Elena Lake serves as National Focal Point for Energy and Environmental Affairs, providing strategic guidance on the energy transition, environmental sustainability and climate policy. A former Climate Change Expert at IOM - UN Migration, she has worked at the European Parliament and the European Commission on the intersection of migration, climate change, energy and sustainability, supporting displaced populations and host communities in building resilience. Elena advises on policy development and program implementation that balance humanitarian needs with environmental stewardship, through collaborative, multi-level approaches that protect both people and planet.