Friedrich Scherzinger

Carbon and Biodiversity Markets

Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

As I believe in the importance of restoring ecosystems and protecting biodiversity, I aim to create financial incentives for businesses and individuals to invest in nature-based solutions and support conservation efforts to contribute to a sustainable and peaceful society.

Experience

  • Secretary at PrimeBiochar Materials Ltd.
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    Leading the biochar carbon certification process, including project documentation, monitoring, and audit coordination. Ensuring compliance with Uganda's Carbon Market Regulation and environmental legislation. Stakeholder engagement with regulatory authorities and local communities.

  • Global Woods (Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland)
    • Technical Director
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Overseeing of the technical operations, including the conceptualization, implementation, documentation, and quality control of climate and biodiversity projects, as well as ensuring compliance with standards.

    • Project Manager
      Aug 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Project management in the context of A/R forest climate projects. Preparation of forest inventories, project documentations and audits. Stakeholder relationship management with project partners in Europe and South America.

  • Blue Book Trainee seconded from the European Commission at European Environment Agency
    Mar 2023 - Jul 2023 · 5 mos

    Drafting and revision of reports and briefings designed to inform policymakers and public about states and developments in the European environment as member of the Carbon Emissions and Removals Monitoring group. Communication with Eionet Partners and with the European Commission.

  • Research Associate at Deutsches Zentrum für integrative Biodiversitätsforschung (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig
    Apr 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Data analysis, research on the impact of climate and land use change on ecosystem service provision and on the ecological-economic multifunctionality of ecosystems. Special focus on insurance values of biodiversity and on the role of soils as carbon sinks.

  • Military Service at Bundeswehr (German Federal Armed Forces)
    Dec 2017 - Aug 2018 · 9 mos

    Military service at Gebirgsjägerbrigade 23, training in winter combat in the mountains, special training as animal transport leader, basic education in veterinary medicine and husbandry.