Anadón, Professor of Climate Change Policy in the Department of Land Economy and Director of the University’s Centre for Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Governance (CEENRG), joins two other climate policy leaders appointed as a Non-Executive Directors for a five-year term.
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the 2008 Climate Change Act tasked with advising the UK and Devolved Governments on emissions targets, and reporting on progress made in reducing emissions and preparing for and adapting to the impacts of climate change.
A leading global expert on climate and energy policy, Anadón is a Vice‑Chair and founding member of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate, and a lead author for both the 6th and 7th IPCC Assessment Reports. She has advised governments and international bodies including the UK Treasury, UN and legislatures in the US and UK.
“I am honoured to join the Climate Change Committee at this important moment for climate change mitigation,” said Anadón. “The CCC has been a pioneering institution globally and I look forward to contributing to further its role as a key provider of independent, evidence-based advice to the UK and devolved governments.”
Nigel Topping CMG, Chair of the Climate Change Committee, said: “At a time when innovation is vital to unlocking climate ambition and economic opportunity for the UK, drawing on a broad range of practical expertise will help ensure our analysis remains robust and relevant.”
Read the full announcement on the CCC’s website.
About the Climate Change Committee
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. Its purpose is to advise the UK and Devolved Governments on emissions targets, and to report to UK Parliament on progress made in reducing emissions and preparing for and adapting to the impacts of climate change.
The CCC is made up of two separate committees: one on mitigation (the Committee) and one on adaptation (the Adaptation Committee). The Act requires that the Committee comprises a Chair and not fewer than five but not more than eight other Members appointed by the national authorities (UK Government and the Devolved Governments). Details of current membership can be found on the CCC’s website.
The Committee is supported by a Secretariat of around 60 staff who provide analytical and corporate support, led by the Chief Executive.
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