About
Dr Jacob Ainscough is a Senior Research Associate at the Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University. He is an interdisciplinary environmental social scientist specializing in climate governance, public deliberation, and ecological economics.
- PhD in Environmental Policy and Governance (University of Edinburgh, 2021)
- Graduate Diploma in Economics (Birkbeck University, 2020)
- M.Sc. in Environment, Science and Society (University College London, 2015)
- B.Sc. in Zoology (University of Exeter, 2013)
His research focuses on integrating citizen voices into energy and climate governance through deliberative processes. Recent projects include Climate Citizens (2025-2029) and Joined-up Sustainability Transformations (JUST) (2025-2030), aiming to improve climate policy design and accelerate action.
The 2025 article Citizen deliberation in Net Zero governance reflects his expertise in participatory governance mechanisms for climate emergencies. His work spans subfields like citizen assemblies, policy design, and climate action strategies.
Contact: j.ainscough@lancaster.ac.uk
