Lauren Duvel

Lauren Duvel serves as the Communications Manager for Breathe Cities at the Clean Air Fund since February 2024, where responsibilities include leading global communications efforts to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions in cities. Prior to this role, Lauren held various positions at WWF from 2014 to 2024, eventually becoming the Digital & Communications Manager, overseeing significant communications strategies during major climate conferences such as COP26 and COP28. Experience also includes roles at Chinadialogue focused on environmental communications, media writing at Georgetown University in Qatar, and early journalism roles at Memeburn. Lauren holds a Master of Arts in Media Theory and Practice from the University of Cape Town and a Bachelor of Journalism from Rhodes University.