Dr Christiane Gerstetter is a lawyer and the Head of global environmental law charity ClientEarth in Germany.
She has published widely on environmental law and policy as well as on international economic law.
She previously worked at a not-for-profit think tank, leading environment-related research projects and providing evidence-based advice to public institutions.
Christiane was previously a member of the investment committee of Ökoworld, an ethical investment company.
She has been involved with civil society organisations for more than 30 years.