Jennie Dodson

Dr. Jennie Dodson is a prominent figure in the fields of sustainable development, clean energy innovation, and global policy advocacy. Here are some key points about her career and roles:

Current Role

As of 2023, Dr. Jennie Dodson serves as the Senior Director of Policy Advocacy & Member Mobilization at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), based in London, Switzerland. In this role, she leads the partnership and engagement strategy to scale collective action between leading companies and governments, and manages relationships with international and civil society organizations.1

Previous Role at Mission Innovation

Before joining WBCSD, Dr. Dodson was the Head of Secretariat for Mission Innovation, a global political action forum for clean energy innovation launched by world leaders at COP21. She held this position for four years, stepping down in September 2022 to pursue new opportunities. During her tenure, she worked with 23 governments responsible for over $30 billion in annual clean energy innovation investments. Her work included launching seven global Missions, the Global Cooling Prize, and securing a government commitment to invest $94 billion in demonstration projects.135

Other Roles and Contributions

• Dr. Dodson also served as the innovation lead for COP26, where she was an architect of the Breakthrough Agenda.1
• She has worked in academia in the UK and Brazil, focusing on biorefinery products and processes, and has been a FutureEarth Fellow and a fellow at the UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.1
• She is the founder of two non-profits and holds a PhD in Green Chemistry from the University of York.1

Additional Involvements

• Dr. Dodson is currently working as a special advisor on exponential systems change for Global Optimism and the Climate Champions Team until COP28.1
• She is active on various platforms, including LinkedIn and Twitter, where she shares insights and updates on her work and the field of clean energy innovation.24