Dr. Chris Kennedy

Title of Talk:

Schumpeter's Missing Tsunami

Short Bio:

I have worked for over 25-years on strategies for addressing global climate change, drawing upon economics, technology, policy and industrial ecology perspectives. Much of my current work involves biophysical analysis of economies towards deep decarbonization. My previous research helped the development of a standard approach for city-wide greenhouse inventorying – as well as mitigation strategies. Holding qualifications in civil engineering, economics and business, I have conducted consulting work on sustainable infrastructure and cities for several national governments, as well as the World Bank and others. In 2011/12, I was seconded to the OECD in Paris, to work on Cities, Green Growth and Policies for Encouraging Investment in Low Carbon Infrastructure. I have been a visiting professor at Oxford University and ETH Zürich. I previously served as President of the International Society for Industrial Ecology.