Jessica Sanchez is an experienced media professional, climate communicator, and advisor to international organizations. She has moderated high-level climate events, such as COP27 and COP28, anchored television programs, and conducted live interviews with former presidents, TIME100 leaders, and global leading voices at the most prestigious summits.Jessica also serves as communications advisor to global coalitions and multi-stakeholder groups, including the United Nations Climate Change (UNFCCC), Fashion Industry Charter (FICA), UN Sports for Climate Framework, the Conference of Parties (COP), and the UN flagship campaigns #Together4Transparency.Dedicated to advancing the development agenda, Jessica founded The Movable Middle, a communications and engagement consultancy focused on helping organizations drive societal action on critical global issues. Her research on climate change communications has been awarded by the UNESCO Chair on Life Cycle Assessment. Additionally, she is a Collaborating Faculty member at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona School of Management.Jessica has collaborated with Women’s Forum for Economy & Society, The New York Times, G20, G20Women, and DVF Awards. She began her international career in diplomatic services focusing on economic development and migration. Jessica holds a MSc in Sustainable Development and a BA in International Relations. She speaks six languages and used to live in New York City, São Paulo, Dortmund, and León before establishing herself in Barcelona.
selected recent work
Publication: "Climate Change Communications: Evolution, Frames, and The Movable Middle"
Climate change communication plays a key role in addressing its complexity, explaining the state of affairs, and effectively engaging the public to partake in climate action. This study explores the evolution of climate change communication and the intersection of science communication and policymaking. It also examines various climate change framings used in communications and reflects upon them using social science theories. Research suggests that the usage of certain frames could be ineffective in engaging audiences and may even lead to unintended consequences.
Newsletter: "THE SAGA of climate change"
Weekly free newsletter filled with raw reflections and honest experiences about working on climate. I passionately work in this field but I am not comfortable with how it is being communicated. I am convinced that the world requires a complete reconfiguration but not through fear, urgency, and pessimism. What do you think?
What Does Transparency Mean To Us Anyway?
During COP28, the inaugural global stocktake Conference of Parties organized by United Nations (UNFCCC) in Dubai, a series of high-profile interviews took place featuring former presidents, TIME100 leaders, and influential voices on sustainability. The objective was to delve into the significance of climate transparency in their respective fields. These interviews unfolded under the banner of #Together4Transparency, the United Nations' flagship initiative, designed to mobilize all segments of society to champion and actively engage in global efforts towards climate transparency.
Shaping a Future Where We All Can Thrive
There is a future where we can thrive. Resource depletion, displaced families, environmental refugees and ecosystem collapse are definitely not what we anyone would like to see. Mobilising all groups of society, at this stage, is imperative. We need to promote values like citizenship, justice, ethics and a deep sense of community. Holmes wrote “A sustainable society doesn’t consume less, recycle more, use renewable energy and take the train. It is also more community-focused, less prejudiced, more equal, and happier - because it values people and the environment".
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS