Dr Carly Green

Carly is a climate change expert with over 20 years of experience inspiring individuals and organisations to take meaningful action for the planet. With a PhD in International Climate Change Policy, she brings clarity, creativity, and passion to the global climate conversation—making complex issues accessible and motivating people to act.

She has held key international roles, including:

• Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; and

• Methods and Guidance Manager at the Global Forest Observations Initiative (GFOI).

Carly lives in Wanaka, New Zealand, where she recharges in nature and draws inspiration from the outdoors. Her mission: to help others see their power to make a difference, and to spark a shift in mindset that leads to climate action—big or small.

Carly is speaking on the Your Climate Wake-up Call panel at Wao Summit 2025.