Biography

 

Aliénor Rougeot-Maroniez

Aliénor Rougeot-Maroniez

  • Deferred
  • Canada, France
  • 2025 MPhil Public Policy
  • Wolfson College

I grew up in the south of France before moving to Toronto, Canada with my family. When, following a landmark report by the IPCC, I understood how profoundly the climate crisis threatens our lives, it became a driving force behind my actions and career choices. It was while I was completing my Bachelors in Economics at the University of Toronto that I took on a leadership role in the youth climate movement, empowering thousands of young people to demand climate action. I then led advocacy campaigns to accelerate Canada's energy transition and make it more fair for impacted communities and workers. Avoiding a climate disaster requires action at a scale only governments can deliver—but current policies fall dangerously short. I am pursuing a MPhil in Public Policy to learn how to design and advocate for durable, transformative climate policies. I hope to gain perspective and identify my blindspots by connecting with brilliant peers across fields who not only engage with bold ideas, but are equally committed to translating them into real-world impact. After my time at Cambridge, I am determined to deliver policy solutions that reduce emissions while closing equity gaps in time to protect our collective future.

Previous Education

University of Toronto Economics, Public Policy