education:

PhD Candidate, Warsaw School of Economics
MSc Politics and Government in the European Union, specialisation: International Relations of Europe, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), London, United Kingdom (2013 –2014),
Exchange student – BA International Relations, Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po), Paris, France (2011-2012),
BA European Studies, University of Warsaw (2009-2012)

languages:

Polish (native), English (fluent), French (fluent), Spanish (beginner)

Karolina Zubel

Environment, Energy and Climate Change Director

Karolina Zubel holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science and BA from the University of Warsaw and Sciences Po Paris. Currently, she is a PhD student at the Warsaw School of Economics, focusing her research endeavours on smart cities developments. Her work has been at the intersection of sustainability, low-carbon technology and innovation, as well as new financial instruments for global challenges. Additionally, she has worked on numerous projects commissioned by Committee of the Regions, focusing on local and regional authorities from different angles. Prior to CASE, Karolina was a Head of Impact Research Hub at ImpactCEE, leading projects across a range of horizontal issues. Among others, she published on climate change mitigation, post-carbon cities and 5G network technology for urban areas. Previously, she has also worked for the European External Action Service and the Polish Institute of International Affairs. Moreover, Karolina represents the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers community, working mainly on projects focusing on green and sustainable development.

project involvement: expert

Contribution of Mediterranean cities and regions to building water resilience

The means for cities and regions to support the energy transition in the Mediterranean

Natural disasters: anticipatory governance and disaster risk management from a local and regional perspective

Study on affordable sustainable housing in the EU

Towards Regional Circular Supply Chains: Knowledge exchange from V4 to WB

Strategies for the Evaluation and Assessment of Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal (SEAO2-CDR)

The cost of non-rurality – preparing for a better urban-rural balance in EU funding

Making the EESC the facilitator and guarantor of participatory democracy activities including structured dialogue with civil society organisations, and citizens’ panels

The territorial dimension of the Conference on the Future of Europe and its follow-ups

A new agenda for the Mediterranean: are the EU tools and means of action up to its ambitions?

USAGE – Urban Stormwater Aquaponics Garden Environment

GREEN HEAT - towards collaborative local decarbonization

EU financial assistance available to local and regional authorities in Eastern Partnership countries

Agriculture and food security in climate sensitive areas in the Mediterranean

Technical Assistance in Realisation of the European Commission 5th Progress Report on Renewable Energy

Establishment of Energy Efficiency Experts Platform

REmote Climate Effects and their Impact on European sustainability, Policy and Trade (RECEIPT)

The contribution of local and regional authorities to the development of the blue economy

“Future Trends and Taxation”

Division of Powers study – EU Member States

EU financial assistance available to local and regional authorities in Mediterranean partner countries

EU financial assistance available to local and regional authorities in Eastern Partnership countries

Developing, piloting and standardising on-tax financing for residential energy efficiency retrofits in European cities and regions (EuroPACE)

Central European Day of Energy (CEDE)

Energy efficiency: The role of the local and regional authorities in the Eastern Partnership countries

Cross-border cooperation in the Mediterranean Region

Transferring V4 and Georgia Reform Experience to Facilitate Economic Development in Belarus

Analysis of energy prices and costs in the EU, its Member States and major trading partners

project involvement: manager

Central European Day of Energy (CEDE)

Study on Council Directive 2011/64/EU on the structure and rates of excise duty applied to manufactured tobacco

Evaluation study on the application of the provisions of the Council Directive 95/60/EC of 27 November 1995 on fiscal marking of gas oil and kerosene

Reform of rules on EU VAT rates

Cross-border cooperation in the Mediterranean Region

New Approach to the European Neighbourhood Policy

Metal mines – case study

Study and Reports on the VAT Gap in the EU-28 Member States

The situation of national minorities in Crimea following its annexation by Russia

Transferring V4 and Georgia Reform Experience to Facilitate Economic Development in Belarus

Analysis of energy prices and costs in the EU, its Member States and major trading partners

Easing legal and administrative obstacles in EU border regions

case publications

The contribution of the Mediterranean cities and regions to building water resilience

Urban Farming and Its Socioeconomic and Environmental Benefits for Ensuring Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Jordan

The cost of non-rurality – preparing for a better urban-rural balance in EU funding

Making the EESC the facilitator and guarantor of participatory democracy activities

The territorial dimension of the Conference on the Future of Europe and its follow-ups

Does the EU have a truly comprehensive and strategic framework for its relations with its Southern Neighborhood (SN)?

A Euro-Mediterranean Green Deal? Towards a Green Economy in the Southern Mediterranean

Digitalisation of Poland's post-COVID economy – how to make the best use of the EU Recovery Fund?

The Importance of E-commerce, Digital Trade, and Maintaining the WTO E-commerce Customs Duty Moratorium

Agriculture and food security in climate sensitive areas in the Mediterranean

Contribution of local and regional authorities to the development of the blue economyin the Mediterranean

EuroPACE Market Analysis

EU28 legal and fiscal readiness for the adoption of an on-tax financing mechanism - EuroPACE

National Innovation Policies: What Countries Do Best and How They Can Improve