Rob Macquarie
Rob joined the Grantham Research Institute in July 2021. He is a member of the policy team and provides research support to Professor Stern.
Background
Prior to joining the Institute, Rob was an Analyst at Climate Policy Initiative, where he led research tracking global climate finance flows and contributed data to the IPCC and the UNFCCC’s Biennial Assessment. He also developed tools to assess the alignment of institutions’ targets, policies and investments with net-zero goals, both worldwide and in the UK.
Rob previously worked as an Economist at the research and campaigning organisation Positive Money, focusing on green central banking and options to reform the UK’s monetary and financial policy framework. He holds an MSc in Comparative Political Economy from LSE and a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford.
Research interests
- Mobilising finance for sustainable goals
- Promoting a just transition in climate and ecological action
- Behaviour change and wellbeing
- Societal dialogue and participation to construct sustainable pathways
Policy
Policy - 2022
A submission to the UK Treasury's consultation on the 'Proposals for Reform' under its Financial Regulation Framework Review. Read more
Policy - 2021
A submission based on work from across the Grantham Research Institute to the FCDO's recent call for evidence to inform the UK's forthcoming International Development Strategy. Read more
News
News - 2022
What role can and should financial regulation play in tackling climate change? The answer should guide the remoulding of regulatory... Read more
Voluntary Carbon Markets are growing rapidly but where credits or the claims made by buyers lack integrity and quality, this could undermine global climate action and development. Rob Macquarie explains how companies and policymakers who want VCMs to succeed can make them a meaningful contribution to sustainable development and a just global transition. Read more
This article discusses whether the use by companies of voluntary carbon markets to meet short-term decarbonisation targets is another form of greenwashing. The article includes quotes from Rob Macquarie. Read more
News - 2021
The UK Government’s keenly anticipated Net Zero Strategy is due to be published ahead of COP26 and one aspect for evaluation will be whether the Strategy offers a coherent plan on behaviour and engagement, says Rob Macquarie. Read more
