Dr. Tim Forsyth

Biography

Tim Forsyth is a professor specializing in the politics of environment and development at the London School of Economics. He leads the Department of Environment and Development, focusing on understanding contested science and the risks associated with environmental governance. His work critically analyzes themes related to political policy processes and contested environmental debates, particularly in rapidly developing countries. He has authored significant works on climate change governance, forest policies in Asia, and the role of social movements in local governance. Professor Forsyth's qualifications include degrees from prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford and Harvard University, and he has gained extensive work and research experience in Asia, being fluent in Thai. He has served as a Specialist Adviser to the UK House of Commons' International Development Committee and was a lead author for assessments on transformative change organized by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). His expertise spans Southeast and South Asia, with a particular focus on climate change, environmental policy, and social movements.

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