Amanda Ohara

Energy and climate policy specialist with over 20 years of experience across the private and public sectors, international cooperation, philanthropy and civil society. Currently serve as Energy Advisor to the COP30 Presidency, supporting the development and engagement around the international roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels. My career includes experience at the Institute for Climate and Society (iCS), Instituto E+, GIZ and Petrobras, combining strong technical expertise in energy and fuels with experience in public policy, strategy and stakeholder engagement. I hold a Master’s degree in Energy Planning from UFRJ/COPPE and a degree in Chemical Engineering from UNICAMP, and in 2026 I am participating in Tsinghua University’s Emerging Policymakers Program, in partnership with LSE and Stanford University.