Florian Wengel

Florian Wengel is a PhD candidate in Economics at SOAS University of London and a Doctoral Research Fellow. He is concurrently a visiting doctoral researcher at the Macro and Green Finance Lab at Peking University's National School of Development. His primary affiliations include the Department of Economics at SOAS and collaborative engagements with institutions like the Kiel Institute for the World Economy and the German Institute for Development and Sustainability.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Business (University of Hamburg)
• Master of Science in Economics (Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne & Fudan University)

His research focuses on sustainable finance mechanisms, climate transition risks, and the decarbonisation of emerging economies, with a regional emphasis on China. He explores how financial systems can mitigate climate-related disruptions, particularly through scenario analysis of transition pathways. Florian advises financial institutions in emerging markets and organizes seminars on green economic transitions via the d\carb Future Economy Forum.

Florian’s work is supported by prestigious scholarships and involves interdisciplinary collaboration. He has contributed to initiatives like the Kiel Institute China Initiative and engages in policy-relevant research on international climate finance.

• Key Projects:
• PhD Thesis: 'Assessing climate-related financial risks in the Chinese economy'
• Advisory roles in Sino-German sustainable development projects