Sophia Tomany

Former Research Assistant

Personal Profile

Focus

Sophia worked as a research assistant on 1.5 degree lifestyles at ZOE. She is interested in the discovery and dissemination of creative, cross-cutting policy solutions for the complex socioeconomic and ecological challenges facing Europe and in the use of different forms of evidence to ensure just and effective social policy.

Background

Before joining the ZOE Institute, Sophia completed a Master’s degree in Public Policy at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy in Erfurt, Germany. This built upon her interdisciplinary Bachelor’s degree in Politics, Psychology, Law, and Economics (PPLE) from the University of Amsterdam. Throughout her studies, she worked as a research intern on diverse projects in the NGO, start-up, and academic worlds.

Associated projects
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Policy Pathways towards 1.5-Degree Lifestyles

This project explores how to translate research on sustainable living into ambitious and transformative policies at the EU level.

Associated publications
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Demand-side solutions to address energy shortages

How the EU and Member States can boost energy savings through effective, socially balanced policy measures

Housing in a Climate-Neutral Europe

Reshaping Housing Policy for Equitable 1.5-Degree Lifestyles

Equitable 1.5 Degree Lifestyles

How socially fair policies can support the implementation of the Green Deal

Reducing Emissions through Equitable 1.5 Degree Lifestyles

An Essential Plank in Bridging the Emissions Gap

Publication series: Policy Pathways towards 1.5-Degree Lifestyles

Policy briefs exploring how future-fit policy pathways for Europe can be created to meet the 1.5 degree scenario in the areas of food, mobility and housing.