Dr. Martin Frick
About Dr. Martin Frick
Dr. Martin Frick serves as the Director of the WFP Global Office in Berlin and has extensive experience in climate policy and humanitarian efforts, having held senior positions at various international organizations.
Work at World Food Programme
Dr. Martin Frick serves as the Director of the WFP Global Office in Berlin. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's mission of combating global hunger and enhancing food security. His role involves strategic leadership and coordination of initiatives aimed at improving food systems and addressing the challenges of food insecurity on a global scale.
Previous Roles in International Organizations
Dr. Frick has extensive experience in international organizations. He worked at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as the Director of the Climate, Energy and Tenure Division from 2015 to 2017. He also served as the Senior Director for Policy and Programme Coordination at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, he was the Deputy to the Special Envoy for the UN Food Systems Summit in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Martin Frick has a robust educational background. He studied law at the University of Regensburg, where he earned his doctorate in 1996. He also attended Sciences Po Strasbourg, where he completed a Certificat d'Etudes Politiques in 1991. His academic training has equipped him with a deep understanding of political and legal frameworks, particularly in relation to climate and food systems.
Career in Climate Diplomacy
Dr. Frick has held significant roles in climate diplomacy. He was the Climate Diplomacy Leader and Head of the Berlin Office at E3G from 2011 to 2012. Prior to that, he served as the Deputy CEO at the Global Humanitarian Forum from 2007 to 2010. His work has focused on integrating climate considerations into humanitarian responses and policy development.
Fellowship and Research Experience
Dr. Frick has been involved in research and fellowship roles, including his position as a Senior International Fellow at Demos from 2010 to 2011. This role allowed him to engage in policy research and advocacy, contributing to discussions on international development and climate change.