Tim Williamson

Tim has 25 years’ experience in environmental policy support, development and analysis, mainly in air quality but also covering climate change and resource efficiency. He has broad experience of the field, having held positions in the public and private sectors, and for an environmental NGO, Environmental Protection UK. Tim has worked at the national level, leading multi-disciplinary evidence teams on air quality and, latterly, resource efficiency in Defra for 11 years. He has also worked both for and with local authorities, covering Local Air Quality Management and carbon reduction programmes. Tim has a strong track record in international work, having been involved in EU policy development and on projects supporting both the European Commission and European Environment Agency, and Governments in several parts of the world.

Tim’s key skills are in project management and the interpretation and communication of evidence for both technical and non-technical recipients. His excellent grasp of the environmental policy development and implementation process means that he can anticipate the needs of policy makers and ensure products are shaped accordingly. He brings a depth of technical expertise in air quality and climate and has extensive experience of stakeholder engagement processes.