Professor Rebecca Willis brings her expertise in environment, climate, energy policy and politics to the University of Manchester, looking to approach global challenges with practical outcomes for all.
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Rebecca Willis as Chair of Energy and Climate Governance – a role which bridges the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Science and Engineering through the Sustainable Consumption Institute and the Tyndall Centre 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’s Net Zero Living Initiative.
Speaking on her appointment, Rebecca said: “The wealth of expertise based here at Manchester 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’s 2035 strategy.”
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