Ben Rhodes
Head of Secretariat – International Climate Councils Network (ICCN)
Ben leads the International Climate Council Network (ICCN) Secretariat, which is hosted by E3G.
The network is made up of national climate advisory councils which play a unique role in advising governments and holding them to account. The aim of the ICCN is to facilitate collaboration and mutual support between climate councils from around the world, as well as encourage new countries to mandate national climate councils. Ben leads the work of the secretariat to build capacity of members, grow the network, and amplify their voice internationally.
Before joining E3G, Ben worked as a civil servant for 18 years in a wide range of roles, most recently in the International Climate Finance team leading on capacity building programmes. Ben began his career in environmental issues at Sustainable Development Commission specialising in deliberative engagement.
Ben lives in East London with his young family. He enjoys football, screen-printing, exploring Epping Forest and collaborating on Lego™ projects.
The network is made up of national climate advisory councils which play a unique role in advising governments and holding them to account. The aim of the ICCN is to facilitate collaboration and mutual support between climate councils from around the world, as well as encourage new countries to mandate national climate councils. Ben leads the work of the secretariat to build capacity of members, grow the network, and amplify their voice internationally.
Before joining E3G, Ben worked as a civil servant for 18 years in a wide range of roles, most recently in the International Climate Finance team leading on capacity building programmes. Ben began his career in environmental issues at Sustainable Development Commission specialising in deliberative engagement.
Ben lives in East London with his young family. He enjoys football, screen-printing, exploring Epping Forest and collaborating on Lego™ projects.