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Laure Botella

Senior Consultant
Laure specializes in climate and energy policies, and has extensive experience working with sustainability public affairs mandates.

She advises and supports large organizations in developing and implementing advocacy strategies.

    She advises and supports large organizations in developing and implementing advocacy strategies.

      Before joining Kekst CNC, Laure gained public affairs experience in Brussels working for a European regional association, for the EU Council, and for the European Affairs Department of a financial institution.​

      Laure studied Political Science and European Public Affairs at Sciences Po Bordeaux. She is fluent in English, French and Spanish, and has working knowledge of Italian.​

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      Reduction vs. Removal: The Emissions Policy Dilemma

      When we look back, we may see 2023 as the defining year for climate change. It was also declared the hottest year on record and witnessed some of the worst climate-driven catastrophes.

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      Looking ahead to the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU

      Recent crises and geopolitical trends – inflation, energy costs, supply chain pressures and changing relations with third countries - have shifted the EU’s priorities.

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      The Energy Crisis – A Defining Moment for the EU

      The European Union (EU) was hit by a perfect storm in 2022 as geopolitical tensions, dependence on Russian gas, scarce alternative energy solutions and infrastructure capacity, and inability to roll out renewable energy quickly led to an energy crisis and likely recession.

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