
Sarah Colenbrander
Sarah Colenbrander is the climate director at the Overseas Development Institute, known for her critical insights on the inequities in climate finance, particularly regarding the classification of wealthy nations and their responsibilities in addressing climate change.
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Sarah Colenbrander, the director of the climate and sustainability programme at the London-based thinktank IOD Global, said: 'The IPCC has consistently demonstrated the overwhelming scientific consensus on the importance of cutting emissions.'
Leaders join push to create UN body to tackle ‘awful reality’ of inequality | United NationsThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-09-24
Sarah Colenbrander, climate director at the Overseas Development Institute, criticized the classification of wealthy nations with large carbon footprints as developing countries.
China and Saudi Arabia among nations receiving climate loans, analysis reveals | Climate financeThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-11-14









