Maria‑Krystyna Duval
Executive Director for Europe
Maria‑Krystyna Duval is the first‑ever Executive Director for Europe at Clean Air Fund. Before joining Clean Air Fund, Maria-Krystyna led the Carbon Technology Research Foundation, which funds research and innovation into groundbreaking nature-inspired solutions to remove carbon dioxide and methane from the atmosphere. Prior to that, she was Chief Programmes and Impact Officer at ClientEarth, leading a team of 150 lawyers globally.
Maria-Krystyna is a certified Solicitor-Advocate and economist. She spent several years advising the New Zealand Treasury on the economic impacts of climate change mitigation and adaptation. She also practised as a litigator and arbitrator focusing on international law, constitutional law and human rights. She taught law at King’s College London, and holds degrees from the Sorbonne, the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris, New York University and the Graduate Institute in Geneva.
Why Maria‑Krystyna works for Clean Air Fund:
Focusing on air pollution is a smart and effective way to protect people’s health and livelihoods while combating climate change. It is a highly impactful lever that delivers results for all. I’m excited to lead Clean Air Fund’s efforts to translate the EU’s pioneering air pollution law into locally tailored measures that improve health, strengthen economies and cut climate‑warming emissions.