Introducing Aliisa Vulli: “In my work, I get to follow climate policy from a front-row seat”
The secretariat ensures that the Climate Change Panel’s work runs smoothly and has impact. In Aliisa Vulli’s broad role as a Coordinator, her knowledge of climate policy and ability to quickly absorb new information are key assets.
At the Climate Change Panel’s secretariat, the coordinator’s main task is to support the planning and initiation of projects.
“I help with drafting project applications, organizing meetings, providing practical guidance to project partners, and monitoring project progress,” Vulli explains.
Her responsibilities also include preparing and finalizing publications and statements, as well as facilitating meetings, stakeholder events, and planning workshops. Additionally, Vulli serves as the substitute for the Climate Change Panel’s communications specialist.
She participates in planning the Climate Change Panel’s activities together with the rest of the secretariat.
“We map out upcoming policy processes and stakeholders’ information needs, and based on that, we schedule the panel’s work program,” she says.
The secretariat must understand the planning system of climate policy and be familiar with the goals set in the national climate law. It’s also essential to understand the international and EU-level context and obligations, as they frame national actions.
“Understanding the timeline of climate policy is helpful. You need to know what’s currently relevant and what’s coming next,” Vulli notes.
The coordinator’s role is generalist and wide-ranging. It helps to be able to quickly grasp new information and see the bigger picture.
“Qualitative analysis of climate policy is one of my strengths. I have experience in project management and stakeholder collaboration, which has been useful in this role. You need to be able to get things moving and keep everything on track so that tasks are completed,” she explains.
“Multidisciplinary work fuels my thirst for knowledge”
It’s beneficial to understand how different scientific disciplines approach climate-related questions. Vulli enjoys the multidisciplinary nature of the work and its societal connections, which feed her curiosity.
“I have a background in social sciences, so the dialogue between politics and science is incredibly interesting to me. The Climate Change Panel consists of distinguished researchers from various fields, and all of its outputs and recommendations are based on research,” Vulli emphasizes.
“I’m constantly learning new things from the panel, and my understanding of climate change as a phenomenon has deepened through this role,” she adds.
Vulli enjoys working on a topic that is personally meaningful to her.
“Climate policy is a significant theme for me, and in this role, I’ve had the chance to follow it from a front-row seat. I feel that my work has societal impact,” she says.
She also appreciates the strong collaboration within the secretariat.
“We work as a team, and I can always rely on support from my colleagues when needed,” she says gratefully.
The Climate Change Panel’s secretariat supports decision-makers in all kinds of climate-related matters. It produces and compiles information to support decision-making. You can contact the Climate Change Panel’s secretariat when research-based information on climate topics is needed for policy decisions.