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Andy Jordan is a Professor of Environmental Policy at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (UEA). He is a leading scholar in the politics of climate change and sustainable development governance, with a strong focus on policy dynamics in the EU and beyond. He is a Research Group Member at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and the Science, Society and Sustainability (3S) group, contributing to interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research.
- University: University of East Anglia
- School: School of Environmental Sciences
- Academic Rank: Professor
- Research Affiliations: Tyndall Centre, 3S Research Group
His research explores the political dimensions of environmental governance, including policy innovation, feedback, coordination, and dismantling. He investigates how democratic politics shapes long-term climate responses and challenges simplistic views of politics as an obstacle to policy solutions. His work emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches that bridge academic and non-academic communities to generate actionable insights for societal transformation.
Andy Jordan’s recent publications span topics such as greenhouse gas removal, policy durability, Brexit’s environmental implications, and emissions trends in developed economies. His research consistently engages with real-world policy challenges, contributing to debates on decarbonization, climate resilience, and institutional design. He leads major projects like the ERC-funded Deep Decarbonisation initiative and co-leads the ESRC Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformation (CAST), focusing on societal transformations toward net zero.
- Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS)
- Fellow of the British Academy (FBA)
- Fellow of the Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment (FIEMA)
He serves on the Scientific Committee of the European Environment Agency and DEFRA’s Science Advisory Council: Social Science Expert Group, demonstrating sustained policy impact. His advisory roles reflect his influence in shaping environmental governance at national and international levels. While no direct information on student supervision is provided, his leadership in large research projects suggests mentorship of early-career researchers. His work is deeply embedded in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams addressing the complex, intergenerational challenge of climate change.
