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Edward A. Parson is the Dan and Rae Emmett Professor of Environmental Law and Faculty Co-Director of the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at UCLA School of Law. He specializes in international environmental law and policy, science's role in policy-making, and the political economy of regulation. His research bridges law, science, and governance, with a focus on climate change mitigation, geoengineering, and ozone layer protection. Parson holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Harvard University and has served on advisory boards for the National Academy of Sciences and the U.S. Global Change Research Program. He has authored influential books, including Protecting the Ozone Layer (winner of the 2004 Sprout Award), and his recent work explores governance challenges of solar geoengineering and carbon dioxide removal. Parson advises on climate policy at international forums and teaches courses on environmental decision-making and climate law.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Public Policy, Harvard University
- M.S. in Management Science, University of British Columbia
- B.S. in Physics, University of Toronto
Research Interests: Parson's work emphasizes the intersection of law, science, and policy in addressing global environmental challenges. He examines how regulatory frameworks can drive technological innovation, particularly in climate mitigation and adaptation. His current projects include international governance of geoengineering and the ethical dimensions of climate engineering.
Recent Contributions: Parson has led initiatives like the Solar Radiation Management Governance Initiative and contributed to U.S. climate assessment reports. His recent publications analyze governance scenarios for solar geoengineering and the efficacy of environmental stopgap measures.
Awards: 2004 Sprout Award for Protecting the Ozone Layer: Science and Strategy.
Advising & Grants: Parson supervises doctoral students in environmental policy and law. He has received grants from the National Science Foundation and the Climate Decision-Making Center.
