Alina Averchenkova

Alina Averchenkova is a Distinguished Policy Fellow and Lead for Governance and Legislation at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics (LSE). She also serves as a Visiting Senior Fellow at the Elcano Royal Institute in Spain. Her work focuses on climate governance, legislation, and policy advising for governments, parliaments, and international organizations globally.

Education: BSc in Geography from Moscow State University; MSc and PhD in Economics and International Development from the University of Bath, focusing on international climate policy effectiveness.

Research Interests:

• Climate governance frameworks and legislative design
• Public participation in climate decision-making
• Climate finance mechanisms
• International climate policy credibility
• Role of independent advisory bodies in climate policymaking

Recent Contributions:

• Co-authored Great Powers, Climate Change, and Global Environmental Responsibilities (2022)
• Contributed to UNFCCC policy briefs and submissions to national climate targets bills
• Lead on climate governance research for institutions like the World Bank and EU Climate Law initiatives

Engagement:

Active in global climate negotiations, parliamentary dialogues, and knowledge networks like the Knowledge Network on Climate Assemblies (KNOCA). Advises on climate finance, legislative frameworks, and policy implementation in countries like Mexico, South Africa, and Germany.