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Nina Hall is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Europe. She is also a faculty affiliate at the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University. Her academic work focuses on transnational advocacy, international organizations, and climate change governance.
- Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in International Relations, University of Oxford
- Master’s degree in International Relations, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Her research centers on how international organizations such as UNHCR, IOM, and UNDP adapt to emerging global challenges like climate change. She investigates mandate expansion, institutional innovation, and the role of international bureaucrats in shaping policy. Her work bridges theory and practice in global governance, with a strong emphasis on climate-induced displacement and transnational advocacy in the digital age.
Her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on institutional adaptation, climate governance, and advocacy networks. Themes include the evolution of humanitarian mandates, digital activism, gender and climate policy, and the fragmentation of global governance. Her research combines qualitative case studies with policy analysis, contributing to both academic and practitioner debates.
Nina Hall has been recognized for her impactful scholarship, particularly her book on climate change and institutional adaptation, which has been praised by leading scholars in the field.
She has advised and collaborated with various research programs and think tanks. She was a co-founder of Te Kuaka (formerly New Zealand Alternative), an independent think tank, and has held research positions at the Weizenbaum Institute, Centre for Strategic Studies, and the Global Economic Governance Programme at Oxford. She has also contributed expert commentary to major media outlets including The Washington Post, The Guardian, Die Zeit Online, and Radio New Zealand.
She is actively engaged in public scholarship and global policy discourse, contributing to debates on climate justice, institutional reform, and the future of international cooperation.
