Sydney Wisener

MGA 2026 Candidate

Sydney has professional experience in government relations, research, and fundraising. She is eager to leverage her skills to connect diverse stakeholders and increase support for climate solutions. Recognizing that interdisciplinary challenges like climate change require interdisciplinary solutions, Sydney is committed to driving progress through collaboration.

Her undergraduate thesis project on the consequences of geoengineering sparked a deeper interest in the intersection of clean technology, policy, and climate innovation. Sydney aims to advance Canada’s climate finance and innovation policy landscape, while fostering meaningful international collaboration to ensure that no country is left behind.

Currently, Sydney is pursuing a Master of Global Affairs at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, focusing on innovation, global markets, global security, and policy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science with a Combined Honours in Biology and a minor in Sustainability from McMaster University.