Tim Forsyth

Professor Tim Forsyth is a leading scholar in environment and development at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), serving as Head of the Department of International Development. His research focuses on the politics of environmental science and governance, particularly in Southeast Asia. He holds a BA from Oxford and a PhD from the University of London, with fellowships at Harvard, Stanford, and other institutions. His work addresses contested environmental debates, multi-actor governance, and the interplay between science and policy. He has advised the UK Parliament on climate change and aid policies and contributed to IPBES and IPCC reports. His expertise spans climate change, environmental policy, and social studies of science. He edits major journals like Global Environmental Politics and the Routledge Encyclopedia of International Development.

• Educations: BA (Oxford), PhD (London)
• Roles: Professor at LSE, IPBES Lead Author, UK Parliament Adviser

His research explores how environmental science interacts with politics, emphasizing deliberative governance and community-based adaptation. He has conducted fieldwork in Thailand, Nepal, and Myanmar, examining issues like forest policies, climate resilience, and transboundary haze. His recent work critiques maladaptation in climate policies and advocates equitable resilience strategies.

Awards and Recognition: Fellowship at Chatham House, Harvard Kennedy School (2000), and multiple editorial roles in environmental journals. His contributions to global climate assessments have shaped policy frameworks.

Grants and Collaborations: Funded by WLE (CGIAR), Rockefeller Foundation, and UK government initiatives. His projects include landscape governance in Myanmar and vulnerability studies in Nepal.