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Evelyne Williams is a Research Associate at the Center on Global Energy Policy within Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), where she focuses on the intersection of international trade, energy, and decarbonization policies. Her expertise spans carbon pricing mechanisms, climate negotiations, and the practical implementation of international climate agreements.
Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Distinction from Barnard College, Columbia University, and is pursuing a Master of International Affairs at Columbia's SIPA. Her academic background complements her extensive government experience, including service as a Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State.
Her research interests center on how trade policies interact with climate objectives, particularly examining carbon pricing frameworks across international jurisdictions. Williams brings special attention to the impacts on island economies, drawing from her upbringing in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. She has contributed to socio-economic and climate-related policy initiatives across multiple government agencies, including the U.S. Mission to the United Nations and the Office of the Geographer and Global Issues.
Williams' recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on bridging technical climate policy with practical trade implications. Her work examines implementation challenges of international climate agreements, particularly the International Maritime Organization's net-zero framework and the interplay between the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and US-EU trade relations. These publications reflect her expertise in translating complex climate policies into actionable trade frameworks.
Professional Recognition
- State Department's Colin Powell Leadership Program fellowship for emerging policy leaders
Williams brings significant government experience to her academic role, having served as deputy lead negotiator on carbon pricing at the International Maritime Organization. She has represented the United States in international climate negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Her work connects academic research with practical policy implementation, drawing on her experience across multiple government agencies to inform her analysis of global energy and trade policy challenges.
At Columbia University, Williams contributes to initiatives examining energy policy, trade policy, and climate change. Her work with the Center on Global Energy Policy positions her at the forefront of research examining how international trade frameworks can support or hinder global decarbonization efforts, particularly in vulnerable island economies.
