Pim Valdre
About Pim Valdre
Pim Valdre serves as the Manager of Climate and Industry Transition Engagement at the World Economic Forum, where he has worked since 2020. With a decade of experience in international diplomacy and policy, he has held various roles at the United Nations and the International Peace Institute, focusing on conflict resolution and humanitarian affairs.
Work at World Economic Forum
Pim Valdre has been serving as the Manager of Climate and Industry Transition Engagement at the World Economic Forum since 2020. In this role, he focuses on engaging stakeholders in climate-related initiatives and industry transitions. His work is based in Cologny, Geneva, Switzerland, where he has contributed to the Forum's efforts in addressing global climate challenges.
Education and Expertise
Pim Valdre holds a Master of Arts in Political Science from Uppsala University, which he completed from 2008 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts from Stockholm University between 2002 and 2004. His academic background is complemented by studies in International Affairs at Sciences Po and Political Science at Lund University. Valdre has expertise in multilateral diplomacy, communications, conflict resolution, and humanitarian affairs.
Background
Pim Valdre has over 10 years of experience in international relations, having worked with the United Nations, the International Peace Institute, and the Arab Regional Initiative. His career includes significant roles such as Political Affairs Officer at the Executive Office of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Director of External Relations at the International Peace Institute in New York. He has a regional focus on the Middle East in his policy analysis work.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Pim Valdre has been involved in policy processes related to the United Nations' role in resolving international disputes, managing humanitarian crises, and supporting long-term development initiatives. His previous positions include Special Advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sweden and various diplomatic roles at the United Nations, contributing to his extensive knowledge and experience in international diplomacy.