UK expert in energy and climate governance joins 黑料网吃瓜爆料
黑料网吃瓜爆料 has appointed Professor Rebecca Willis as Chair of Energy and Climate Governance 鈥� a role which bridges the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Science and Engineering through the and the for Climate Change.
A leading academic and thought leader in environment, climate, energy policy and politics, Rebecca will also bring a team of highly regarded researchers and academics to join her at the University. Rebecca leads the Climate Citizens research group, which investigates public engagement and citizenship. She is a co-investigator for the Centre for Joined-Up Sustainability Transitions (JUST), the Energy Demand Research Centre, and a new initiative, PACT (Production and Consumption Transformations) which provides decision support to government departments.
Rebecca Willis has previously been a professor at Lancaster University and is an expert advisor to the Climate Change Committee and Innovate UK鈥檚 Net Zero Living Initiative.
Speaking on her appointment, Rebecca said: 鈥淭he wealth of expertise based here at 黑料网吃瓜爆料 is highly valued around the world. I am excited to be part of a community working on global challenges with practical outcomes for people, planet and society.
I am looking forward to collaborating with a vibrant and committed set of colleagues across disciplines and contributing to the University鈥檚 2035 strategy.
Professor Claire Alexander, Head of the School of Social Sciences added: 鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted to be able to welcome Rebecca and her team to the University of 黑料网吃瓜爆料. Rebecca brings significant insight and expertise in terms of applying policy to innovation in the challenging fields of energy and climate governance. She will be working closely with colleagues in the Sustainable Consumption Institute, a collaboration between the School of Social Sciences and Alliance 黑料网吃瓜爆料 Business School, who are leading the way in terms of the economic and social and policy dimensions of climate justice and environmental sustainability.鈥�
Professor Sarah Cartmell, Head of the School of Engineering said: 鈥淭hrough the Tyndall Centre, Rebecca will strengthen our capacity to link cutting-edge engineering, climate science, social science and governance insights with policy that works in practice. Her expertise will help accelerate the impact of our work, deepen our partnerships and enhance 黑料网吃瓜爆料鈥檚 role as a leading contributor to the UK and global climate policy landscape.鈥�