Ina Tessnow-von Wysocki studied her PhD on science-policy interfaces for ocean protection within the MARIPOLDATA project at the University of Vienna, Austria.

Throughout her research, she closely followed intergovernmental negotiations as a scientific observer and technical advisor in marine biodiversity governance, including in the negotiations for international agreements on plastic pollution and marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction, as well as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

With her academic background in international relations and professional experience in climate and foreign policy with the German government, the GIZ, and NGOs, she specializes in international cooperation on environmental issues. She has published on ocean governance topics regarding plastic pollution, synergies in biodiversity governance, IUU fishing and the BBNJ negotiations.

Ina is passionate about protecting the environment and loves spending time at the ocean with scuba diving, surfing, sailing, beach walks and watching sunrises and sunsets.