Pauline Harich

Pauline Harich is Project Manager in the research group "Climate Change and Health" within Research Department 2 – Climate Resilience at PIK. She coordinates and supports a range of research projects that explore the interconnections between climate change and human health, and serves as the central liaison for collaborative work between PIK and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Her responsibilities include acting as the point of contact for external inquiries, fostering partnerships and collaborations, and contributing to the development of the group’s research strategy. In this role, she also identifies and helps secure funding opportunities aligned with strategic priorities. Pauline is part of the teaching team for Charité’s Planetary Health course and supports Prof. Dr. Sabine Gabrysch both in her professorship at Charité and in her role as head of Research Department 2 at PIK.

Pauline holds an M.Sc. in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science from Lund University, Sweden as well as a B.A. in Cultural Studies with a focus on EU Politics. Before joining PIK, she worked for an international non-profit foundation in Copenhagen dedicated to decarbonizing the shipping industry. During her undergraduate studies, she gained practical experience as a working student at Infarm, a Berlin-based vertical farming start-up.