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Dr. Justin Dargin is a leading energy and climate policy expert with a proven track record of 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. He is currently a Senior Visiting Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, where his research focuses on the intersection of geopolitics, energy, development, and climate change in the Middle East and North Africa.
Previously, as a Senior Climate Change and Energy Scholar at the University of Oxford, Dr. Dargin empowered organizations to navigate the complex energy transition and unlock sustainable growth opportunities. His work has helped shape energy policies and drive sustainable practices in various sectors. |
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 at Harvard University 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.
Driven by a deep commitment to social impact, Dr. Dargin serves as the Chairman of the Board for Tangelic, a award-winning non-profit organization dedicated to promoting clean energy access and sustainable development in Africa. Through Tangelic, he leads initiatives that empower communities, promote gender equality, and address the pressing challenges of energy poverty and climate change. He has also incubated several successful startups and co-founded a clean energy non-profit recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative for its innovative solutions to energy access in the developing world.
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 featured in prominent international media outlets, including Al Jazeera, Time Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and The Economist, and he has contributed articles on energy and geopolitical issues to The New York Times. Dr. Dargin has also received numerous accolades for his contributions to energy and climate change, including the St. Gallen Symposium Wings of Excellence Award (three-time recipient), the Fulbright Scholar Award, and the United Nations Sustainable Endowment’s Building a Clean Energy Future Award. He was also 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 also fluent in Arabic and Spanish.
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.
Driven by a deep commitment to social impact, Dr. Dargin serves as the Chairman of the Board for Tangelic, a award-winning non-profit organization dedicated to promoting clean energy access and sustainable development in Africa. Through Tangelic, he leads initiatives that empower communities, promote gender equality, and address the pressing challenges of energy poverty and climate change. He has also incubated several successful startups and co-founded a clean energy non-profit recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative for its innovative solutions to energy access in the developing world.
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 featured in prominent international media outlets, including Al Jazeera, Time Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and The Economist, and he has contributed articles on energy and geopolitical issues to The New York Times. Dr. Dargin has also received numerous accolades for his contributions to energy and climate change, including the St. Gallen Symposium Wings of Excellence Award (three-time recipient), the Fulbright Scholar Award, and the United Nations Sustainable Endowment’s Building a Clean Energy Future Award. He was also 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 also fluent in Arabic and Spanish.
Chairing the Middle East/North Africa Energy Subsidy Forum with World Bank Officials and Middle East Energy Ministers
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Speaking on a panel at the FT-Shell Energy Pathways Forum with President Director of Shell and Senior Consultant of the Arab Petroleum Investments Corp.
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