RMI at COP27
COP27 — short for the 27th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention — is returning to Africa. From November 6 to 18, 2022, global leaders from government, businesses, and civil society will gather in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt to prioritize the needs of the Global South as part of the larger challenge of addressing climate change.
RMI will be on the ground in force, showcasing how we’re delivering real results to accelerate the energy transition. Our team will focus on RMI’s work across the Global South in finance, workforce, transportation, and clean energy, as well as mitigation and adaptation. With less than eight years left in the decisive decade for the world to halve its emissions while driving equitable and sustainable economic growth, the time for radical implementation is now.
- Learn about our delegates below. To find them on the ground, click into the events tab, further down.
- RMI has published widely on issues central to COP27. Find links to this work in the resources section.
- For media queries and other connections, click into the contacts section.
- Lastly, at the bottom of this page, find us on social to keep in touch with news from COP27 and beyond.
Meet Our Week 2 Delegates
David Gumbs
Renewable energy development, resilience
Heather House
Government climate and energy strategy
Laura Hutchinson
Sustainable aviation fuel, methane
Thomas Koch Blank
Hydrogen
Justin Locke
International development, energy transition
Julia Meisel
Nature-based solutions and green infrastructure
Jason Meyer
Energy access and international development
David Smedick
Federal and international policy, buildings sector
Jennifer Stokes
Philanthropy, human services
Clay Stranger
Energy strategy, mobility in the Global South
Julia Thayne DeMordaunt
Urban development, mobility
Anna Zetkulic
Land use reform, urban planning
Jon Creyts
Innovation, market catalysts
Raul Alfaro-Pelico
Capacity development, energy transition, green jobs
Suleiman Babamanu
African clean energy development
Benjamin Bartle
Climate finance in emerging markets
Koben Calhoun
Just energy transition partnerships
Dina Cappiello
Climate communications
Laetitia De Marez
International climate finance, climate diplomacy
Elizabeth Hartman
Clean energy innovation, economics, and policy
Matt Jordan
Workforce development, program design
Mahlet Melkie
Africa and least developed countries, accessing finance
Brian O’Hanlon
International climate finance and development policy
Todd Stern
RMI Trustee, international climate change strategy
EVENTS
RMI is participating in and hosting numerous events at COP27, both in Egypt and on a virtual stage. Our speakers will showcase work on electric mobility for all, green jobs in the Global South, finance access equity, and more. Below, you can find the events we’re participating in and register for online access.
Wednesday, November 9
WATCH: Citi & UNFCCC Launch of Citi GPS: Climate Finance
Wednesday, November 9
Access Is Equity: How Investing in Capacity Development Unlocks Climate Finance
Wednesday, November 9
Transforming Access to Climate Finance
Wednesday, November 9
We Can Do It! Financing the Net Zero Transition
Thursday, November 10
Accessing Climate Finance: Challenges and Opportunities for Small Island Developing States
Thursday, November 10
Green Hydrogen Catapult: Mauritania Green Hydrogen and Clean Industrialization Opportunities
Thursday, November 10
WATCH: Realizing the Green Jobs Promise in the Global South
Thursday, November 10
Energy Access: Solar Mini-Grids
Friday, November 11
Accelerating Access to Clean Cooking
Friday, November 11
WATCH: Opportunity Scope 3: How to Exchange Emissions Data across Value Chains and Why
Friday, November 11
Challenges and Opportunities of Just and Equitable Energy Transitions in Africa
Friday, November 11
Utilities of the Future: Reimagining the Utility Model for Universal Energy Access and Decarbonization
Saturday, November 12
WATCH: Taking Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Implementation to the Next Level
Monday, November 14
Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction Roadmap
Monday, November 14
Delivering Climate-Aligned Food Security: The Food-Energy Nexus and the Opportunity for Decarbonized Fertilizer
Monday, November 14
WATCH: Joint Statement Between Green Hydrogen and Shipping Actors
Monday, November 14
WATCH: How Business Can Enable Energy Transitions for a 1.5C Future
Tuesday, November 15
Clean Heat Forum
Tuesday, November 15
Africa’s Just Energy Transition: Scaling Up Renewable Energy Minigrids for People and Planet
Tuesday, November 15
WATCH: Electric Mobility for All
Tuesday, November 15
International Workshop on Enhancing Methane Mitigations in China
Tuesday, November 15
WATCH: Beating the Heat: Accelerating Access to Sustainable Climate Solutions in Cities
Wednesday, November 16
Beat the Heat: Nature for Cool Cities Challenge
Wednesday, November 16
WATCH: Announcing the New Waste Methane Assessment Platform (MAP)
Wednesday, November 16
WATCH: Clean Skies for Tomorrow
Wednesday, November 16
WATCH: Climate Ambition Takes Flight: At the Forefront of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Wednesday, November 16
Energy Infrastructure, Governance, Regulatory Framework to Drive Transition & Resilience for Islands
Wednesday, November 16
WATCH: Measure and Manage: How Science and Data Can Spur Action to Cut Methane
Thursday, November 17
Enhanced Capacity for Solar Energy Uptake: Spotlight on Cuba and Tonga
Thursday, November 17
Rethinking Climate Financing to Reach the Last Mile
COP27 RESOURCES
Visit our rich library of information and resources for more on the work RMI is highlighting at COP27. Read about our partners, explore our reports, and delve into our articles on the key themes being discussed at COP27.
Reports
Articles
Partners & Programs
Center for Climate-Aligned Finance
The Center was established by RMI to help the financial sector transition the global economy toward a zero-carbon, 1.5°C future.
Learn MoreClimate Finance Access Network
The Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN) supports developing countries in securing and structuring finance for climate investments.
Learn MoreEnergy Transition Academy
The Energy Transition Academy gives clean energy professionals the tools and services they need to build skills and professional networks.
Learn MoreShoonya
The Shoonya campaign aims to improve air quality in India by accelerating the deployment of electric vehicles for ridehailing and deliveries.
Learn MoreCONTACTS
Want to get in touch with our experts? Looking for more detailed information on our work? We are happy to speak with the media and set up interviews with our staff.
Media Inquiries
media@rmi.org
Visit RMI's Press Center
Executive Communications
Marissa Gantman
CEO Communications
Our Team in Egypt
Week 1
Adam Aston
Chief Storyteller
Maxine Chikumbo
Program Marketing Lead, Global South
Denali Hussin
Marketing Lead, Global South
Maura Lillis
Director, Multilateral and Bilateral Partnerships
Week 2
Benson Kibiti
Strategic Communications Manager, Global South
Laurie Stone
Managing Editor
Vindhya Tripathi
Director of Communications, RMI India
Lara Johnson
Director, Development