Zach Cohen
Senior Analyst, Global Engagement and Partnerships
Work
Areas of expertise:
Global climate policy, UN climate negotiations, international climate finance
Description
Zach supports the Global Engagement and Partnerships team in facilitating EDF’s global presence in UN processes and other multilateral fora. He supports the team’s research, writing, and advocacy engagement on international climate negotiations and other global issues including international climate finance.
Background
Prior to joining Environmental Defense Fund, Zach worked at UNICEF on the Climate and Environment team, where he supported efforts to strengthen the child and youth sensitivity of climate policies. He previously worked at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition as an advocate for U.S. development and diplomacy programs, including U.S. international climate finance.
Education
- M.A. in International Relations, with emphasis on climate change and development, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
- B.A. in International Relations and History, Occidental College
Latest pieces
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Solving the adaptation finance gap: Plans are in place, but funding falls short
Climate 411, November 14, 2024 -
To increase climate ambition, we need to change how we think about money
Climate 411, November 4, 2024 -
Lessons learned: New climate and biodiversity funds don’t need to start from scratch
Climate 411, June 20, 2024 -
Financing Solutions for Slow Onset Climate Challenges: Drawing on Nature’s Untapped Potential
Climate 411, May 8, 2024