Berlin Metropolitan Area
Kathy manages European funded projects fostering the sustainable development of the Blue Economy through innovative approaches. The sea is her beloved paradise, where the wind-water sports enthusiast revitalises her soul and finds boundless joy. In projects applying innovative approach such as ocean multi-use combining offshore renewable energy and sustainable algae aquaculture or tourism, she works on a variety of topics and various stakeholders relevant for the future of the blue economy. In the business development team, she supports SME’s and start ups in their work and facilitates community building across stakeholders from academia, industry and policy active in the blue bioeconomy. She is academically trained in environmental and resource economics with a passion for science communication and a keen sense for design. With her degree in sustainable business management, she started the small upcycling design venture, Umoyalife, gaining hands-on experience in launching a business. UMOYA translated means WIND, SOUL ,SPIRIT. Combining it with the word "life", it describes her feeling of freedom when she is out on the water with wind-& kitesurfing gear. The word UMOYA is based on Bantu languages being the foundation for many languages spoken on the African continent.
Umoyalife is a forward-thinking design company that specialises in sustainable fashion. Their upcycled products showcase their commitment to both style and sustainability. Utilizing materials that would otherwise go to waste, Umoyalife transforms them into unique products with a fashion-forward style. Each piece tells a story of responsible consumption and creative repurposing, aligning with the growing trend towards environmentally conscious fashion. As an innovative solution to textile waste, these upcycled products are not only stylish but also an ethical choice for consumers.
Research Area: The Environment and Natural Resources and Ocean Health Climate change and policies: economical and ecological impacts of environmental damages/national and international issues and approaches. Environmental and resources economics: principles of sustainable development/ optimization of resource use (fisheries, forestry)/biodiversity and nature conservation. Geography and ecology: analysis and visualization of land-use changes (coastal erosion, deforestation) and effects of environmental damages (algal blooms). Ecosystem-based climate protection: decarbonization measures/carbon sequestration of marine ecosystems/enhanced weathering/green-blue infrastructures in urban spaces. Environmental Valuation: monetary valuation of ecosystem services and environmental damages/evaluation of nature capital/ UN Inclusive Wealth Index. Fisheries database maintenance
Inclusive Blue Wealth - Valuing Coastal Carbon Uptakes The thesis assesses the physical and monetary value of carbon sequestered by marine ecosystems in Exclusive Economic Zones at a global and national level. The carbon estimates of mangrove forests, salt marshes and seagrass meadows derived by species can store carbon for a long time and confirm the importance of healthy ecosystems in the fight against climate change. The carbon estimates are valued by the social cost of carbon. Whereas mean values of the TEEB ecosystem service valuation are used to derive the inclusive worth by ecosystem. The calculations for the Inclusive Blue Wealth Index, which is based on the natural capital accounting framework of the UN, requires an internationally accepted system to create incentives for sustainable ocean protection. The incorporation of marine resources in national accounting systems and the consideration of "blue carbon" in emissions trading systems is essential for marine and ocean protection .
°Strategic and conceptional planning of campaigns in Germany °Implementation of international advertising campaigns °Communication with internal and external partners (departments/stores/customers/partners) °Bid solicitation and decision °Reporting and documentation of campaigns °Department responsible for baby department °Ambassador for sustainability in order to implement staff workshops for a better customer-employee- communication related to sustainable measures