Joachim Roth is an associate with IISD’s Energy team. Joachim works on the circular economy, green fiscal policies, and coal phase-out with a particular focus on a just transition in developing and emerging economies. His recent work includes a report on the fiscal transition away from fossil fuels in BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and research on the trade- and employment-related impacts of a shift to a circular economy in Finland.
Based in Europe, Joachim has had the opportunity to present research findings on the just energy transition at the Universidad Pontificia Comillas and several international climate events, including the OECD’s EU4Energy Policy Forum and the 2019 World Circular Economy Forum.
Prior to joining IISD, Joachim worked as a sustainability analyst at the Center for Development and Strategy, as a research intern at the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development, and as a project coordinator at LSE Enterprise.
Joachim holds a bachelor's degree in political science and economics from McGill University and a master's degree in development studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
All Publications
- Green Recovery Know-How From the Nordics
Blog - July 30, 2020
Nordic countries are well recognized for combining healthy economic growth with strong social and environmental policies. What's their secret to a green recovery? - Energy Policy Tracker
Interactive - July 14, 2020
Are we building back better? Every Wednesday, our experts provide new analysis of support for fossil fuels and clean energy. - Rethinking Eskom: Lessons from electricity sector reform in India and Mexico
Report - May 25, 2020
As South Africa debates how to reform its struggling electricity sector, this publication reviews how international experience from India and Mexico could inform the debate. - Current Status of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs)
Commentary - December 11, 2019
This commentary highlights the current status of negotiations on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement heading into COP 25. - Beyond Fossil Fuels: Fiscal transition in BRICS
Report - November 12, 2019
This report makes the case for preparing government budgets for the clean energy transition in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa). - Más allá de los combustibles fósiles: Transición fiscal en México
Report - July 3, 2019
Este reporte ayuda a entender el rol del sector de hidrocarburos en la transición energética en México - How Will the Circular Economy Impact Jobs?
Blog - June 6, 2019
New research digs into some of the possible job impacts if a country like Finland fully embraces a circular economy model. - The French Lesson on Climate Change Action
Blog - December 14, 2018
President Emmanuel Macron's failure to engage with the public on fuel price increases can backfire unless France follows Just Transition principles.