Thomas Bowe

Thomas Bowe

Environmental Sustainability Data Scorer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Research Manager in Environmental Policy

  • Education

    • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

      2021 - 2022
      Master of Science - MS Environment and Development Distinction

      Modules including: Political Ecology (high distinction); Environmental Governance (highest mark); Climate Change Science, Economics and Policy (distinction); and Urban Asia (distinction).Dissertation on the local perception of transboundary hydro-governance in the border region between North West India and China, and its implications for regional development and future geoengineering governance.

    • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

      2018 - 2021
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Geography First Class Honours

      Environmental science, law, and governance; joint highest mark in quantitative methods course, use of Excel, Tableau, GIS, and Stata software; sustainable development, business, and finance; environmental valuation; first class dissertation investigating the local urban legacy of the 2012 London Olympic Games.

    • Lancaster Royal Grammar School

      2011 - 2018
      D1, A, A in Pre-U Geography, A Level French and A Level Biology respectively.

      Activities and Societies: Athletics & Cross Country Captain; Tennis Captain; 1st Team Football, Rugby; French Mentor; Head Waste Management Prefect

  • Experience

    • CDP

      Jul 2021 - Sept 2021
      Environmental Sustainability Data Scorer

      Scored companies on their environmental sustainability disclosure relating to the forests theme.Critically analysed large quantities of qualitative data before converting it into concise quantitative scoring.

    • Footprint

      Oct 2021 - Jan 2022
      Environment and Sustainability Researcher

      Produced advisory content to support businesses reduce their product carbon footprints.Created a product carbon footprint report following the ISO14067 standard for producers and a concise version for customers.

    • UN Climate Change

      Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
      UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub Intern

      Supported coordination with key stakeholders and liaising with other teams in the Mitigation Division and across the Secretariat to coordinate activities related to the Global Innovation Hub.Identified the core needs and potential solutions for urban areas by developing and conducting surveys and reports.Learned about the role of UNFCCC in parties’ decision-making processes, particularly around Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.Analysed policy documents including Nationally Determined Contributions. Show less

    • Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change & the Environment

      Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
      Research Assistant

      Conducted analysis of countries' national legal documents to assess global progress in achieving the Nationally Determined Contributions of the Paris Agreement, contributing to the GRI's Climate Change Laws of the World report.

    • Ecorys

      Aug 2022 - now

      Undertaking mixed-methods research for projects and policies focussed upon tackling climate change and maintaining/enhancing biodiversity whilst supporting livelihood development, including for the Independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Unit of FCDO’s Africa Regional Climate and Nature (ARCAN) programme. Providing research, business development and delivery support to projects focussed on climate change resilience and tackling terrestrial and oceanic illegal wildlife trade, for governmental and NGO clients. Providing technical assistance, business development and delivery support to international development projects focussed on environmental issues.

      • Research Manager - Environmental Policy

        Jun 2024 - now
      • Consultant - Climate, Energy and Environment

        Sept 2023 - Jun 2024
      • Assistant Consultant - Environment and Natural Resources Management

        Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Introduction to Auditing and Evaluating Behaviour Change

      IEMA
      Mar 2019
    • Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience

      UN Environment Programme
      Jun 2023
    • Ecosystem-based Adaptation: Working with nature to adapt to a changing climate

      IUCN
      Jul 2024
    • Politics and Economics of International Energy

      Sciences Po
      Aug 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Measuring Sustainable Development

      SDG Academy
      Jul 2024
    • Biodiversity Finance

      UNDP
      Apr 2025
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Researcher

      Issued by Money for Madagascar on Jun 2019
      Money for MadagascarAssociated with Thomas Bowe
    • Meteorological Observer

      Issued by Lancaster University on Jun 2019
      Lancaster UniversityAssociated with Thomas Bowe
    • Assistant Coach

      Issued by Lancaster Tennis Club on Jan 2016
      Lancaster Tennis ClubAssociated with Thomas Bowe