Andrea Cederquist
About Andrea Cederquist
Andrea Cederquist is the RENCOP Coordinator at Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, leading the UrbCultural Planning project to develop policies for citizen-driven urban solutions.
Current Role at Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
Andrea Cederquist serves as the Project Leader at Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, where she has been active since 2019. In her current role, she coordinates the RENCOP (Renewable Energy Cooperation Partnerships) initiative, focusing on fostering partnerships in renewable energy sectors. Additionally, she leads the UrbCultural Planning project, which aims to develop policies that encourage citizen-driven solutions to urban societal challenges. This position allows her to integrate her expertise in sustainability and urban planning.
Previous Experience at Ramboll Management Consulting
Andrea Cederquist worked as a Consultant at Ramboll Management Consulting from 2007 to 2009 in Hamburg, Germany. During her tenure, she contributed to various consulting projects, leveraging her background in environmental management and policy. This role provided her with valuable experience in consulting methodologies and client engagement in the sustainability sector.
Background in Environmental Advocacy
Cederquist has a strong background in environmental advocacy, having worked at Greenpeace in various capacities. From 2002 to 2006, she served as a Campaigner focusing on biodiversity and oceans. Later, from 2009 to 2014, she took on the role of Campaigner for biodiversity and international forests. Her work at Greenpeace involved developing campaigns aimed at raising awareness and promoting conservation efforts.
Academic Qualifications
Andrea Cederquist studied at the Institut für Meereskunde (IfM) at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, where she achieved a Diplom Biologin. She also holds a Master of Science in Environmental Management and Policy from the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) at Lund University, Sweden. These academic credentials underpin her expertise in environmental issues and policy development.
Involvement in Cultural Planning
Since 2019, Andrea Cederquist has been involved in cultural planning as a method for urban social innovation. This approach emphasizes the role of culture in addressing urban challenges and enhancing community engagement. Her work in this area aligns with her current projects at Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, where she seeks to implement citizen-driven solutions to societal issues.