Emily Douglas

Experience

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  LSE United States Centre

  Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Working alongside Dr Rebecca Elliott to study climate change infrastructure in the United States.-Involved synthesising and organising quantitative and qualitative data for approximately 20 infrastructure projects. -Researching and creating state- and nation-wide environmental policy memos -Writing extended research pieces exploring the socioeconomic and environmental implications of major infrastructure projects in US coastal cities

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  THE ARCADIA FUND

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  Research Intern

  Conducted research into the socioeconomic benefits of integrated green spaces in urban planning.-Extensive literature review of current urban green space literature, including synthesising extended reports-Policy evaluation of current approaches to greening in London -Cost-benefit analysis of greening approaches within the context of environmental challenges (e.g. air pollution, biodiversity loss etc.) -Assessing the value of philanthropic approaches to green space interventions and how funding could be strategically implemented Show less

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  Department of Geography and Environment, LSE

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2022

  Graduate Intern

  A dual role supporting communications and events and implementing project work.-Implemented a new sustainability innovation process system, applying principles of the circulareconomy to reduce waste and carbon output in current department operations, focused around fourmajor sustainability indicators.-Secured and administering a £15,000 grant for collaborative student and academic research initiativesto promote knowledge exchange impact.

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  Norfolk County Council

  Jul 2022 - Jul 2023

  Green Spaces Project Officer

  Supporting research and delivery for green space projects in Norfolk as part of the nationwide Local Nature Recovery Strategies.-Support delivery for a £150,000 capital works project for increasing green space access to people living with dementia, overseeing preparation of planning application and ecological assessment.-Co-ordinating key project operations, including risk assessments, funding bids, Gantt charts, bidtendering, stakeholder management plans, and project evaluation strategies.-Facilitating expansion of roadside nature reserves for meeting local nature recovery goals. Show less