João Pedro Gouveia holds a PhD in Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies from the NOVA School of Science and Technology of NOVA University of Lisbon (PT). He is a Senior Researcher at the Center for Environmental and Sustainability Research (CENSE) and thematic line coordinator at CHANGE – Global Change and Sustainability Institute. He is an invited Professor at ISEC Lisbon and FCT-NOVA University, Portugal.

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He has 15 years of experience in research and teaching activities, international funding acquisition, projects leadership, and team management.

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His experience also spans the participation and coordination of multilevel (from local governments to EU-wide) high-level policy support and technical studies on energy systems, smart and sustainable cities, buildings energy efficiency, energy poverty, and climate mitigation and adaptation.

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João has a strong scientific impact being the author of over 40 peer-reviewed articles in international high-impact factor journals (with over 2300 citations) and has contributed to presentations at over 100 national and international conferences/events.

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João Pedro is part of the Coordination team of the EU Energy Poverty Advisory HUB for DG Energy of the European Commission, Founder and Board Member of APEEN – Portuguese Association for Energy Economics; and he takes part on multiple EU projects advisory boards.

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João Pedro Gouveia is one of the Founders of Regenerative Intelligence (RegenIntel), a global advisory consultancy working on effectively implementing a “system of solutions” for the planet and people at scale.

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