Dr Tom Mitchell

Dr Tom Mitchell is Executive Director of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), one of the world’s leading independent policy and action research organisations. A globally recognised expert on climate resilience, systems innovation, and disaster risk reduction, he previously held senior roles at Climate‑KIC, including Chief Strategy Officer, where he helped shape a transformative innovation agenda, and led the Climate Change and Environment Programme at the Overseas Development Institute. Dr Mitchell has advised the UN on disaster risk reduction, served as a Coordinating Lead Author for the IPCC Special Report on Extreme Events and Disasters, and has published widely on climate resilience. He holds a PhD in climate and disaster risk management.