Joachim Monkelbaan
About Joachim Monkelbaan
Joachim Monkelbaan serves as the Climate Trade & Investment Lead at the World Economic Forum, where he collaborates with various stakeholders to promote climate finance solutions. He has an extensive background in policy-making, law, and sustainable development, with advanced degrees from multiple prestigious institutions.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Joachim Monkelbaan serves as the Climate Trade & Investment Lead at the World Economic Forum since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advancing climate finance solutions by collaborating with both private sector and government leaders. His work is centered on addressing global environmental challenges through innovative trade and investment strategies. Monkelbaan engages with a diverse range of stakeholders to promote initiatives that intersect trade, climate change, and investment.
Education and Expertise
Joachim Monkelbaan has an extensive educational background in law, economics, and sustainability. He studied at Harvard Business School, specializing in Sustainable and Impact Investment, Financial Accounting, and Leading with Finance from 2022 to 2023. He holds a Master's degree in International Law and Economics from the World Trade Institute of the University of Bern and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Maastricht University. Additionally, he earned a Doctor of Environmental Science from the University of Geneva and completed postdoctoral research at UCLA on governance for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Professional Background
Joachim Monkelbaan has held various positions in both the public and private sectors. He worked as a lawyer at Greenberg Traurig, LLP for six months in 2005-2006 and served as a policy maker at the Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat from 2006 to 2008. His international experience includes roles as a Programme Manager at UNIDO in China and as a Senior Programme Officer at the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development in Geneva. He also worked as a Policy Officer at the International Union for Conservation of Nature and as a Representative for the Quaker United Nations Office.
Achievements in Climate Finance
Throughout his career, Joachim Monkelbaan has been actively involved in initiatives that address the intersection of trade, climate change, and investment. His role at the World Economic Forum highlights his commitment to advancing climate finance solutions. He has collaborated with various stakeholders to develop strategies that promote sustainable economic systems and address global environmental challenges.