Key Impact Points
- Leads global climate-energy initiatives for resilience and renewable transition in 20+ countries.
- Serves on high-level advisory boards including Earthshot Prize and UNECE Renewable Energy Bureau.
- Named among Global 50 Women in Sustainability and a LinkedIn Top Voice for Green Economy.
Championing Climate Solutions at the Nexus of Science and Energy
Dr. Roberta Boscolo, Climate and Energy Lead at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), brings over two decades of expertise to the forefront of global climate action. Her leadership spans a multi-million dollar portfolio of adaptation and mitigation projects targeting the Water-Energy-Food nexus across Africa, South America, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific.
Driving Innovation in Energy Resilience
Boscolo heads WMO’s Climate and Energy Programme, focused on delivering tailored weather, water, and climate services to strengthen renewable energy systems and build energy resilience.
“Performing business needs a healthy planet—let science and sustainability lead the way,” she emphasizes.
Her initiatives strategically bridge climate science with energy sector needs through cross-sectoral partnerships with international energy bodies, public and private actors, academia, and media.
Influencing Policy and Global Climate Dialogue
Dr. Roberta Boscolo plays a critical advisory role across global platforms:
- Expert Advisory Panel, Earthshot Prize – guiding innovation in climate solutions.
- Bureau of Experts on Renewable Energy, UNECE – supporting renewable energy integration through climate data.
- Advisory Board, World Energy and Meteorology Council – advancing collaboration between science and energy.
- Grand Jury, Big Syn International Film Festival – championing climate storytelling and awareness.
She also sits on scientific advisory boards for European Commission projects and continues to shape international development programs through her strategic and technical leadership.
Recognition and Global Impact
Dr. Roberta Boscolo’s accolades underscore her influence. She is listed among the Global 50 Women in Sustainability and ranked a Top 10 Sustainability Influencer by Onalytica and Sustainability Magazine. Since 2022, she’s been a LinkedIn Top Voice and a 2025 nominee for the LUCE Awards for Legacy Women.
Scientific Foundation and Global Perspective
With a background in physics and physical oceanography, Boscolo has continuously aligned scientific integrity with policy-making. Her early work with the World Climate Research Programme contributed to foundational IPCC reports and addressed key knowledge gaps in Earth’s climate systems.
She holds advanced credentials from the University of Geneva and Harvard Kennedy School, equipping her to lead on the global stage where climate science meets strategic energy policy.
Roberta Boscolo is a force at the intersection of science, sustainability, and energy policy—driving climate-smart solutions for a resilient future.
