Coordinator for Climate and Labour, Institute for Sustainable Regional Development in Europe (PECO)
Ronja is Coordinator for Climate and Labour at the PECO Institute, a specialized institute within IG BAU - the German Trade Union for Construction Workers affiliated to Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI) focusing on sustainability in construction and forestry, occupational health and safety, climate change, and worker relations. Her expertise lies in sustainable construction methods, materials, and their implications for the workforce. Prior to her current role, Ronja worked as a lobbyist for Volkswagen and Friends of the Earth Bavaria, bridging industry insights with environmental advocacy. She initially trained as a laboratory assistant in chemistry before pursuing academic studies in International Relations.
Ronja has also been active in international labour movements, serving as a representative of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) in youth councils for both the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the Pan-European Regional Council (PERC). She is a Fulbright alumna, bringing a global perspective to discussions on sustainability, labour, and climate policies.
