Erwin Jackson

Head of Australian Programs

Erwin Jackson is one of Australia’s most respected climate policy analysts and advocates, bringing more than 35 years of experience across government, business and the not-for-profit sector to the role of Head of Australian Programs at Climateworks Centre. 

Erwin came to Climateworks from the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) where he was Managing Director, Policy for seven years. Erwin led the development of IGCC’s national policy priorities, working closely with governments and stakeholders to shape investable climate, physical risk, and climate-related financial risk policies. 

His previous roles include Deputy CEO of The Climate Institute, senior advisory positions with the Australian Conservation Foundation and Environment Victoria, and contributions to climate research and strategy development at the Australian National University (ANU), CSIRO, the University of Melbourne, and the University of Queensland.