The Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) has announced a recent Associate Director – Programs, a key leadership role within the organization dedicated to accelerating climate action globally. This appointment comes as CPI continues to expand its work supporting governments and financial institutions in the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
CPI, a leading climate policy think tank, focuses on improving climate governance and mobilizing finance for climate action. The new Programs Director will be instrumental in overseeing the delivery of CPI’s research and advisory services, working with a diverse team of experts across multiple regions. The role is critical to CPI’s mission of helping countries achieve ambitious climate goals while fostering economic development.
Expanding CPI’s Global Reach
The Associate Director – Programs position, currently open for applications in Jakarta, Indonesia, signifies CPI’s commitment to strengthening its presence in key emerging markets. According to CPI’s careers page, the role will focus on impact assessment and will be based in Jakarta. This strategic placement underscores the importance of the Asia-Pacific region in the global fight against climate change. CPI currently maintains regional offices in Cape Town, Delhi, Jakarta, London, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, and Washington D.C., as detailed on their team page.
CPI’s work spans a wide range of subject areas, including adaptation and resilience, blended finance, development finance, and fiscal policy. The organization actively collaborates with governments, multilateral institutions, and the private sector to drive systemic reforms and unlock climate finance. Tini Thomas, currently an Associate Director at CPI based in Washington D.C., leads program delivery and thought leadership, focusing on strengthening the global development finance system and scaling climate finance, as noted on the CPI website.
Focus on Sustainable Investment
The new Programs Director will play a vital role in advancing innovative approaches to climate finance and working with public and national development banks. CPI’s expertise extends to policy reforms that enable sustainable investment and market transformation. The organization’s work is particularly focused on areas like international financial architecture and climate fiscal policy. Thomas’s portfolio centers on these areas, building on her previous experience in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, where she designed and implemented public finance reforms related to revenue mobilization, debt management, and fiscal policies supporting climate objectives.
CPI’s initiatives include the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance, the Climate Finance Tracking program, and the Finance in Common Summit, all aimed at fostering collaboration and accelerating climate action. Priscilla Negreiros, another Associate Director at CPI, based in London, currently leads the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance, according to her CPI profile. The organization similarly supports initiatives like the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance and the Green Guarantee Group.
What to Expect Next
As CPI continues to grow and expand its impact, the appointment of a new Programs Director will be crucial in driving the organization’s strategic priorities. The successful candidate will be expected to build strategic partnerships, manage complex stakeholder engagement processes, and deliver systemic reforms. The organization is actively recruiting for this position, signaling a continued commitment to addressing the urgent challenges of climate change. Further details on open positions and CPI’s ongoing work can be found on their careers page.
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