Charles Palmer

Charles Palmer is an Associate Professor of Environment and Development at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of Geography and Environment. His research focuses on environmental and development economics, with emphasis on natural resource management, climate change policy, and institutional frameworks. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of Bonn and has worked at institutions such as ETH Zurich and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). His work explores policy design for deforestation reduction, carbon sequestration, and sustainable land use.

Key research areas include REDD+ policy effectiveness, climate mitigation strategies, and the socio-economic impacts of environmental regulations. Notable contributions include analyses of Indonesia’s forest moratorium and Colombia’s lockdown effects on forest fires. Palmer has also published on urban air pollution and the economic implications of conservation payments. He collaborates with global organizations like CIFOR and serves on advisory boards for climate and conservation initiatives.

Recent work emphasizes participatory policy approaches in Brazil and Malawi, examining co-management of natural resources and poverty-environment interactions. His interdisciplinary approach combines economic modeling, empirical analysis, and field studies across tropical regions and urban contexts.