Jenny is the Water Safe Cities Research Manager at C40 Cities, where she leads the writing and communication of key water adaptation research projects. Her mission is to help cities adapt to and mitigate water-related climate risks by equipping cities with the necessary tools and support to drive impactful actions. In her role, Jenny develops research plans, engages in report writing and content production, and coordinates the internal and external dissemination of research findings.
Jen has over seven years of experience in research, advocacy, and communications within the international development and human rights sectors, having worked previously at organisations such as the Resilient Water Accelerator, WaterAid, Amnesty International, and various smaller refugee organisations. Her work in water security, particularly in developing countries, has equipped her with a solid understanding and passion for addressing global water challenges.
Growing up in South Africa, she witnessed first-hand how the impacts of the climate crisis, including environmental degradation, pollution, water scarcity and food insecurity, have an adverse impact on realising human rights and undermine every effort to protect them. Finding solutions to these issues is what drives her.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Water Science, Policy and Management from the University of Oxford, and an undergraduate degree in International Relations from the University of St Andrews. You’ll find her running or climbing in the mountains or behind the decks in her spare time.