At the Joint Research Centre , she leads capacity-building activities and provides tailor-made support to cities in various regions, including Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Mexico.
She is a key figure in the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy initiative, serving as a Project Lead for educational courses and contributing to subcommittees focused on energy access and energy poverty. valentina palermo
Her research involves using machine learning and regression analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of local climate policies and their impact on meeting 2030 mitigation targets. Key Research and Publications At the Joint Research Centre , she leads