Claudia Kemfert is currently Professor of Energy Economics and Sustainability at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin since 2009 and Head of the department Energy, Transportation, Environment at the German Institute of Economic Research (DIW Berlin) since April 2004. Prior to this, from 2004 – 2009 Claudia was professor... Read more
Claudia Kemfert is currently Professor of Energy Economics and Sustainability at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin since 2009 and Head of the department Energy, Transportation, Environment at the German Institute of Economic Research (DIW Berlin) since April 2004. Prior to this, from 2004 – 2009 Claudia was professor of environmental economics at Humboldt University Berlin.
Claudia’s research focuses on the economic assessment of climate and energy policy strategies. She has published numerous articles in high level scientific journals and has recently published two highly recognised books to illustrate the economic impacts of climate change and energy policy.
She has received an award from DAAD, was honoured in 2006 as top German Scientist from the German research foundation, Helmholtz and Leibniz Association, and in 2011 was awarded with the Urania Medaille and also the B.A.U.M. environmental award for best science.
Claudia Kemfert has advised EU president José Manuel Barroso and acts as an external expert for the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC). She is a member of the High Level Expert Group of the EU Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability and of the Advisory Group on Energy of the European Commission (DG Research) as well as a member of the Club of Rome. She furthermore acts as jury member for several significant sustainability prices.
Claudia Kemfert studied economics at Oldenburg, Bielefeld (Germany) and Stanford University (USA). After completing her PhD in 1998, Claudia worked for the Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) (Italy) and Stuttgart University (Institute for Rational Energy Use). She gave lectures at the universities of St. Petersburg, Moscow and Siena. In 2000, she waas Associate Professor and headed a PhD research group at Oldenburg University. She was the first associate professor in Germany who got a tenured professor position. She is project manager of diverse research projects about environmental and energy policy strategies, and she is engaged in different networks like the Energy Modeling Forum (EMF) at Stanford University.
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Claudia Kemfert's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Claudia tailored to your event.
Claudia Kemfert speaks on Sustainability. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Claudia to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Claudia Kemfert for events worldwide, subject to Claudia's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Claudia Kemfert is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Claudia can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Claudia Kemfert on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Claudia can offer.
Claudia Kemfert delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Claudia Kemfert's areas of expertise include Sustainability. To get a clear sense of Claudia's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Claudia Kemfert can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Sustainability is relevant. Details of Claudia's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Claudia Kemfert is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Claudia Kemfert, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Claudia's current availability for your dates.