Oleksandra Plyska

Oleksandra Plyska

Oleksandra is a research assistant working on sustainable finance policy with a particular focus on just transition for financial sector stakeholders.

Background

Prior to joining the Grantham Research Institute, Oleksandra completed her MSc in Development Management at London School of Economics specialising in applied development economics. During her time at LSE, she also worked as Graduate Consultant at an impact investing firm Blue Earth Capital researching the role of technical assistance in enhancing social impact on investments. Before that, Oleksandra spent 6 years in the Middle East completing her BSc in Political Science from New York University Abu Dhabi and working in the information services industry at Alphasights in Dubai.

Research interests

  • Just Transition Finance
  • Mobilising private capital and blended finance solutions to deliver net zero and a just transition
  • ESG regulations and standards