Conservation
• Higher Education
• Human Rights
• Humanitarian
• Public Speaking
• Environmental Awareness
• Qualitative Research
• Policy Analysis
• International Development
• International Organizations
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Natural Resources
• Research
• Politics
• Nonprofits
• Political Campaigns
• Water Law
• Foreign Policy
• Public Policy
• International Human Rights
• Indigenous Rights
• Environmental Issues
• Refugees