Wesley Maraire

Position

Senior Executive Officer, Research Project Manager & Communications Lead

Affiliation

Research groups

Short info

My role is equally divided between two interdisciplinary initiatives: the Habitable Air research project and the Global Research Programme on Inequality (GRIP).
Work

Habitable Air Project: Urban Inequality in the Time of Climate Change

  • Manage research administration for the NOK 11.8 million Research Council of Norway-funded initiative.
  • Project manage the initiative exploring the critical relationship between urban inequality, political divisions, air pollution, global warming, and climate change.
  • Develop protocols and support services for field researchers in South Africa, Germany, and the United States to ensure high-quality, timely completion of research activities within budget.

Global Research Programme on Inequality (GRIP)

  • Lead the development of communication strategies, manage outreach efforts, and engage with stakeholders both internal and external to the University.
  • Collaborate with the International Science Council and partner institutions, including the global affiliate network, to address rising inequalities in all world regions through a commitment to epistemological openness, methodological diversity, and the co-production of knowledge.
Outreach

I led the Habitable Air project team to the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) to present results from a multi-country study. In collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we co-hosted a side event that brought together governments, private sector companies, and communities. This event culminated in the creation of three policy briefs, for which I was the lead author. Additionally, I represented the project in Brussels, addressing EU policymakers in November 2024. 

Teaching

Guest Lecture on the CET201 course on Sustainable Innovation. I helped the students explore GRIP's six dimensions of inequality and their profound impact on the innovation journey, urging them to embrace inclusivity and equity as fundamental pillars of progress. 

Publications
2024
2023
2022
2021
2016
2014

See a complete overview of publications in Cristin.