Tamaki Takao

Tamaki Takao is an experienced professional in environmental policy and climate change, currently serving as an Associate Programme Officer at UN Climate Change since August 2021. Previous roles include Section Chief at the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, and Reconstruction Officer at the Reconstruction Agency, where Tamaki oversaw projects aimed at rebuilding the Fukushima landscape following the 2011 nuclear incident. Additional experience includes a Cabinet Officer position with the Cabinet Secretariat and Environmental Officer at the Ministry of the Environment, focusing on marine plastic litter. Tamaki began the career as an intern at the Asia Pacific Initiative, specializing in energy and international relations. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Public Policy from The University of Tokyo and ongoing studies for an MSc in Sustainable Development at the University of Sussex.