At the Joint Research Centre , she leads capacity-building activities and provides tailor-made support to cities in various regions, including Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Mexico.
Palermo has authored several guidebooks and scientific papers aimed at bridging the gap between theoretical climate goals and local implementation: Valentina PALERMO | Scientific Project Officer | PhD
is a prominent environmental scientist and project officer specializing in urban climate action, energy poverty, and sustainable development. She currently serves as a Scientific Project Officer at the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) . Her work primarily focuses on supporting local governments worldwide in developing and implementing Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs) . Professional Roles and Focus
She is a key figure in the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy initiative, serving as a Project Lead for educational courses and contributing to subcommittees focused on energy access and energy poverty.
Her research involves using machine learning and regression analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of local climate policies and their impact on meeting 2030 mitigation targets. Key Research and Publications