Dr. Justin Dargin is a leading authority on energy and climate change policy, specializing in developing innovative solutions for a sustainable energy future. His expertise spans the global energy landscape, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing diverse regions and markets. As a Senior Climate Change and Energy Scholar at the University of Oxford he empowered organizations to navigate the complex energy transition and unlock sustainable growth opportunities. |
Dr. Dargin's career has been distinguished by numerous accomplishments, including leading groundbreaking research on regional energy and carbon markets at the Harvard Kennedy School during his academic appointment. His pioneering work under the Dubai Initiative program resulted in the first-ever strategic roadmap for Gulf oil-producing countries to create a carbon trading mechanism, an endeavor recognized with the prestigious Harvard University AAA Award.
Throughout his career, Dr. Dargin has been a trusted advisor to top-tier international and national energy firms, governments, and global organizations, guiding them through decarbonization strategies and navigating the complex interplay of investment and geopolitics in the energy sector. He has served as a Legal Advisor at OPEC, significantly contributing to key membership negotiations and regulatory frameworks.
An influential thought leader, Dr. Dargin has published over a hundred book chapters, articles, and policy papers in leading publications. His forthcoming book, "The Gulf's Climate Reckoning: Decarbonization, Development, and the Future of the Petro-States" (Cambridge University Press, 2025), is poised to be a seminal work in the field.
Dr. Dargin's insights are regularly sought by major media outlets, including Al Jazeera, Time Magazine, the Financial Times, and The Economist, showcasing his prominence as a global energy expert. He is also a Fulbright Scholar and was a senior member of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.
He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Oxford and holds a graduate law degree, magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. He is fluent in Arabic, Spanish, and English.
Throughout his career, Dr. Dargin has been a trusted advisor to top-tier international and national energy firms, governments, and global organizations, guiding them through decarbonization strategies and navigating the complex interplay of investment and geopolitics in the energy sector. He has served as a Legal Advisor at OPEC, significantly contributing to key membership negotiations and regulatory frameworks.
An influential thought leader, Dr. Dargin has published over a hundred book chapters, articles, and policy papers in leading publications. His forthcoming book, "The Gulf's Climate Reckoning: Decarbonization, Development, and the Future of the Petro-States" (Cambridge University Press, 2025), is poised to be a seminal work in the field.
Dr. Dargin's insights are regularly sought by major media outlets, including Al Jazeera, Time Magazine, the Financial Times, and The Economist, showcasing his prominence as a global energy expert. He is also a Fulbright Scholar and was a senior member of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.
He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Oxford and holds a graduate law degree, magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. He is fluent in Arabic, Spanish, and English.