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Alia Armistead

Climate and Energy Research Specialist

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Alia is a climate and energy researcher and has conducted research on fossil fuel subsidies, climate emergency declarations, climate change adaptation, climate risk, blue carbon ecosystems, negative emissions technologies and energy grid maintenance.

Summary

  • Climate and energy researcher analysing emissions trajectories globally.
  • Focus on emissions and policy effectiveness across sectors.
  • Energy system transformation toward low-carbon economies.
  • Decarbonisation pathways analysis for structural economic transition.

Alia Armistead is a Research Assistant at RMIT University and Breakthrough: National Centre for Climate Restoration. Alia Armistead graduated from RMIT University with a degree in Environment & Society. She is now actively involved in research projects at RMIT University and Breakthrough: National Centre for Climate Restoration. Alia has a strong interest in social and economic research that relates to environmental and climate justice. She attended COP24 in Poland as a delegate for Global Voice in 2018.

Alia Armistead is a climate and energy researcher focused on emissions trajectories, policy effectiveness and energy system transformation. Her work examines decarbonisation pathways and the structural changes required to shift economies away from fossil fuels. She contributes analysis on climate risk, policy gaps and the pace of transition required to meet climate goals.

There is no silver bullet for tackling climate change. A multifaceted approach for reversing global warming and returning to safe climate conditions is fundamental in order to seek maximum protection for all people and species.

Alia Armistead
Climate and Energy Research Specialist
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