Dr. Rebecca Clube

Biography

Rebecca Clube is a social scientist based at the Institute for Sustainable Resources. Her primary focus is on the Climate Compatible Growth programme, where she works on projects funded by the British Academy aimed at evidence-based policymaking in low- and middle-income countries. Rebecca utilizes qualitative methods to investigate the socio-environmental aspects of sustainability transitions, particularly in relation to renewable energy, critical minerals, and the circular economy. Her geographical expertise centers on Sub-Saharan African countries, though she has also collaborated with partners across Asia, North America, and Latin America. Before joining University College London (UCL) in 2022, she completed her PhD in Environmental Policy at Imperial College London, where she was a President's Scholarship holder. Her thesis explored the social dimensions of the Circular Economy, applying Max-Neef's Human-Scale Development principles. Additionally, she holds an MSc in Environmental Technology with distinction from Imperial College London and graduated with a prize-winning first-class degree in Business Administration from the University of Bath, specializing in accounting and finance. This interdisciplinary background allows her to merge interests in environment, policy, and business to address complex sustainability challenges.

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