After working for 15 years in the French Ministry of Environment, Jacqueline Aloisi de Larderel joined the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) in 1987 and assumed the position as Director of the Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (now known as the Economy Division) until she retired in 2003. In 2001 she was also appointed Assistant Executive Director of UN Environment.
In her capacity, she was, among others, instrumental in:
- designing and developing the UN Environment Sustainable Consumption and Cleaner Production programme, to promote “eco-efficiency”,
- designing and developing the “OzonAction Programme “to facilitate the implementation of the Montreal Protocol
- launching the Life Cycle Initiative, in developing a dialogue and various initiatives to promote corporate social responsibility with various industry sectors internationally,
- launching the Global Reporting Initiative.
She now serves on the board of directors of various organizations and on a number of advisory boards and committees.
She holds a MSc from the University of Paris and a MBA from INSEAD (1969). She was a Fulbright exchange visitor at Yale University.
She holds a number of distinctions: René Dubos Award, Chevalier dans l'Ordre de la Légion d'Honneur, Chevalier dans l'ordre national du Mérite.
Contributed to the following reports
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Environmental Risks and Challenges of Anthropogenic Metals Flows and Cycles
Metal production is responsible for 7-8% of global energy use as well severe environmental impacts. Recycling would decrease both, but even if recycling increased, rising global demand for many metals would remain a huge environmental challenge.
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Green Energy Choices: the Benefits, Risks and Trade-Offs of Low-Carbon Technologies for Electricity Production
Low-carbon electricity generation could help meet demand while reducing climate change effects. But new technologies could create new environmental problems. This report aids informed decision-making about energy technologies, infrastructure and optimal mix.
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Decoupling 2
This report explores technological possibilities and opportunities for both developing and developed countries to accelerate decoupling and reap the environmental and economic benefits of increased resource productivity.