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Basics
| Name | Glen Wright |
| Label | Researcher, Knowledge & Data Team – REN21 |
| glen.w.wright@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +33 6 43 66 96 80 |
| Url | https://www.glenwright.net |
| Summary | Researcher and policy analyst with expertise in marine governance, ocean energy, and renewable energy policy. Currently contributing to the Global Status Report at REN21, with a focus on ocean energy and systemic data-driven insights. Experienced in international negotiations, project management, data storytelling, and strategic communication. |
Work
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2020.02 - Present Consultant, Knowledge & Data Team
REN21 – Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century
Author and analyst contributing to the Global Status Report (GSR), focusing on ocean energy and COVID-19 impacts. Supports REN21’s knowledge products through strategic data curation, expert engagement, and editorial input.
- Lead author of the Ocean Energy chapter for the GSR.
- Analyzed impacts of the global health crisis on renewable energy trends.
- Streamlined project and knowledge management processes using advanced computing tools.
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2018.10 - 2019.07 Consultant
UNESCO – Marine World Heritage Programme
Provided strategic input on potential World Heritage sites in international waters.
- Drafted reports for UNESCO Member States.
- Advised on engagement in UN-level marine policy negotiations.
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2014.03 - 2020.02 Senior Researcher, International Marine Policy
IDDRI – Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations
Led research and global policy engagement on high seas biodiversity, regional governance, and ocean sustainability. Represented IDDRI in UN negotiations and high-level forums.
- Co-developed the STRONG High Seas project and Marine Regions Forum.
- Published 15+ peer-reviewed and policy publications including 'The Long and Winding Road'.
- Spoke at UN conferences, wrote for Nature, and advised on marine treaty negotiations.
Volunteer
Education
Awards
- 2011.11.01
Dean’s Award (4 classes)
University of New South Wales
For academic excellence in Renewable Energy and Climate Law courses.
- 2011.12.01
EDO & Maddocks Student Writing Competition
Environmental Defenders Office
Winner of a national environmental law writing competition.
Certificates
| Ocean Literacy | ||
| IOC-UNESCO | 2016-06-01 |
| TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) | ||
| Teach International | 2012-01-01 |
Publications
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2018.10.01 The Long and Winding Road: Negotiating a Treaty for Marine Biodiversity
IDDRI
Widely cited guide to the UN high seas treaty negotiations.
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2018.02.01 Protect the Neglected Half of Our Blue Planet
Nature
Commentary advocating for better protection of the high seas.
Skills
| Data and Knowledge Management | |
| GSuite | |
| Data Studio | |
| Apps Script | |
| Zotero | |
| Mendeley |
| Web and Visual Tools | |
| WordPress | |
| Netlify | |
| Photoshop | |
| GIMP | |
| Tableau |
| Coding | |
| HTML | |
| CSS | |
| PHP | |
| SQL | |
| JavaScript | |
| Python |
| Communication and Outreach | |
| Social media | |
| Science communication | |
| Workshop facilitation |
Languages
| English | |
| Native speaker |
| French | |
| Full professional proficiency |
| Spanish | |
| Professional working proficiency |
| Mandarin | |
| Basic proficiency |
Interests
| Ocean Governance | |
| Marine policy | |
| High seas | |
| Biodiversity |
| Digital Knowledge Tools | |
| Open data | |
| Interactive dashboards | |
| Automation |
References
| Julien Rochette | |
| julien.rochette@iddri.org – Director, IDDRI Ocean Program |
| Kristina Gjerde | |
| kristina.gjerde@eip.com.pl – High Seas Advisor, IUCN |
Projects
- 2017.11 - Present
- 2015.01 - Present