Jesse Scott

Jesse Scott is a Senior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi and works at DIW Berlin German Economics Research Institute. She holds an affiliation with the Hertie School, where she contributes to research and teaching. Her career spans over two decades in climate change policy and energy transition, with roles including International Director at Agora Energiewende, Head of Environment at Eurelectric, and expert positions at the OECD International Energy Agency. She has advised on EU climate policies, including work with the Constitutional Convention for the Lisbon Treaty, and has engaged with governments, businesses, and NGOs globally. Jesse guest teaches at NYU, Johns Hopkins, and the Central European University. She studied at Cambridge University and the European University Institute in Florence.

• Educations: MPhil/PhD from the European University Institute, MA/BA from the University of Cambridge.

Her research focuses on global energy policy, transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables, and EU climate governance. She regularly collaborates with institutions like Climate Strategies and contributes to international climate negotiations. Jesse’s work emphasizes policy design for equitable energy systems and cross-sectoral partnerships.

Her professional networks include leadership roles at thinktanks and advisory positions in sustainability initiatives. She is affiliated with the Hertie School’s research centers, particularly the Centre for Sustainability and Jacques Delors Centre, though specific lab/team details are not disclosed.