Dr. James Fletcher
CARICOM | GGGI | REN21
Climate Envoy | Council Member | Renewable Energy Champion for the Caribbean
Dr. James Fletcher is a Saint Lucian scientist, author, and public policy specialist with extensive experience in climate policy, energy transition, and sustainable development across the Caribbean.
He currently serves as the CARICOM Climate Envoy and is a Council Member of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). He is also the founder of SOLORICON Ltd, a consultancy focused on climate change, renewable energy, environmental governance, and sustainable development. In 2025, he was named a Renewable Energy Champion by REN21 (Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century).
Dr. Fletcher previously served as Minister for Public Service, Information, Broadcasting, Sustainable Development, Energy, Science and Technology in Saint Lucia (2011–2016). During his tenure, he led major reforms to modernize the energy sector, including new regulatory frameworks, renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency initiatives, and the advancement of geothermal exploration, alongside broader public sector modernization efforts.
He has played a prominent role in international climate diplomacy, including as a leader in the Caribbean’s “1.5 to Stay Alive” campaign and as part of the ministerial team that helped secure consensus during the negotiations leading to the Paris Agreement.
Earlier in his career, Dr. Fletcher held several senior public sector roles in Saint Lucia, including Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Public Service, as well as Permanent Secretary in multiple ministries. He also served as Director of Social and Sustainable Development at the OECS Commission.
He is the author of Governing in a Small Caribbean Island State and has contributed to several publications on climate policy and international negotiations. He also leads initiatives such as the Caribbean Climate Justice Project, focused on advancing equitable climate solutions for vulnerable communities.
Dr. Fletcher holds a PhD in Plant Physiology from the University of Cambridge and a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry from the University of Ottawa.