Florence Pichon
About Florence Pichon
Florence Pichon is a Research Associate based in Yangon, Myanmar, with extensive experience in climate finance and disaster risk management. She has held various research positions at organizations such as the Overseas Development Institute and the World Bank Group, contributing to strategic planning and capacity building in climate finance.
Current Role in Yangon
Florence Pichon currently holds the position of Research Associate at the Overseas Development Institute, based in Yangon, Myanmar. She has been in this role since 2019, contributing to various research initiatives and projects. Her work focuses on enhancing the understanding of climate finance and disaster risk management within the region.
Previous Experience at ODI
Florence Pichon has extensive experience at the Overseas Development Institute. She served as a Senior Research Officer in the Water Policy Programme from 2017 to 2020 and as a Research Officer in the Climate and Environment Programme from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Research Assistant in the same programme from 2012 to 2013. Her roles involved conducting research and providing insights on climate and environmental policies.
Work at World Bank Group
Florence Pichon worked as a Climate and Disaster Risk Researcher at the World Bank Group from 2019 to 2021. In this role, she focused on analyzing the impacts of climate change and disaster risks, contributing to the development of strategies aimed at mitigating these challenges in Myanmar.
Education and Academic Background
Florence Pichon earned her Master of Science (MSc) degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science, studying from 2012 to 2013. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History and Government at The University of Texas at Austin from 2008 to 2012. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her research in climate and environmental policies.
Role at Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre
Since 2021, Florence Pichon has been serving as a Climate Finance Technical Advisor at the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre. In this capacity, she acts as a focal point for disaster risk finance, working to enhance the capacity of National Societies in discussions related to climate finance and strategic planning.