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Brandi Robinson is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering at Penn State University. She leads the Online Education program in Energy Sustainability Policy and co-directs the Local Climate Action Program. She has substantial expertise in policy formation and analysis, particularly related to voluntary carbon markets, local-scale greenhouse gas emissions inventorying, and mitigation strategy development. Robinson's research focuses on the effectiveness of local policy mechanisms and governance structures that address global climate change challenges. She is particularly interested in understanding how to connect the causes and impacts of climate change with community engagement, aiming to facilitate meaningful partnerships that drive sustainable change. Her current efforts include serving as chair of the Implementation Technical Advisory Group for the Centre Region’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, which aims to reduce regional emissions by 80% by 2050. Robinson is committed to providing students with practical learning experiences through partnerships with local government officials to complete greenhouse gas emissions inventories and formulate climate policies during their coursework.
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