Dr Alan Kennedy‑Asser is a climate scientist and Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol, specialising in climate change, climate impacts, and risk assessment. His work combines advanced quantitative analysis with interdisciplinary, community‑focused approaches to understanding climate risk, bridging scientific evidence, policy needs, and public engagement.

Alan has a strong portfolio of skills in data‑driven decision‑making, risk analysis, and strategic thinking, developed through leading research on climate and environmental change across the UK and internationally and a strong record and experience of working with government bodies, third‑sector organisations, and regional stakeholders and supporting evidence‑based governance. He brings project leadership, partnership development, and resource management skills to TDNI. His work with the National Trust, Climate Northern Ireland, and the UK Climate Resilience Programme reflects his capacity to collaborate across sectors and translate research into practical, actionable insights. Alan is widely published in leading journals and is a contributing author to the 2024 volume Quantifying Climate Risk and Building Resilience in the UK. He has presented at major international conferences and currently serves on the steering group for the Climate Change Committee’s UK Urban Heat report, bringing expertise in policy engagement, strategic foresight, and national‑level climate risk governance.

Alan also brings strong advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and community participation skills to TDNI having led arts‑based climate storytelling projects, curated exhibitions, and delivered climate‑themed walking tours and workshops.

He holds a PhD and MSci in Geographical Sciences from the University of Bristol and guest lectures at Queen’s University Belfast.