World Resources Institute appoints Hans Bruyninckx as Europe Regional Director

The World Resources Institute (WRI) has appointed Dr. Hans Bruyninckx as the new Regional Director for WRI Europe. Based in The Hague, Bruyninckx will lead the organization’s efforts to provide evidence-based solutions to governments and businesses regarding climate, nature, energy, food, land, water, and cities.

Bruyninckx is a veteran environmental leader who previously served as the head of the European Environment Agency from 2013 to 2023. His background includes roles as a Commissioner on the WHO’s Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health and academic positions at the universities of Leuven, Wageningen, and Antwerp. His leadership comes as European governments face increasing pressures related to economic competitiveness, security, and accelerating environmental risks.