Martijn Wilder awarded Order of Australia for green finance and renewable energy leadership

Martijn Wilder, CEO of climate investment firm Pollination, has been awarded the Order of Australia for his pioneering work in sustainable finance, renewables, and climate law. Wilder helped set up the National Reconstruction Fund, chaired Low Carbon Australia, and served on the boards of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. His career has focused on creating financial tools to direct capital toward environmental projects and low-carbon industries. Wilder noted that Australia's east coast grid recently passed 50% renewable energy supply, a milestone he called remarkable given where the country was 15 years ago. He sees public investment institutions as a key constant supporting innovation and energy security, even as global geopolitics shift. The article highlights how green finance leaders are shaping Australia's transition to a more resilient and diversified economy.