Remina Aleksieva

I am a young policy professional with a wide range of interests related to environmental matters, including energy and climate policy, law, and behavioral science. 

During my BSc in Psychology, I was exposed to valuable research insights on human cooperation and environmental beliefs. I discovered the vast array of ways to achieve environmental behavioral change – both at a local and global level. This has been one of the reasons I pursued an MSc in International Public Policy and became interested in scrutinizing the nodes between behavioral science and policy-making.

I have taken part in behavioral science research projects looking at sustainable behavior, collective action, and environmental policy, and have worked on projects investigating the role of media framing of climate change on environmental attitudes. Recently, I have engaged in local-led sustainable development solutions through a research project exploring the socio-economic, urban, and legal barriers and enablers for development in the region. 

My interests encompass the fields of just transition, European legal and policy commitments for climate change adaptation and mitigation, renewable energy sources, and the role of youth in environmental policy. 

In my spare time, I am an avid classical ballet dancer and love to spend time in nature.

What makes me connect to the Black Sea?
The Black Sea is an important part of Bulgaria’s history, culture, and development. It has valuable potential for nature conservation, sustainable tourism, and renewable energy production – it is a matter of a collective effort to seize the opportunities for its development. I would like to be part of this collective effort. 

The Related Blue Economy Sector:
Research, Sustainable tourism, Renewable Energy Sources (RES)

My Keywords
The Black Sea is an important part of Bulgaria’s history, culture, and development. It has valuable potential for nature conservation, sustainable tourism, and renewable energy production – it is a matter of a collective effort to seize the opportunities for its development. I would like to be part of this collective effort.