Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Gabriela (Gaby) Alberola is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow with the ClimateFiGS project in the Department of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam. Gaby leverages her interdisciplinary background in biology, environmental policy, and political science, combined with her roots in activism, to address pressing environmental challenges. Born and raised in Panama City, Panama, her work is driven by a deep commitment to social and environmental justice.
Gaby’s research focuses on the subnational distribution of climate change funding in the Global South, analyzing its effectiveness, equity, and transparency. Her broader work delves into international environmental politics, political economy, and comparative politics, including resilience building, violence against environmental activists, and gender disparities in access to climate finance.
Gaby holds a PhD in Environmental Science and Management and an MA in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, an MS in Watershed Science and Policy from California State University, Monterey Bay, and a BS in Environmental Biology from the Universidad de Panamá.
