Nicolas Choquette-Levy

Nicolas Choquette-Levy is a Postdoctoral Associate at Boston University in the Earth & Environment Department.1 He works with Professor Andrew Reid Bell to develop better policy interventions aimed at securing rural livelihoods against increasing climate and environmental risks.1

Academic Background

Choquette-Levy obtained his PhD in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy from the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University in January 2023.1 His doctoral research was advised by Professors Michael Oppenheimer and Simon Levin.1

Research Focus

His research approach is interdisciplinary and collaborative, integrating methods such as:

• Agent-based modeling
• Game theory
• Household surveys

Choquette-Levy's main research questions revolve around:

1. The impact of climate change on rural-urban migration patterns
2. Effective policies for helping smallholder farmers adapt to rising climate risks
3. Governance principles needed for societies to navigate uncertain climate futures1

Field Experience

He has conducted field research in Nepal's Chitwan Valley and is currently working on participatory modeling projects with stakeholders in Senegal and Brazil's Rondônia State.1

Professional Background

Prior to his academic career, Choquette-Levy worked for five years as a sustainability professional in Canada's energy industry.1 His responsibilities included:

• Coordinating sustainability reporting and analytics
• Quantifying environmental and social risks
• Developing collaborative social impact projects with industry and Indigenous partners

Education

• PhD: Princeton University (Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy)
• Master's: University of Calgary (Chemical and Petroleum Engineering)
• Undergraduate: University of Southern California (Biomedical Engineering and International Relations)1

Nicolas Choquette-Levy is open to research collaborations and discussions on policy developments related to climate, migration, and agriculture.1