Claire McGuire is the Manager of Policy and Advocacy at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). She coordinates IFLA's work with UNESCO, and especially oversees policy and advocacy related to culture, heritage, education, sustainable development, and climate action. She works to integrate the perspective and impact of the global library field into international policy processes and advocate for a supportive environment for libraries in which they can deliver on their missions and realise their potential