Esther Bollendorff

About

With 20 years experience in NGOs, startups, national and European institutions, I am an active shaper of the energy transition and have excellent knowledge of EU policy making. My enthusiasm, solution oriented mindset and large network make me an effective advocate, mobiliser and influencer. Being involved in collective processes to trigger societal change inspires me.

Experience

• Fossil Free Porgramme Manager at Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe
  May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  Working towards reaching climate neutrality by 2040 with a focus on designing and leading fossil phase out strategies across the EU.

• ENERGIRIS (5 yrs 9 mos)
  • Freelance Consultant
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 · 2 yrs

  • Board Member
    Apr 2014 - May 2018 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Strategic development of the cooperative financing renewables and energy efficiency projects in Brussels Region. In charge of communications, involved in membership development and management.

• Energy Policy Adviser at European Greens
  Nov 2014 - Nov 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

  Legislative work on EU energy policy. Crossparty negotiations.

• Political Assistant to MEP Claude Turmes at European Parliament
  Oct 2012 - Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  EU energy policy advice and communication (renewables, state aid/subsidies, nuclear, financing). Coordinating policy positions (European Institutions, NGO’s, industry, media), networking and press contact. Coordination of ITRE relevant work (energy, industry, research) committee work.

• Climate Campaigner at Friends of the Earth Europe
  Aug 2005 - Sep 2012 · 7 yrs 2 mos

  EU climate and energy policy advocacy FoEE member groups coordination Project leader on Emission Reduction Scenario Fundraising and reporting