Harald Winkler is a Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Cape Town. His Research interests are focused on inequality and climate change mitigation, with a particular focus on socio-economic implications.
Prof Winkler has extensive Experience in climate policy, at international and national levels. He Led the Research work underpinning South Africa’s Long-Term Mitigation Scenarios (LTMS). His recent work includes work with other developing countries to share the LTMS experience in a programme called MAPS – Mitigation Action Plans and Scenarios. Research areas have included the economics of climate change mitigation; equity and future commitments to climate action; energy scenarios for South Africa and Cape Town; the links between sustainable development and climate change; renewable energy and mitigation.
Prof Winkler is an Engaged Scholar, who seeks to make a difference to the grand challenges facing South Africa, Africa and the world, based on excellent research and a passion for sustainable development.
