Sam Geldin is a climate risk, adaptation, and resilience advisor with over 15 years of professional experience working at the intersection of climate science, policy, planning, and implementation. He helps governments, international organizations, development agencies, consulting firms, and research institutions understand climate risks and translate complex climate information into practical planning, investment, and policy decisions.

His work focuses on climate risk assessment, adaptation planning, climate resilience, nature-based solutions, climate finance, disaster risk reduction, and professional capacity building. Through Climatepedia, he supports clients and partners seeking evidence-based approaches to climate-informed decision-making and resilient development.

Sam has contributed to projects across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Pacific, and North America, and his experience includes collaboration with governments, UN agencies, development organizations, research institutions, and other international partners working to address climate and development challenges.

Sam holds a PhD in City and Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania and a MSc in Environmental Science from Yale University. Download Sam’s curricula vitae here.