Helena Wright

Helena Wright

Helena Wright, Ph.D., is the policy director at the FAIRR Initiative, where she focuses on policy solutions related to the risks and opportunities surrounding intensive animal agriculture. Wright’s work focuses on engaging with governments, regulators, industry bodies and investors to promote a greater understanding of the sustainability risks surrounding intensive animal agriculture and build increased engagement around sustainable policies and business practices. Her previous experience includes working as a vice president at the World Wide Fund for Nature, or WWF, working at the think tank E3G on sustainable finance, as well as working as a negotiator for the U.K. government. She holds a doctorate from Imperial College London.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Agriculture is missing in climate action. NDCs can change that

Opinion: Agriculture is missing in climate action. NDCs can change that

8 months ago // Food Systems

With agriculture driving around 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions, investors need ambitious country climate plans — the nationally determined contributions — to seize opportunities in the transition to a sustainable food system.

Opinion: How development banks can align with the 1.5 degree climate target

Opinion: How development banks can align with the 1.5 degree climate target

almost 7 years ago // World Bank Spring Meetings

Announcing an intention to align with 1.5 degree Celsius would be a great first step, writes E3G Senior Policy Adviser Helena Wright.

Opinion: How can European development finance institutions align with the Paris climate goals?

Opinion: How can European development finance institutions align with the Paris climate goals?

almost 7 years ago // Development finance

Ahead of the One World Summit, E3G's Helena Wright and ODI's Sam Attridge explain opportunities for Europe's DFIs to align with Paris climate goals.