Einar Telnes

Einar Telnes is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in climate, energy, and development cooperation. Currently serving as a Councillor at Utenriksdepartementet since August 2020, Einar Telnes acts as a special envoy for climate and forests under a joint declaration among Peru, Norway, and Germany. Prior to this role, Einar Telnes held various positions, including Senior Advisor at Norad, where responsibilities included advising on climate projects and managing Norway's contributions to international climate funds. Einar Telnes served as a Councillor at the Norwegian Embassy focused on energy and business matters, and previously directed departments at Norad and held leadership roles at Point Carbon Thomson Reuters, Vision2050, Kolibri Group LLC, and DNV GL. Einar Telnes holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University, a Bedriftsøkonom degree from BI Norwegian Business School, and an MSc in Civil Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.