Max van Deursen

Max van Deursen is a PhD researcher at the Environmental Policy Group of Wageningen University & Research, focusing on international climate policy.15 He has a background in environmental science and global governance, with a master's degree in Climate Studies from Wageningen University, specializing in climate policy and sustainable development diplomacy.13

As part of the TRANSGOV project team, van Deursen's research centers on assessing how participation in climate transparency arrangements relates to domestic climate action.1 He is specifically examining the workings of two key transparency mechanisms under the UNFCCC: the Enhanced Transparency Framework and the Global Stocktake.1

Van Deursen has practical experience in climate negotiations, having served as the Dutch youth representative to the UN and interned at the UNFCCC secretariat.1 He actively participates in climate summits, such as COP29 in Baku, where he focuses on the role of transparency in climate governance.4

His recent work includes co-authoring an article titled "Is Enhanced Transparency the 'Backbone' of the Paris Agreement? A Critical Assessment"2, demonstrating his ongoing contribution to the field of climate policy and governance.