Mechthild Anna Becker was a research fellow in DGAP’s Center for Climate and Foreign Policy from October 2023 to October 2026. She conducted research and offered policy advice on climate-induced migration there.

[Last updated: October 2026]

Mechthild Becker

Former Research Fellow, Center for Climate and Foreign Policy

Publications

Klimamigration unter Budgetdruck

Schwerpunkte setzen in Zeiten sinkender Entwicklungsgelder

Mechthild Becker

Sima Bulut

Die massiven Kürzungen bei Entwicklungsgeldern in den letzten Jahren verringern Mittel für nachhaltige Entwicklung. Das macht es schwerer, die Lebensgrundlagen in besonders klimavulnerablen Regionen zu sichern.

America’s Estranged Relationship with the United Nations: Europe’s Search for a Response

Tim Bosch

Mechthild Becker

In its 81st year, the UN faces a deepened funding and legitimacy crisis after the US withdrew from key bodies, weakening central mandates. Germany and other middle powers can step up by closing funding gaps and strengthening multilateral action.