About us

At Opportunity Green we use legal, economic and policy knowledge to tackle climate change. 

We do this by using legal innovation, forging ambitious collaborations and amplifying diverse voices to motivate decision makers and achieve climate justice.

Climate change is scary and we don’t gloss over that, but we do highlight all the benefits that come from a decarbonised world. 

We believe it’s possible to reduce international emissions in line with a 1.5°C pathway to zero by 2050 and we find bold and impactful solutions to make that goal a reality.

We are a small but mighty team of lawyers, economists and policy experts dedicated to achieving climate justice. 

To us, that means the principles of global equity and sustainable development are at the heart of our mission. Our work focuses on equity, justice, and accountability, and ensures no one is left behind on the journey to global decarbonisation. 

In many sectors, changes in law and regulation are needed to speed up the pathway to decarbonisation and this is where we focus our efforts. These sectors include but are not limited to, shipping, aviation, buildings, fisheries and energy. 

What our work involves

• Producing persuasive legal analysis which pinpoints possible regulatory solutions and robust policy changes in complex sectors. Read the publications we’ve produced.
• Providing research, consultation and networking facilitation services on shipping decarbonisation and the importance of a just and equitable transition at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). We work closely with climate vulnerable Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to ensure they can contribute to the IMO's emissions agenda. Find out more about how we support climate vulnerable countries.
• Leading the Skies and Seas Hydrogen-fuels Accelerator (SASHA) Coalition. This brings together leaders from the aviation and shipping industries to raise awareness of the vital role that green hydrogen and direct air capture (DAC) must play in the decarbonisation of these sectors. Visit the SASHA Coalition website.
• Harnessing the power of the law as a strategic tool to help us to solve some of the biggest problems facing our planet. We think strategically about what change we need to see and the ways in which the law can help us to get there, and take action ourselves or in collaboration with others to help bring this to fruition. Read more about our existing projects and previous publications.