Nicholas Rowley

Nicholas Rowley is an Honorary Associate Professor in the Resources, Environment and Development Department at the Australian National University (ANU). With over 25 years of experience in climate and environment policy, he has held senior advisory roles including for NSW Premier Bob Carr and UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. His work includes pioneering emissions trading schemes, sustainability standards like BASIX, and shaping climate policy at G8 summits. He contributed to the Stern Review and led the Copenhagen Climate Council ahead of COP15.

Rowley has taught core courses in climate policy at the University of Sydney’s Master of Public Policy program and served as a senior lecturer at the London School of Economics. He actively engages with media, appearing on BBC World, CNN, and Bloomberg to discuss climate policy and European politics.

His research focuses on translating climate science into actionable policy frameworks, emphasizing international cooperation and economic dimensions of sustainability. Despite his extensive advisory roles, no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text.