WISIONS is an initiative of the Wuppertal Institute. The core team is made up of members of the Research Unit „International Energy Transitions“ within the „Future Energy and Industry Systems“ division of Wuppertal Institute. WISIONS is also backed by the expertise of a wide range of colleagues within and outside the institute.
Dr. Willington Ortiz
Project Coordinator
Dr. Willington Ortiz
Our research is transformative, aiming to understand and support local actors in the transition to sustainable development.
Dr. Julia C. Terrapon-Pfaff
Sustainable energy solutions empower people to improve their livelihoods for instance by enabling productive use and economic development.
Dr. Julia C. Terrapon-Pfaff
Deputy Project Coordinator
Maria Yetano Roche
Project Collaborator
Maria Yetano Roche
Local energy experts have a wealth of experience that is key to accelerating the local energy transition. They know best what works in their communities – and what doesn’t.
Fabio Schojan
South-South knowledge sharing empowers local practitioners to be the drivers of a just energy transition.
Fabio Schojan
Project Collaborator
Mats Schniotalle
Project Collaborator
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Manfred Fischedick
Scientific Managing Director of the Wuppertal Institute, Project Advisor
Madeleine Raabe
Project Collaborator
Madeleine Raabe
Holistic approaches are needed to develop energy delivery models that improve the development opportunities for rural families.