Liam Bennett

• Phone: +353 87 123 4567
• Email: liam.bennett@email.com
• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• LinkedIn: liam-bennett-climatepolicy

Summary

Led cross-functional teams in developing evidence-based climate adaptation strategies for national infrastructure projects, achieving a 15% reduction in projected climate-related risks over five years. Expertise in translating complex climate science into actionable policy recommendations and stakeholder engagement.

Five years of experience in environmental policy analysis, focusing on low-carbon transition frameworks and regulatory compliance within the Irish and EU contexts. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive policy impact assessments and economic modelling for sustainable development initiatives.

Experience

Senior Climate Policy Analyst, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland -- Dublin, Ireland

Mar 2021 – present

• Developed and implemented a national framework for assessing climate vulnerability in critical infrastructure, resulting in the allocation of €50M in targeted adaptation funding.

• Authored key sections of Ireland's Climate Action Plan 2023, specifically focusing on the agricultural and land-use sectors, contributing to a projected 20% emissions reduction by 2030.

• Represented EPA Ireland at EU-level working groups on climate resilience, influencing policy directives on nature-based solutions and circular economy principles.

• Managed a portfolio of research projects on climate impact modelling, collaborating with academic institutions and providing strategic recommendations to government ministries.

Climate Policy Analyst, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2018 – Feb 2021

• Conducted comprehensive policy analysis on renewable energy incentives, informing the design of the latest Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) which attracted €2B in investment.

• Evaluated the socio-economic impacts of carbon pricing mechanisms, providing data-driven insights that shaped national policy discussions on a just transition.

• Prepared detailed reports and briefings for government officials on international climate negotiations (e.g., COP processes) and their implications for Irish policy.

• Facilitated stakeholder workshops with industry, NGOs, and local authorities to gather input on climate policy development and foster collaborative solutions.

Education

University College Dublin (UCD), MSc in Environmental Policy and Management -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2017 – Aug 2018

Trinity College Dublin, BA (Hons) in Environmental Science -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2014 – June 2017

Skills

Policy Analysis & Development: Climate Adaptation Strategies, Mitigation Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Impact Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Briefing, Legislative Drafting Support

Climate Science & Modelling: Climate Risk Assessment, GHG Accounting, Carbon Footprinting, Integrated Assessment Models, IPCC Reports Interpretation, Climate Data Analysis

Sustainability & Economics: Circular Economy Principles, Green Finance, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Economic Modelling, Renewable Energy Policy, Just Transition Frameworks

Software & Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, R (Statistical Analysis), ArcGIS (GIS Mapping), Policy Modelling Software, Data Visualization Tools

Languages: English (Native), Irish (Proficient)