Fatima Denton

Professor Fatima Denton serves as Director of the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) and IPCC Vice Chair for Working Group II. She holds the Prince Claus Chair on Equity and Development and an honorary professorship from the University of Utrecht, with extensive leadership across UN research and policy institutions.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Political Science from the University of Birmingham, UK

Denton's research examines power dynamics in climate change and sustainable development, focusing on environmental justice and just transitions in African contexts. Her work establishes critical forums for discourse on equitable climate governance, addressing systemic disparities through transdisciplinary policy frameworks.

Her distinguished honors include:

• Prince Claus Chair on Equity and Development
• Honorary Professorship from University of Utrecht

As former Programme Leader for the International Development Research Centre, she managed Africa's largest climate change adaptation research program. Her advisory leadership spans the Institute for New Economic Thinking, Earth Commission, and Climate Change Advisory Group, driving high-impact policy initiatives across global scientific boards.

Denton directs UNU-INRA's research on African natural resource management while coordinating the African Climate Policy Centre, advancing continent-wide climate policy development through institutional collaboration and evidence-based governance frameworks.