Joeri Rogelj

Prof. Joeri Rogelj is a Professor of Climate Science & Policy at Imperial College London's Centre for Environmental Policy and Director of Research at the Grantham Institute. He holds a PhD from ETH Zurich and has held roles at institutions including IIASA and PIK. His work focuses on climate change mitigation pathways, carbon budgets, and the interplay between climate policy and sustainable development. He is a leading IPCC author, contributing to the 1.5°C Special Report and Sixth Assessment Report. Recognized with awards like the Early Career Scientist Award, Rogelj advises bodies such as the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Science Advisory Group and the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change.

Educations: PhD (Climate Science, ETH Zurich, 2013), MSc in Engineering (KU Leuven, 2003), Postgraduate in Cultures & Development Studies (KU Leuven, 2005). Early career included engineering roles in Rwanda’s hydropower sector and leadership of the Rwanda Hydropower Atlas study.

Research interests center on transforming societies toward sustainability through interdisciplinary approaches linking Earth systems to policy. Key themes include net-zero targets, climate justice, and the feasibility of global warming limits. His work underpins UN climate negotiations and informs policy frameworks like the Paris Agreement.

Scientific awards highlight his contributions to climate science and international collaboration. He serves on editorial boards for Science and Environmental Research Letters, further amplifying his influence on climate science communication and policy.

Advising and grants: Major contributions to UN Environment Programme Emissions Gap Reports and IPCC assessments. Projects include analysis of corporate emissions targets and climate litigation support for Children vs Climate Crisis. Active in developing frameworks for fair climate contributions and equitable decarbonization pathways.

Labs/Teams: Part of the Grantham Institute and Centre for Environmental Policy research groups, collaborating globally with institutions like IIASA and the UNFCCC Secretariat.