Lenin Tinashe Chisaira is currently a doctoral researcher at the Amsterdam Centre for Transformative Private Law (ACT) at the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands. He has a strong interest in Green Finance and Law, Critical Legal theories (CLS, Marxist and TWAIL). He also studies areas beyond green/climate finance and law, leveraging his diverse professional background across diverse domains such as labour law, nonprofit law, environmental law, banking law, and international law.

Tanya Dube is a PhD researcher specializing in environmental economics with the NUI, with a keen research focus on leveraging financial innovation to address climate change challenges, particularly in developing economies. Her academic and professional journey combines deep interests in sustainable finance, climate policy, and developmental economics. She is passionate about exploring the role of financial instruments, such as green bonds. She has a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine interest in seeing her studies through to successful completion.

Linh’s doctoral work explores how financial institutions in Vietnam can integrate environmental and climate risk into their lending portfolios, especially for coastal populations. Her fieldwork spans the Mekong Delta and central Vietnam, where she collaborates with farmers, cooperatives, and financial service providers. Outside her academic work, Linh is passionate about environmental storytelling, Vietnamese cuisine, and mentoring young women in STEM and finance. She believes in community-centered innovation and the potential of climate finance to transform lives.