Jannis Krüßmann

Climate Connaction Fellow
Areas of Interest: Climate Justice, Litigation & Mitigation, Human Rights

Jannis (Germany, Fridays for Future) played a pivotal role in establishing the local chapter of the movement in his hometown, Konstanz. Since then, he has been deeply engaged in orchestrating protests and drafting policy documents. With a background in law and a commitment to the intersection of climate activism and legal frameworks, Jannis holds the position of co-head within the national legal team of Fridays for Future. His primary focus lies in the realm of climate litigation, alongside closely monitoring the evolving landscape of state responses to environmental protests, including emerging instances of repression.

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