There are three new appointments to the Committee. Ministers in the UK and the Devolved Governments have appointed Professor Laura Díaz Anadón, Emily Norton and Professor Andrew Jordan. They have all been appointed for a term of five years, which will commence from 6 April, subject to clearance of security checks.
Professor Laura Díaz Anadón is the Chaired Professor of Climate Change Policy at the University of Cambridge and Director of the Centre for Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Governance (CEENRG), also at the University of Cambridge. A leading global expert on climate and energy policy, she is a twice‑elected 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. Briefly prior to academia, she worked in engineering and financial consulting. Emily Norton has over 25 years of experience in the food and farming sector. After qualifying as a lawyer, Emily undertook an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture and has expertise in natural capital influences on land, food, and farming. Emily holds various non-executive board positions in the agricultural sector including Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board and a trustee at the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association. Professor Andrew Jordan is Director of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of East Anglia. With more than thirty years working in environmental and climate policy, he is internationally recognised for his research on how governments design, coordinate and innovate public policies for sustainability, particularly within the European Union. He has led major UK and EU-funded research programmes. His leadership includes serving on DEFRA’s Science Advisory Council (Social Science Expert Group) and the UK Office for Environmental Protection’s College of Experts. He is a Fellow of the British Academy and the Academy of Social Sciences.Nigel Topping CMG, Chair of the Climate Change Committee, said:
“I am delighted to welcome three new members to the Committee and congratulate them on their appointments. 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. Laura’s leadership in energy innovation, Emily’s hands-on experience in agriculture and land use, and Andrew’s deep knowledge of climate policy will each bring valuable insight. Their perspectives will strengthen our upcoming advice, including our next report to Parliament on the country’s progress in reducing emissions.”
Professor Laura Díaz Anadón said:
“I am honoured to join the Climate Change Committee (CCC) at this important moment for climate change mitigation. 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.”
Emily Norton said:
“Climate change is already reshaping land use and agriculture across the UK, while the transition to Net Zero presents both challenges and opportunities for landowners, farmers and supply chains. I am delighted to be joining the Climate Change Committee at this time and look forward to contributing my expertise in natural capital, food systems and farming.”
Professor Andrew Jordan said:
“I am both honoured and excited to be joining the Committee mid-way through this decisive decade for climate action. As a social scientist with expertise in climate policy and governance, I look forward to working closely with the Committee to provide advice, support, and constructive challenge.”
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