Richard Smith
Policy Advisor
Richard is a Policy Advisor in the Energy Transition team, and is based in Brussels. He works on energy diplomacy, and especially on how Europe can use its relationships with other countries to accelerate the global transition from fossil gas to green energy.
Richard works on identifying innovative ways that the EU and Member States can use their diplomatic instruments (for example bilateral partnerships/dialogues, multilateral fora, and investment instruments) to drive down global gas demand. Richard is currently focusing on North Africa and major Asian gas importers.
Richard joined E3G in January 2024, coming from almost 6 years with the UK Diplomatic Service (FCDO) in London and Brussels. His role at E3G continues his lifelong passion for tackling climate change, including his completion of a PhD in climate science at the University of Southampton in 2017. He also holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge.
Originally from the UK, Richard loves to travel and discover new places.
Richard works on identifying innovative ways that the EU and Member States can use their diplomatic instruments (for example bilateral partnerships/dialogues, multilateral fora, and investment instruments) to drive down global gas demand. Richard is currently focusing on North Africa and major Asian gas importers.
Richard joined E3G in January 2024, coming from almost 6 years with the UK Diplomatic Service (FCDO) in London and Brussels. His role at E3G continues his lifelong passion for tackling climate change, including his completion of a PhD in climate science at the University of Southampton in 2017. He also holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge.
Originally from the UK, Richard loves to travel and discover new places.
