Principal Advisor, Climate and Environment Research and Advisory Section

The Principal Advisor in the Environment and Climate Research and Advisory Section has specific responsibility for the provision of technical and scientific advice to support national policy across a wide range of climate and environment areas, for research and innovation, and for EU programmes (including the LIFE Programme, Innovation Fund and Peace Plus). The section is also leading the development of an Environmental Policy Statement and carries out an independent environmental assessment function for the department in respect of certain matters.