THE CLIMATE SCORECARD MAGAZINE
A way to learn about efforts to fight climate change
in leading greenhouse gas emission countries
Issue #3 // July 2025
Roadmaps for the Future: Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
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Ron Israel
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Introduction
For Climate Scorecard Magazine Issue #3, we asked our team to identify a person in their country with climate experience and expertise who has spoken or written about what it will take to reduce emissions to an acceptable level in their country and the world (i.e. how can we escape the current lull in efforts to reduce emissions in many countries). The person can be a scientist, a policy-maker, a political leader, or a researcher. We asked them to describe this person and their work, and provide a narrative that reflects their vision for what the world can do to address climate change. The table below provides a list of country experts. Short biographical profiles of each person on the list follows.
TABLE: LIST OF LEADING COUNTRY CLIMATE EXPERTS
| Country | Climate Justice Issue |
| Australia |
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| Brazil |
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| Canada |
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| France |
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| Indonesia |
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| Japan |
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| Mexico |
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| Saudi Arabia |
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| South Africa |
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| Spain |
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| Turkey |
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| United Kingdom |
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| United States |
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Country Reports
Roadmaps for the Future: Australian Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
Dr Joëlle Gergis – https://www.joellegergis.com/about She is an internationally recognized expert in Australian and Southern Hemisphere climate variability and change, having authored over 130 scientific publications. Her research focuses on providing a long-term historical context for assessing recently observed climate variability and extremes.Between 2018 and 2021, Joëlle served as a lead author on the United Nations’…
Roadmaps for the Future: Brazilian Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
Lívio Giosa: A leader in the fight for sustainability in BrazilLívio Giosa is a Brazilian expert in sustainability and socio-environmental responsibility, serving as president of the Associação Paulista Viva, coordinator of the Instituto de Responsabilidade Socioambiental (IRES), and vice-president of the Associação dos Dirigentes de Vendas e Marketing do Brasil (ADVB/SP). He has dedicated himself…
Roadmaps for the Future: Canadian Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
Gordon McBean: Leading Canadian Expert on Arctic Climate, Driving Action for a Resilient Future Professor Gordon McBean is a scientific leader on climate change and disaster risk reduction. He is a noted expert on Arctic climate and weather, climate change, meteorology, and natural hazards. From 1970 to 1988, he was a scientist with Environment Canada….
Roadmaps for the Future: French Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
Dr. Valérie Masson-Delmotte: Leading French Climate Scientist and Advocate for Urgent Global Action Dr. Valérie Masson-Delmotte is one of France’s most prominent climate scientists. A senior researcher at the Laboratoire des sciences du climat et de l’environnement (LSCE), she co-chaired Working Group I of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) from 2015 to 2023….
Roadmaps for the Future: Indonesian Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
Dr. Masyita Crystallin: Driving Indonesia’s Equitable Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy One prominent Indonesian expert on climate policy and emissions reduction is Dr. Masyita Crystallin, who serves as the Special Advisor to the Minister of Finance of Indonesia on Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policy. She is also Indonesia’s Sherpa to the Coalition of Finance Ministers for…
Roadmaps for the Future: Japanese Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
Dr. Yukari Takamura: Bridging Law, Policy, and Science to Accelerate Emissions Reductions As global efforts to combat climate change encounter a significant slowdown, Japan’s foremost environmental law expert, Dr. Yukari Takamura, advocates for a transformative approach to climate governance that integrates legal accountability, evidence-based policymaking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Takamura, a professor at the University…
Roadmaps for the Future: Mexican Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
Dr. Rodolfo Lacy Tamayo: Architect of Sustainable Solutions for Mexico and Beyond As the world faces a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change, nations like Mexico find themselves at the crossroads of challenge and opportunity. Despite ambitious goals, global progress on emissions reduction has slowed, and Mexico is no exception. To reignite momentum…
Roadmaps for the Future: Saudi Arabian Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
Dr. Malak Al-Nory: Saudi Researcher and Advocate for Women in Clean Energy Dr. Malak Al-Nory serves as an advisor on sustainability and climate change within the Saudi Ministry of Energy. She is an expert in integrating clean energy and clean water, developing innovative solutions, and strategic planning. She is an established researcher with published research…
Roadmaps for the Future: South African Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
Professor Debra Roberts: South Africa’s First Female African IPCC Co-Chair and Sustainable Cities Expert Professor Debra Roberts is one of the most influential figures in South African climate change research. Professor Roberts is a Durban-based climate researcher who currently holds the Co-Chair position in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II. As…
Roadmaps for the Future: Spanish Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
Antonio Cerrillo: Leading Spanish Environmental Journalist Exposing Climate Challenges Antonio Cerrillo holds a degree in Hispanic Philology from the University of Barcelona and was awarded the National Environmental Journalism Prize in 2004. Antonio is one of the pioneering journalists in environmental reporting in Spain, a fact highlighted by the award jury, although his beginnings in this…
Roadmaps for the Future: Turkish Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
Prof. Dr. Güray Çelik: Leading Turkish Environmental Engineer and Champion for Sustainable Climate Solutions Professor Dr. Güray Çelik is a full professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering at Uludağ University (Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi) and holds her post-doctoral degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and Universidad de Sevilla. Her academic background spans over…
Roadmaps for the Future: UK Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
Dr. Emily Shuckburgh: Cambridge Zero Director and UK’s Leading Climate Strategist Dr. Emily Shuckburgh is one of the UK’s leading climate scientists and a prominent voice in bridging scientific research with real-world policy change. As Director of Cambridge Zero, the University of Cambridge’s climate change initiative, she plays a pivotal role in shaping a future…
Roadmaps for the Future: US Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
Bill McKibben: Pioneering Climate Activist and Founder of 350.org Bill McKibben is an individual who has consistently led efforts to draw attention to climate change in the United States. He has led the efforts of the international organization 350.org since 2008 and has been a public speaker and activist in various capacities on numerous occasions….
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