Dr. James Meadowcroft

Biography

James Meadowcroft is a Chancellor’s Professor at Carleton University, specializing in low-carbon transition, environmental policy, sustainable development, and energy policy. He has contributed significantly to the field of environmental politics, democratic participation, and the philosophy behind national sustainable development strategies. His recent work investigates the energy transition towards a low-carbon society and includes notable publications on carbon capture and storage, smart grids, and the politics surrounding socio-technical transitions. Meadowcroft has received research funding from various organizations including the UK Economic and Social Research Council and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He serves as Research Director at the Transition Accelerator, where he employs a distinctive four-step methodology to engage stakeholders and develop pathways towards a net-zero future for Canada. Additionally, he leads Efficiency Canada, which aims to enhance the nation’s energy efficiency policies, technology, and job creation in this sector. He has published extensively and served as co-editor for the International Political Science Review. His academic contributions have been recognized with an honorary doctorate from the University of Tampere, Finland.

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