Dr Jan Rosenow

Jan Rosenow is a distinguished sustainability speaker whose lifelong dedication to clean, fair and efficient energy has shaped an exceptional career. From an early age, Jan demonstrated an unwavering commitment to environmental issues, founding an environmental group when only eight years old. With a multifaceted background as a policy advisor, consultant, researcher and volunteer, Jan has emerged as a leading voice in sustainability. His presentations skilfully blend academic rigour with practical insights, engaging audiences at national and international forums. Today, Jan continues to inspire transformative change worldwide.

Jan’s career in sustainability began as a research assistant at the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy, where the foundations of environmental advocacy were firmly established. Subsequently, Jan served as a consultant at SKM Environs, a market-leading firm providing water, environmental, sustainability and health and safety solutions. This formative experience paved the way for the role as Principle Consultant at Ricardo Energy and Environment, a global leader in energy and climate change consultancy. These early positions honed Jan’s analytical skills and deepened his expertise.

Jan’s recent achievements further cement his reputation as a global sustainability leader. Currently, he serves as Vice President for Global Strategy at the Regulatory Assistance Project, a prominent clean energy non-profit organisation. Additionally, Jan is an Honorary Research Associate with the Energy Programme at the Environmental Change Institute and acts as a subject matter expert at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. Honoured with numerous accolades, including appointments to prestigious advisory groups and recognised as a top climate influencer, Jan continues to push boundaries in the field.

Jan is a highly sought-after sustainability speaker, having delivered presentations at over 200 international and national conferences, including engagements at the United Nations and the World Economic Forum. His expertise has been featured in leading media outlets such as The New York Times, BBC and The Guardian. Jan’s experience as an expert witness before the House of Commons and the European Parliament underscores his credibility. Organisations hire Jan for his ability to communicate complex environmental issues with clarity, passion and a proven track record of influencing sustainable change globally.