From a political science perspective, my research has focused on various aspects of the interface between knowledge and policy, including the role of policy appraisal and evaluation in environmental and climate policy processes. Since 2006 most of my research has been EU-funded, and has centred on the development of European Union climate policy (both mitigation and adaptation), and the UK's role therein. I have co-written various books and book chapters, journal articles, blogs and press articles on related issues. I hold a PhD from the Department of Geography, University of Cambridge.