Karla Hill

Karla Hill is an experienced professional in the field of climate action and governance, currently serving as Associate Director for Political Economy and Governance at E3G since October 2020. In this role, Karla focuses on facilitating institutions and alliances essential for advancing climate initiatives while collaborating across various programs. Additionally, since March 2021, Karla serves as an advisor for the London Climate Action Week Secretariat. Prior to E3G, Karla held multiple positions at ClientEarth from 2007 to 2020, including Global Programmes Counsel and Director of Programmes, overseeing strategy, program design, and legal matters related to climate change and energy regulation. Earlier roles included Senior Policy Advisor at the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform and Project Manager at the Sustainable Development Commission. Karla's legal background also includes work as a Senior Solicitor specializing in environmental law at Buddle Findlay. Karla holds an LLB (Hons) and BA in Law, Geography, and Spanish from The University of Auckland.