Pédzi Flores-Girigori is department head of the Observations, Forecasting and Warnings Division and management member of the Meteorological Service Curaçao. She holds a master's degree in physics and climate studies from Utrecht University, with a specialisation in astronomy and particle physics.
She also holds a diploma as an operational meteorologist from the Royal Netherlands Air Force. She is also secretary of Curaçao's Integrated Water Commission and a member of the Steering Committee of Curaçao's Climate Change Platform.
Her work involves capacity building, awareness raising and policy development. Her passion lies in trying to bridge the gap between policymakers and scientists. She has expertise in water, disaster management, climate impacts and adaptation, and sustainable development goals.
Research project
Island(er)s at the Helm: Co-creating research on sustainable and inclusive solutions for social adaptation to climate challenges in the Dutch Caribbean