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Robin Roels

Robin Roels

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    EU Raw Materials Coalition Coordinator at the European Environmental Bureau - Sufficiency, Circular Economy, Raw Materials Policy

  • Education

    • Sint-Pietersinstituut Gent

      2009 - 2015
      Latijn Wetenschappen Wiskunde 6

      Activities and Societies: Leerlingenraad Filming/Editing bij evenementen

    • Common Purpose

      2023 - 2024
      Sky Blue Programme in Environmental Leadership

      Activities and Societies: Working Collaboratively (Work as a team and build partnerships.) Navigating Unfamiliar Territory (Skills to navigate and operate in unfamiliar or challenging environments related to environmental issues.) Collaborating Across Cultures (Understanding and bridging cultural differences to facilitate successful collaboration.) Leading Beyond Traditional Authority (Lead without relying solely on traditional hierarchical authority structures.) Creating Effective Collaborations. The Sky Blue program is an online leadership initiative offered by Common Purpose, a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting good leadership. The program is designed for individuals who are actively working on environmental challenges. Its focus is on bringing together leaders from various fields and disciplines worldwide, with a common goal of addressing environmental issues collaboratively. The program aims to equip leaders with cross-boundary leadership skills and broader… Show more The Sky Blue program is an online leadership initiative offered by Common Purpose, a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting good leadership. The program is designed for individuals who are actively working on environmental challenges. Its focus is on bringing together leaders from various fields and disciplines worldwide, with a common goal of addressing environmental issues collaboratively. The program aims to equip leaders with cross-boundary leadership skills and broader networks to enhance their impact on environmental challenges. It emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach to re-imagine and transform systems that support our way of life. Show less

    • Ghent University

      2019 - 2021
      Magna Cum Laude Master's Degree Conflict and Development

    • Ghent University

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor's degree HISTORY

      Activities and Societies: VGK (Vlaams Geschiedkundige Kring), GhentMUN, EBEC Ghent, Welek competition Gent, UNYA Gent, ISHA Ghent

  • Experience

    • Speelplein Krawietel

      Jul 2013 - Aug 2015
      Monitor

      Providing activities for local children during summertime, like drawing, playing games, going on a trip, etc.

    • De Warande

      Jul 2014 - Feb 2022
      Lifeguard

      As a lifeguard I am responsible for the hygiene of the pool before and after opening hours. During the day I am responsible to keep a constant eye on the swimmers to guarantee their safety.Als redder ben ik verantwoordelijk voor de orde en netheid van het zwembad voor en na de uren. Tijdens de openingsuren wordt van ons verwacht het zwembad volledig op ieder moment in het oog te houden om de veiligheid te garanderen.

    • GhentMUN 2016

      Feb 2016 - Feb 2016
      Delegate

      Representing the Kingdom of Morocco in the General Assembly of the United Nations

    • Limun 2017 - Model United Nations

      Feb 2017 - Feb 2017
      Delegate

      Representing the Republic of Italy in the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)

    • UNYA Gent

      May 2017 - Feb 2022

      Network of United Nations Youth Organisations - working on the SDGs and International Diplomacy

      • Member

        Sept 2018 - Feb 2022

      • PR Officer

        May 2017 - Aug 2018

    • Solutio Advocaten - Solutio Lawyers

      Sept 2017 - Jan 2018
      Assistent

    • OxIMUN

      Nov 2017 - Nov 2017
      Delegate

      Representing Spain in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO/OTAN)

    • ISHA Ghent - International Students of History Association

      May 2018 - Sept 2019

      • Secretaris

        Sept 2017 - Sept 2019

      • Secretary - Fellow Organisor of the Extra Seminar: 100 years of Armistice (1918-2018)

        May 2018 - Oct 2018

    • Ghent Model United Nations

      Sept 2018 - Feb 2022

      GhentMUN is the MUN conference of Ghent, in cooperation with Ghent University (UGent) and the United Nations Youth Association of Ghent (UNYA Gent). We offer committees for beginner to expert level participants.GhentMUN 2018 will take place within the framework of the ‘sustainable development goals’ (SDG’s). These seventeen goals came into force on January first 2016 and are aspired to be achieved in 2030. The general mission of these goals is to create action to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change all over the world. Show less

      • Co Founder

        May 2017 - Feb 2022

      • President

        Sept 2018 - Oct 2019

    • Vlaams Jeugd Parlement

      Oct 2018 - Oct 2018
      Representative of the people

      The Flemish Youth Parliament is a parliamentary simulation. I was selected as one of the Representatives of the People. We had to join a fraction through which we had to debate and come to a consensus on Flemish legislation regarding youth well being, sustainability and education. To do this, we were informed by numerous experts in the field. Dedication, public speaking and team work with a diverse group where some of the most important skills used.

    • European Commission

      Feb 2019 - Feb 2020
      EDIC Young Multiplier

    • CATAPA

      Apr 2020 - now

      Board Member and President of CATAPA vzw, a local environmental justice organisation working on the impacts and injustices of mining in Latin America

      • Board Member - President

        Jan 2023 - now

      • Volunteer - Policy and Advocacy Projects

        Apr 2020 - now

    • European Environmental Bureau

      Feb 2022 - Aug 2022
      Assistant For Resource Justice

      As Assistant for Resource Justice I work within the Global Policies and Sustainability Unit of the EEB. The work encompasses advocating for social and environmental justice on a global scale when it comes to resource extraction, particularly for those critical raw materials needed for the green transition.

    • European Environmental Bureau

      Feb 2023 - now

      Responsible for Mining, Raw Materials and Critical Raw Materials Policy within the EU. Advocacy, Environmental Justice, and Economic Transition. Responsible for Raw Materials and Critical Raw Materials Policy within the EU. Advocacy, Environmental Justice, and economic transition.

      • Policy Officer for Raw Materials

        May 2024 - now

      • Associate Policy Officer for Raw Materials

        Feb 2023 - May 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

      Coursera
      Aug 2017
      View certificate certificate

    • Degrowth Summer School

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
      Jul 2023

    • Lifeguard/ Hoger Redder

      Sport Vlaanderen (Voormalig Bloso)
      Apr 2014
      View certificate certificate

    • European Green Academy 2024

      Green European Foundation
      Nov 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Global Energy and Climate Policy

      University of London
      Jul 2019
      View certificate certificate