Nicolas Eliades
International Climate Comms Specialist & Strategist
Málaga
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Summary
Decorated international, energetic & multilingual public relations strategist with over 25 years of experience designing, implementing and administrating best practice communication programmes, specialising in media, international organisations & the Climate and Ecological Emergency (CEE). Career spans South Africa, Costa Rica, Colombia, Cyprus, Belgium, Spain, Kenya, Namibia and the broader Global South. Skilled in coordination, writing, languages, public relations, international climate communications consultancy & media training. Bilingual in English & Spanish; working knowledge of French, Greek & Afrikaans. Offering deep experience in reputation management, campaign design, media training & organisational communications.
Work History
Communications Lead
Globe Legislators
09.2024 - Current
- Designed and delivered full-spectrum comms strategy for COP29 Parliamentary Pavilion, leading to significant visibility across parliamentary, diplomatic and civil society networks.
- Spearheaded content and message alignment for 20+ international events and high-level interventions.
- Managed internal workflows and mentored cross-functional teams to ensure professional delivery under high pressure.
Founder & Director
TheClima.es
9 2021 - Current
- Founded and scaled a not-for-profit climate comms consultancy focused on narrative justice and media democratisation.
- Supported campaigns across five continents, training dozens of frontline communities and securing major international press coverage.
- Directed the "Kavango Alive" campaign in Namibia, contributing to the stagnation of oil and gas exploration through narrative shaping and international media pressure.
Senior Communications Associate, Oil & Gas Desk
Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC)
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Built strategic relationship with Colombia’s Presidential Comms Office, securing top-tier op-eds and interviews that influenced outcomes of the 2023 Belém Amazon Summit.
- Co-authored and placed a key op-ed for President Gustavo Petro in the Miami Herald, calling for a fossil fuel phase-out in the Amazon and catalysing diplomatic momentum. Read here
- Delivered over 1,000 international media hits for civil society organisations, increasing visibility during key political moments including COPs and regional summits.
- Streamlined cross-regional climate messaging within the GGON network, enhancing coordination across Global South actors.
- Supported narrative development leading to Colombia’s coal export ban to Israel, reinforcing values-led foreign policy.
Media and Research Coordinator for Ukraine
Global Gas and Oil Network (GGON)
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinated international climate movement’s media response to Ukraine conflict, maintaining strategic focus amid geopolitical volatility.
- Delivered cross-continental sign-on letters, op-eds and reactive media packages addressing fossil fuel dependency.
- Facilitated alignment of African and European narratives, influencing policy and donor debates.
Media Skills Coach
European Public Prosecutors Office
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Designed and led tailored in-person media skills training for senior EU prosecutors, including Chief EPPO Laura Kövesi.
- Increased speaker confidence and clarity, earning follow-up commissions and institutional recognition.
International Public Relations Coordinator
Extinction Rebellion
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed and executed global PR strategy for XR across six continents, supporting decentralised action and message cohesion.
- Empowered local media spokespeople through training and remote coordination.
- Produced global comms content resulting in high-profile media coverage and increased public awareness during pandemic-era restrictions.
- Secured global coverage and supported Indigenous-led campaigns, notably defending Nairobi National Park from encroachment.
Founding National Communications Coordinator
Extinction Rebellion
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Orchestrated XR Spain’s national messaging and media strategy, mobilising over 200 press interventions in the first year.
- Built and led "esXcomunicaR", a national comms working group, growing it into a recognised media force.
- Contributed directly to the Spanish Parliament’s 2020 Climate Emergency Declaration through high-impact communications and alliance-building.
- XR designated most influential NGO during COP 25 (Madrid)
Account Director
Marco De Comunicación
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Led international strategy for clients including the World Water Council, Union for the Mediterranean and EUIPO.
- Directed award-winning PR campaign generating 14,000+ pieces of global coverage ahead of World Water Forum.
- Delivered media training to high-level diplomats and executives, improving institutional representation.
Communications Consultant
European Commission
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Awarded prestigious Blue Book internship within DGCOMMS, ascending to full-time role.
- Intelligence gathering and authored routine internal communications tailored for different national and transnational agencies.
- Advanced EU visibility through digital innovation and multilingual messaging campaigns.
- Drafted speeches for the Director of the Representation in Madrid, aligning language with institutional policy.
Press/Media Assitant
United States Department Of State
05.2006 - 09.2010
- Managed media for high-level diplomatic missions, including historic Operation Jaque and Secretary Condoleezza Rice’s visit.
- Received Meritorious Honor Award for exceeding expectations in public diplomacy and crisis response.
- Strengthened U.S.–Colombia relations through coordinated cultural, press, and civil society engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - International Political Economy and Latin American Studies
Salamanca University
Salamanca, Spain 01.2010 - 1 2012
Master of Arts - International Peace Studies
United Nations Mandated University For Peace
San Jose, Costa Rica 08.2005 - 08.2006
BA(Honours) - International Relations
University Of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2004 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University Of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2001 - 12.2003
Skills
Diplomatic Adaptable Strategic Planning
Media Skills Training
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership
Customer service
Networking
Digital marketing
Web Content Management
PR strategy and relationship development
Problem resolution
Coordination
Professional Demeanor
Languages: English, Spanish (native); French, Greek, Afrikaans (working knowledge)
Timeline
Communications Lead
Globe Legislators
09.2024 - Current
Senior Communications Associate, Oil & Gas Desk
Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC)
11.2022 - 08.2024
Media and Research Coordinator for Ukraine
Global Gas and Oil Network (GGON)
04.2022 - 10.2022
Media Skills Coach
European Public Prosecutors Office
04.2022 - 12.2023
International Public Relations Coordinator
Extinction Rebellion
10.2019 - 08.2020
Founding National Communications Coordinator
Extinction Rebellion
10.2018 - 02.2020
Account Director
Marco De Comunicación
09.2017 - 09.2018
Communications Consultant
European Commission
10.2014 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - International Political Economy and Latin American Studies
Salamanca University
01.2010 - 1 2012
Press/Media Assitant
United States Department Of State
05.2006 - 09.2010
Master of Arts - International Peace Studies
United Nations Mandated University For Peace
08.2005 - 08.2006
BA(Honours) - International Relations
University Of Pretoria
01.2004 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University Of Pretoria
01.2001 - 12.2003
Founder & Director
TheClima.es
9 2021 - Current