Teresa Ribera is a Spanish political scientist and climate policy expert who has become a prominent figure in the field of sustainable development. With a career that spans over two decades, Ribera has been a consistent voice for change and has helped shape the global conversation on climate change and environmental sustainability.
Born in Madrid, Spain in 1969, Ribera obtained her PhD in Environmental Sciences from the Autonomous University of Madrid. She went on to work for the Spanish Ministry of Environment before joining the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1999. It was during her time at the UNDP that Ribera began to focus on climate change and its impact on developing countries.
In 2004, Ribera was appointed as the Director of the Instituto de Desarrollo Sostenible y Relaciones Internacionales (IDDRI) where she led research on sustainable development. She also served as a member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2008, where she played a key role in shaping legislation on greenhouse gas emissions and renewable energy.
Ribera’s expertise in policy and her dedication to finding sustainable solutions for our planet has earned her international recognition. In 2018, she was appointed as Spain’s Minister for the Ecological Transition, making her one of the most influential voices in European climate policy. She has also
