Political Economist | Energy & Climate | Focus: Asia-Pacific & China | Lecturer @UniofLeeds & @POLISatLeeds | Fellow @NBRnews | Past: @CREDS_UK @CSIS @CO2REhub
Leeds, England
Joined February 2011
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Discussing interdisciplinary #climatechange research with the @PriestleyCentre at @UniversityLeeds today. Inspiring to hear about collaboration and research cross over
Honoured to be interviewed by @Paulnadeau from @APInitiative_en on the 'Future of Energy in the Indo-Pacific' youtu.be/FiB-a7997tA?si=kQ4c… via @YouTube --lots to talk about with regards to development, energy access, and #EnergyTransition in the region
Today I had the absolute joy of providing expert evidence to Welsh Parliament and Economy, Trade & Rural Affairs Committee. I spoke on industrial decarbonisation & impacts on the Welsh Steel Industry. Was tough but interesting process, & career highlight. Thanks, Wales! #NetZero – at Cardiff, Wales
Have you seen our latest @BritishAcademy_ work on just transitions? Meet the researchers: Energy access for Pacific Island communities--what does justice look like in energy systems? youtu.be/KTdFSqHg7Fo via @YouTube
#EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #asean #GreenEnergy
On this very grey morning I received the most beautiful welcome back to campus (my first day in my new post—Lecturer!) by the @UniversityLeeds @UniofLeedsHeron —a good omen I’m sure 💚
ALT Grey and white Heron standing in water garden on University of Leeds campus.
ALT Heron standing in water garden in front of Roger Steven’s building on University of Leeds campus.
ALT Roger Steven’s building on University of Leeds campus, Heron standing in foreground.
#UKGGREvent Day 2 kicks off w/ @camjhep acknowledging difficulty 4 UK Green House Gas Removal—we are creating an industry & market from scratch, competing & cooperating w/ int’l partners & simultaneously ensuring justice & equity. Whew! What a job @CO2REhub @UKGGRprogramme
Another great name: MERLIN (Metrics for Emissions Removal Limits for Nature) #UKGGREvent @CO2REhub @UKGGRprogramme
Yes! Delivering Greenhouse Gas Removals without Undermining Mitigation—already a great approach to the topic. Includes the politics, economics and social problems that drive the challenge and solutions #ggr @CO2REhub @UKGGRprogramme @NilsMarkusson
Excellent first day at the #UKGGREvent by @UKGGRprogramme and @CO2REhub at @TheIET
Loving @nemvaughan introduction to feasibility of afforestation and biomass energy with carbon capture and storage for #ggr (and the female research lead representation, too!)
Great intro to concrete and industrial sustainability by @TheEconomist --construction industry is responsible for over 1/10 of man-made carbon emissions, w/ concrete being biggest culprit: Sustainable materials: is there a concrete solution? via @YouTube
youtu.be/QnN4pZtf7aE
I was interviewed by @TheEconomist to discuss waste management in #Taiwan & global #circulareconomy challenges--
'Cash from trash: could it clean up the world?' youtu.be/3PYYadvwkOo via @YouTube #EnergyTransition #sustainability #SustainableDevelopment #IndoPacific #zerowaste
So excited to share my latest interview with @TheEconomist on Taiwan's success story in waste management and the global #EnergyTransition -- Taiwan Cash from trash: could it clean up the world? youtu.be/3PYYadvwkOo via @YouTube
Had invigorating & interesting presentation & discussion w/ @AiisAmity students about geopolitical implications of increased energy pressures due 2 #RussiaUkraineConflict & need 4 regional solutions 2 nat'l challenges. Love the #energy & interest 4rm students! #IndoPacific
Very pleased to be speaking tomorrow on locating energy trade in international political economy for @AiisAmity --looking forward to a great discussion with students!
Today marks the last day of the @BritishAcademy_ project I have been leading on Facilitating a Just, Fair & Affordable #EnergyTransition in the Asia-Pacific. Our project team in Malaysia made a great video of the work we have done over the past few months:
youtube.com/watch?v=EeLQITHT…
Catching up on @LokmanKaradag1 latest interview w/ @HabibBadawi on the political history of #Japan between the two World Wars
Some very relevant lessons learned for this current age of geopolitical crisis & conflict. Watch via @youtube here:
youtu.be/A9bIqtMkfXU
This week definitely has a theme, and that theme is Japan--check out @LokmanKaradag1 latest on "The Defense Transformation in Japan in the context of Geopolitical Changes" with @CoreyJWallace
Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=YHiGOJLz…
Speaking today with @LokmanKaradag1 on "The Role of Energy in the Asia-Pacific" live on @YouTube
We will be discussing energy, climate change, decarbonisation, & the roles of China & ASEAN--all the highlights of a regional #energytransition
See:
youtu.be/gETb8xkPf4s via