Mr. Benjamin Hickman

Programme Manager, UNEP

Benjamin Hickman is a Programme Manager with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Climate Change Division, based in the India Office.
His work focuses on sustainable cooling, extreme heat, and urban energy systems, spanning both India and global initiatives.
Since joining UNEP in 2014, Benjamin has played a key role in conceptualising and establishing the award-winning District Energy in Cities Initiative, helping position UNEP as a leading global voice on district energy systems.
His portfolio has since expanded under the Cool Coalition and UNEP’s Cities Unit to include integrated urban energy systems, passive cooling, extreme heat adaptation, and cold chain development.
Prior to UNEP, Benjamin worked in a UK-based energy consultancy, advising government and industry clients on energy technologies, policy and regulatory frameworks, market forecasting, valuations, and scenario modelling.
He holds a BA in Physics and an MSc in Environmental Technology and Energy Policy.