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Geoff McCarney is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa, specializing in applied climate science and international development. His research focuses on innovative economic policy instruments aimed at enhancing climate resilience for smallholder farmers in developing countries. He investigates how financial instruments, such as weather index insurance, can improve access to climate information and inform investment decisions in agriculture. Geoff's projects extend across various countries in East Africa and Southeast Asia, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and India. He holds a Ph.D. in Sustainable Development from Columbia University. His academic contributions include publications in leading journals where he explores the intersection of environmental policy and developmental economics, aiming to address Canada's international development obligations through effective climate strategies.
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