"Thanks to my technical background, ETIA was the perfect complement to my previous studies of industrial engineering. The program allowed me to broaden my knowledge in the natural sciences by establishing the crucial link to multilateral diplomacy and international relations. Truly being a one of a kind program, ETIA allowed me to draw the connection back to my multicultural and international upbringing that I value so much. In tackling the energy and climate crisis, the combination of studies at the Diplomatic Academy and the Technical University of Vienna is absolutely ideal for closing the gap between science and policymaking to facilitate meaningful change."