Social Science for Climate Change

The central theme of my work is change: climate change and social change.

How and why does it happen? What are its effects? How do we deal with it? And how do we change ourselves, our practices and institutions, to adapt to change, live rich and meaningful lives, and create a fair, sustainable and beautiful world?

I conduct research and provide consulting services addressing these questions.

Interdisciplinary Research, Productive Science-Policy Interaction and Effective Communication for Social Change

As a leading US expert on adaptation, science-policy interactions, decision support, and climate change communication, I emphasize practical, collaborative, solutions-oriented work.

I have extensive experience working in the US and in Europe, in coastal, forest, and conservation sectors, and in urban and rural communities. I have led and participated in projects which assess the impacts of climate change; examine the vulnerabilities and preparedness of communities and ecosystems; and identify barriers to adaptation to help develop strategies to overcome them.

My focus on policy analysis, governance, communication, and human behavior stems from my commitment to putting the best available science to work in policy and management arenas. I can help find the most effective ways to constructively engage the public in decisions about their future.

The goal of my work is to help increase resilience, reduce vulnerability, and transform the ways we interact with our environment and each other to sustain a livable planet and live peaceful, satisfying lives.