Roberta Boscolo keynotes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Roberta Boscolo – Climate & Energy Strategist at the World Meteorological Organization
Roberta Boscolo is the Climate and Energy Lead at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), where she brings over 20 years of expertise at the intersection of climate science, energy systems, and global policy. She leads WMO’s efforts to develop weather, water, and climate services that enhance energy resilience, improve efficiency, and accelerate renewable energy deployment across the globe.
Her portfolio spans multi-million dollar projects focused on the Water-Energy-Food nexus, supporting vulnerable regions including Africa, South America, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. Through strategic partnerships with international institutions, academia, private and public sectors, and civil society, she drives transformative solutions for sustainable development.
Roberta is also a prominent global voice on climate innovation. She serves in key advisory roles, including on the Expert Advisory Panel of the Earthshot Prize, the Bureau of Experts on Renewable Energy of the UN Economic Commission for Europe, and the Advisory Board of the World Energy and Meteorology Council. Her work promotes the critical integration of climate data into energy decision-making to build a resilient, low-carbon future.
Her influence has been recognized globally: Top 10 Sustainability Influencer, Global 50 Women in Sustainability (2023), LinkedIn Top Voice since 2022, and 2025 LUCE Awards nominee. Her philosophy is clear: “Performing business needs a healthy planet—let science and sustainability lead the way.”
Notable Achievements
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Climate and Energy Lead at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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Over 20 years of experience managing multi-million dollar adaptation and mitigation projects worldwide
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Leader of WMO’s Climate and Energy programme, developing services for energy resilience and renewable energy deployment
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Developed transformative initiatives across the Water-Energy-Food nexus in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and South America
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Recognized as a Top 10 Global Sustainability Influencer and one of the Global 50 Women in Sustainability (2023)
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LinkedIn Top Voice on climate and sustainability since 2022
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2025 nominee for the LUCE Awards for Legacy Women
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Member of the Expert Advisory Panel of the Earthshot Prize
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Advisor to the UN Economic Commission for Europe on Renewable Energy
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Board Member of the World Energy and Meteorology Council
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Grand Jury Member at the Big Syn International Film Festival (BSIFF) 2024 for climate-themed cinema
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Champion of integrating climate data into energy policy and business decision-making
Language spoken by the keynote speaker:
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French
- English
🧠 Keynote Themes
1. How Do You Lead When the Future Is Volatile, Uncertain, and Weather-Driven?
In this keynote, Roberta explores how leaders can prepare for—and lead through—climate volatility. Drawing from global case studies and WMO experience, she provides tools to foster decision-making under uncertainty, with resilience at the core.
2. Climate Data as the Invisible Fuel Behind Energy Systems
The energy transition is not just about infrastructure—it’s about information. Roberta unveils how weather and climate data drive forecasting, system stability, and energy equity. A must-hear for any sector aiming to lead the clean energy revolution.
3. Early Warning Systems, Risk Reduction, and Societal Resilience
How do we transform warnings into action? From floods to heatwaves, Roberta shows how early warning systems—when backed by science and embedded in governance—can dramatically reduce loss and empower communities to adapt and thrive.
Roberta Boscolo offers a rare combination of scientific authority, global field experience, and policy insight. In an age where weather extremes disrupt markets and climate risk shapes investment, her voice equips organizations and governments to move beyond adaptation and toward transformation. Her keynotes bridge science and strategy, unlocking the invisible role of climate data in powering modern energy systems and societal resilience. Whether addressing C-level leaders, energy experts, or sustainability pioneers, Roberta brings the clarity, urgency, and optimism required to lead in a climate-uncertain world.
