Jens Nielsen

Jens Nielsen is the founder and CEO of the World Climate Foundation, an international platform focused on accelerating the green economy through cross-sector partnerships among businesses, governments, investors, and civil society. With a background as a political economist, Nielsen has held senior executive roles at organizations including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Cision PR Newswire, and Mitsubishi Electric, and has provided strategic guidance to corporations in more than 20 countries. His expertise includes regulatory economics, energy, natural resources, and communications, with a focus on the international climate movement.

Under Nielsen’s leadership, the World Climate Foundation has played a significant role in global climate and biodiversity action, including initiatives such as the Climate Investment Coalition, which he co-founded. This public-private partnership has mobilized multi-billion USD investments for climate solutions and has established collaborations with governments and industry leaders worldwide. Nielsen also serves on the boards of the Climate Planet Foundation, Art2030, and Greenlab Innovation Foundation, contributing to sustainability and innovation efforts.

Nielsen is a public speaker who shares insights on finance, innovation, technology, and nature-based solutions at global forums, including TED Countdown Summit and Web Summit. He has shared stages with figures such as the prime minister of Denmark and Richard Branson, and is invited to deliver keynotes and workshops at international events. Nielsen’s work centers on collective action in climate and sustainability, making him a recognized voice in shaping the future of these fields.