Frederike Klümper
Programme Director Land Governance
Frederike's thematic interests lie at the intersection of natural resource governance, social accountability tools, and participatory development approaches. She leads the Land Governance team, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects that focus on land governance and climate adaptation. Her work emphasizes the critical intersection between land rights and climate action, fostering innovative solutions to address global challenges.
Frederike has extensive experience as a researcher and adviser, having collaborated with diverse organizations across Africa, Europe, and Central Asia. She holds a PhD from the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies, where her research focused on water and land governance in Tajikistan.
Net Zero Needs Land Justice
As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, one crucial dimension of climate action remains underexplored: the link between net-zero strategies and land rights.
Without Land Justice and Social Equity, Carbon Markets Will Fail
Carbon markets are expanding rapidly, but without secure land rights and social equity, they risk harming local communities and failing to meet climate goals. Robust land laws, human rights safeguards, and community engagement must be included in carbon market policies if we are to secure just and effective climate action.