Experts & Staff


WRI’s experts are leaders in their fields. Their work spans topics such as food and land use, energy, cities, climate, economics, finance, governance and more.

Our more than 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations. Contact our media team to arrange an interview with any of our experts.

Program Experts & Staff

Imane Chafiq

Senior Country Engagement Specialist

Imane Chafiq

Rita M. El Zaghloul

Director, High Ambition Coalition for Nature & People Secretariat

Rita Maria El Zaghloul.

Saif Shabou

Product Manager, Urban Analytics, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

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Jamal Srouji

Senior Associate, International Climate Ambition