About Jessica Green

Climate Policy and Global Governance

Jessica Green critiques the flaws in current climate institutions, arguing they focus on the wrong problems by prioritizing state-led agreements over private actor involvement. In 'Existential Politics,' she analyzes why global climate institutions are failing and proposes fixes through greater non-state actor participation [5][24]. She highlights the 'big flaw in climate policy' as solving symptoms rather than root causes like institutional design [37]. Green advocates for reformed governance to enable effective climate action, as discussed in events like the Roosevelt Institute Book Club [24] and Yale Climate Connections features [26][37].

Microbial Ecology and Building Design

Green's TED Talks pioneer the integration of microbiology into architecture and health. She challenges hospital filtration practices, questioning if excluding outdoor microbes harms health [3]. In 'We're covered in germs. Let's design for that,' she urges designing buildings to foster beneficial microbial ecosystems on bodies and surfaces [9][8][10]. Her work underscores microbes' roles in climate, health, and indoor environments [10].

Professional Role at ARPA-H

As Program Manager at ARPA-H, Green drives innovation in climate/energy, health/biotech, and finance/investing, aligning with her expertise in high-impact technological and policy interventions [bio]. This role synthesizes her academic and research background into practical advancements.

Academia and Political Science

Professor in Political Science and School of the Environment at University of Toronto, Green's research bridges environmental policy, climate governance, and institutional innovation [5]. Her book talks and publications reflect deep engagement with existential climate politics [5][24].