Dr. Teresa Kramarz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Teresa Kramarz co-directs the Environmental Governance Lab and co-convenes the Accountability Global Environmental Governance Task Force within the Earth System Governance network. Her work focuses on the governance of extractive industries, renewable energy transitions, environmental accountability, and partnerships with international organizations. Kramarz is the author of multiple significant books, including 'Forgotten Values: World Bank Environmental Partnerships' and 'Global Environmental Governance Accountability Trap,' both published by MIT Press. Her research articles have been featured in reputable journals such as Environmental Politics and Global Environmental Politics, addressing critical topics such as climate action populism and proxy-led accountability in natural resource extraction. With over 28 years in environmental policy governance, Kramarz started her career as an international civil servant at the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme. She is an influential figure in academia, recognized for her contributions to understanding the dynamics of environmental justice and climate governance.

Research Interests

Awards

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Energy Transition Grant

2025-01-01
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Catalyst Research Development Grant

2023-01-01

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology