Florika Fink-Hooijer

Director-General of the Environment Department of the European Commission 

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Dr. Florika Fink-Hooijer is the Director-General of the Environment Department of the European Commission. Having occupied various senior management positions in the European Commission, Florika is recognized for her strong management and leadership skills and her in-depth experience in EU policy making & shaping. 

A lawyer by training, Florika brings a proven record of accomplishment in foreign external and security policy as well as in humanitarian aid and disaster risk reduction. 

In her current role, she is responsible for implementing the European Green Deal objectives in particular the areas of Circular Economy, Biodiversity and Zero Pollution. 

Balancing Industrial Growth and Green Goals

Florika Fink-Hooijer outlines bold strategies for tackling climate change, restoring biodiversity, and fostering a competitive circular economy.  DG ENV will…

Towards Clean and Competitive Water Desalination Technologies 

Desalination is a part of the solution to addressing water scarcity in the European Union. As the world faces strong…