Ian Dunlop

Ian Dunlop draws on fossil fuel industry experience to assess systemic climate risk, highlighting economic disruption, energy vulnerabilities and governance failures, and the urgency of rapid transition.

Ian Dunlop is an Australian energy expert, corporate strategist, and leading voice on climate and sustainability. With a background in the fossil fuel industry, including senior roles at Royal Dutch Shell and as Chair of the Australian Coal Association, Ian transitioned to climate advocacy, pushing for urgent action on the escalating climate crisis.

He has played a key role in shaping climate and energy policy, leading Australia’s first emissions trading system design and serving as CEO of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Today, Ian is Chair of the Advisory Board at the Breakthrough National Centre for Climate Restoration and a member of the Club of Rome and the Australian Security Leaders Climate Group, where he highlights the security risks posed by climate change.

Ian is a frequent contributor to public debate, publishing sharp analyses on energy, climate, and governance. His work emphasises the need for urgent, transformative action to mitigate climate risks and secure a sustainable future.