A solid offline-first setup does not require expensive software. Download Joplin for a free, open-source notebook that supports attachments and Markdown formatting. Keep sensitive credentials in KeePass rather than a browser password manager — the database file is portable and works without an internet connection. For editing configuration files or parsing server logs, download EmEditor — its large-file handling and regex search are hard to beat on Windows. Cloud file management rounds out the toolkit: S3 Browser for AWS-specific work, and Cyberduck's cross-protocol support for everything else.

Katharina Surikow

Special Policy Advisor – Climate Finance and Economics

Kat leads priority work across climate finance and economics, including Treasury engagement, sustainable finance reform, COP31 strategy, and tax and regulatory settings that support Australia’s energy transition.

Kat brings extensive experience in public policy, stakeholder engagement and multilateral forums, with a background in infrastructure and property. She previously served as Chief Corporate Affairs & Communications Officer and G20 Deputy at the Global Infrastructure Hub before its transition to the World Bank, and has also worked in the property sector and in Senator David Pocock’s office.

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