Dr. Fatima Al-Harthi

Dr. Fatima Al-Harthi is a leading environmental scientist and policy strategist specializing in climate resilience, sustainable energy planning, and environmental governance. Born in Muscat, Oman, she has over 20 years of experience guiding governments and institutions across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia toward decarbonization and sustainability transitions.

After earning her Ph.D. in Environmental Policy from the University of Oxford, Dr. Al-Harthi dedicated her career to bridging science and public policy. She is best known for crafting national adaptation frameworks for climate-vulnerable countries and leading large-scale renewable energy collaborations.

Her recent role as Lead Climate Policy Advisor at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) from 2017 to 2023 allowed her to lead transformative initiatives that connected solar and wind infrastructure projects with low-income economies. Under her leadership, IRENA scaled up climate finance programs and launched education campaigns focused on green jobs for youth and women.

In 2024, Dr. Al-Harthi co-founded a nonprofit organization—Green Horizon Forum—aimed at empowering youth-led environmental innovation in the Global South. She continues to serve as a consultant to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), advising on adaptation and carbon market strategies.

Respected for her collaborative leadership, Dr. Al-Harthi frequently speaks at COP summits, World Energy Week, and World Bank forums. She believes that climate action must be intersectional, equitable, and community-centered. Her work is deeply informed by principles of justice, indigenous knowledge, and innovation.

She resides in Muscat and splits her time between the Gulf and Europe to promote policy harmonization and sustainable development goals globally