Gina Hanrahan
Senior Specialist Climate Policy @Principles for Responsible Investment
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Specialist Climate Policy @Principles for Responsible Investment
Edinburgh, GB
Lead the organisation’s strategic approach to climate policy and policy engagement, positioning public policy as a core lever for investor and market action on climate.– Led development of PRI’s climate policy strategy and roadmap, strengthening focus on economic policy, national transition strategies and EMDE private finance mobilisation.– Key Secretariat member of the Taskforce on Net Zero Policy, delivering landmark reports to the UN Secretary-General and supporting alignment between policymakers, regulators and financial institutions- Co-led innovative new workstream on EMDE capital mobilisation, including report “Who Invests and How?”, translating insights from investors to governments to overcome barriers and mainstream EMDE investment.– Advise senior leadership and signatories on climate policy positions. Engage regularly with net zero initiatives.– Represent PRI at COP and UN forums, convening governments, regulators and investors to align policy ambition with investment and market signals.
EDUCATION
University College Dublin
BA, History and Politics
University of Oxford
MSc, Nature, Society and Environmental Policy
University College Dublin
MA, European Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT GINA HANRAHAN
Senior climate and environment professional with 15 years’ experience shaping UK, Scottish and international climate policy and influencing governments, regulators and financial institutions to deliver system-level change.I have led and advised at senior levels across NGOs, international organisations and finance-facing roles, with a strong track record of securing legislative reform, public investment commitments and policy outcomes in support of the net zero and nature positive transition.My work sits at the intersection of public policy, evidence-led advocacy and financial system influence — translating complex climate and energy challenges into practical policy solutions that shift decisions by governments and institutions.I am particularly experienced in:– Climate, energy transition and net zero policy– Government, parliamentary and regulatory influencing– Engaging financial institutions as a lever for policy and system change– Senior stakeholder engagement (Ministers, UN, investors)– Building and leading high-performing policy/advocacy teams.Honorary Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society (2025)
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