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
Madeleine Raabe
Project Collaborator
Madeleine Raabe
Holistic approaches are needed to develop energy delivery models that improve the development opportunities for rural families.
Sophia Schneider
Local practitioners have a wealth of experience that is key for accelerating the energy transition. They know best what works in their communities – and what doesn’t.
Sophia Schneider
Project Collaborator
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Manfred Fischedick
Scientific Managing Director of the Wuppertal Institute, Project Advisor