Government Official Mr. Alexander Bedritskyi Presidential Advisor, the Special Representative for Climate in Russia The leading governmental official in Russia dealing with climate change issues is Mr. Alexander Bedritskyi, the Presidential Advisor and the Special Representative for Climate in Russia. While the Paris Agreement was signed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Khloponin, Mr. Alexander Bedritskyi...
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Nigeria Leaders and Opponents
Government Official Amina J. Mohammed Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Environment Amina J. Mohammed is the current Minister of Environment of Nigeria. She has represented Nigeria in various meetings on climate change, pushing for operationalization of the Climate Change Agreement; including recently in Marrakech, Morocco where she spoke about Nigeria’s participation at the 22nd Session...
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Mexico Leaders and Opponents
Government Official Rodolfo Lacy Tamayo Vice Minister for Environmental Policy and Planning of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources As the Vice Minister for Environmental Policy and Planning of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Rodolfo Lacy Tamayo oversees the development of environmental government actions through policy and planning. He worked for 8...
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Japan Leaders and Opponents
Government Official Koichi Yamamoto Minister of the Environment Mr Yamamoto’s Ministry is responsible for Japan’s environmental policies, including setting its emission targets. Contact: https://www.env.go.jp/en/moemail/ Government Official Hiroshige Seko Minister of Economy Trade and Industry Mr Skeo’s Ministry plays a key role in setting economic policy in Japan and plays a role in setting energy policy....
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Italy Leaders and Opponents
Government Official Gianluca Galletti Minister of Environment, Land and Sea Minister Galletti plays a key role in setting Italy’s environmental policy. He attended the Paris Conference in 2015 as well as the COP22 in Marrakesh in November 2016. He led the Italian government to ratify the Paris Agreement on November 4th 2016. He is particularly...
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Indonesia Leaders and Opponents
Government Official Siti Nurbaya Bakar Minister of the Environment and Forestry (MoEF) Deep reforms in the Forestry Ministry have been underway since President Widodo’s merger of the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Forestry. These reforms have been led by the new and first Minister of Environment and Forestry, Siti Nurbaya Bakar who...
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India Leaders and Opponents
Government Official Jairam Ramesh Former Environmental Minister Jairam Ramesh believes the “cult” of unfettered economic growth has been ruinous for India’s environment. In an interview with Yale Environment 360, he talks about his vision of “green growth,” which he says is essential for his nation’s future. He is highly qualified holding a B.Tech., M.S. and...
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Germany Leaders and Opponents
Government Official Barbara Hendricks Minister of the Environment As a member of the Germany’s Social Democratic Party, Hendricks spearheaded Germany’s Climate Action Plan 2050. Additionally, she has pushed strongly for greater standards in the Paris Agreement, firmly stating it was “not the end, but instead the beginning of a long journey.” Green Party delegates, however,...
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France Leaders and Opponents
Government Official Ségolène Royal Minister of Environment or Minister of Energy, Ministre de l’Environnement, de l’Energie et de la Mer, chargée des Relations internationales sur le climat. Ségolène Royal was the President of COP 21 in Paris during which the Paris Agreement was adopted. Her role is therefore very important as she supported the wide...
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China Leaders and Opponents
Government Official Dr. Chen Jining Minister of Environmental Protection, People’s Republic of China Dr. Chen was appointed Minister of Environmental Protection in January 2015 and has since heavily focused on reducing air pollution in China’s major cities. He focuses on applying an environmental system analysis and integrated assessment for environmental engineering and policies. Contact information...