Martina Rothenberger

09.2020 - 06.2021: Master Certificate in “Managing Climate Solutions” [English]

• Project for interdisciplinary perspectives on climate solutions: Solarizing HSG Roofs by Persuading Cantonal Policies with Policy Instruments

09.2019 - 11.2021: Dual Degree in Environmental Policy - International Affairs at the Universities Sciences Po Paris (PSIA) and University of St.Gallen [English]

• Master's thesis: Heart over mind in environmental politics? The role of cognitive and affective factors in the case of the political decision-making process of the CO2 law
• St.Gallen: International Relations with a focus on sustainability and development
• Paris: Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) with a focus on climate policy

09.2015 - 07.2018: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the Université de Lausanne and University of British Columbia in Vancouver [French & English]

• Interdisciplinary studies in political science, history, economics and law
• Exchange semester in English with a focus on international relations

April 2023 - January 2025: Project Manager Decarbonization at act Cleantech Agency Switzerland in Zurich

• Management of projects to develop decarbonization roadmaps for SMEs from various industries, in collaboration with the act network, to achieve the Swiss net zero target
• Co-leading the development of an industry roadmap for several AMAG body and paint stores to decarbonize repair operations - learn more here
• Representing the interests of the Swiss SME landscape as a climate expert at federal level, in particular at the Federal Office of Energy and the Federal Office for the Environment

March 2022 - March 2023: Young professional in climate protection strategies at First Climate in Zurich

• Accounting of greenhouse gas emissions according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol
• Support in the development of science-based targets for companies
• CDP reporting

May 2019 - August 2019: Internship in the location promotion of the city of St.Gallen

• Development of innovative strategies for the sustainable design of the city of St. Gallen through close cooperation with society, business and politics
• Involving citizens in political decision-making processes
• Supporting companies in their search for a new company headquarters in St.Gallen

November 2018 - April 2019: Internship in innovation and digitalization with a focus on data policy at Swissmem in Zurich

• Organization of the 4th R&D conference on Industry 4.0 with over 250 participants from different backgrounds
• Representation of Swissmem's interests in a cross-industry and interdisciplinary working group to develop a commitment by Swiss industry to the responsible use of data
• Redesign of the Industry 2025 website with Jimdo

2022: 1st prize for student awards of the Swiss Association for Energy Economics for my Master's thesis "Heart over mind in environmental politics? The role of affective and cognitive factors in the political decision-making process of the Swiss CO2 law"