Peter Ellis

Peter W. Ellis is the Global Director of Natural Climate Solutions Science at The Nature Conservancy (TNC), based in Portland, Maine. He has been in this role since December 2020, leading a global team of scientists focused on researching and implementing natural climate solutions (NCS) to combat climate change and promote biodiversity.12

Educational Background

• Bachelor's Degree: Brown University, Religious Studies (1993-1998)
• Master's Degree: University of Vermont, Ecology, Natural History, Botany (2002-2004)
• Non-degree Graduate Studies: University of Massachusetts, Forestry

Professional Experience

Before joining TNC in 2010, Ellis worked as a forest ecologist at the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Gabon, Africa. His career at TNC has included various roles:

• Forest Carbon Scientist (2016 - Present)
• Interim Lead for Natural Climate Solutions Science (2019 - 2020)
• Forest Carbon Science Analyst (2010 - 2016)

Ellis also operates his own ecological consulting business, specializing in integrated land management solutions.12

Areas of Expertise

Ellis's expertise encompasses:

• Forestry
• Climate Change
• Forest Ecology

He is particularly involved in assessing the climate and biodiversity impacts of forest management practices and has worked on projects in regions such as Indonesia, Mexico, and Gabon.13

Contributions and Publications

Peter Ellis has contributed significantly to the field of natural climate solutions through various publications and scientific papers. He emphasizes the importance of high-integrity NCS that are nature-based, sustainable, climate-additional, measurable, and equitable. These principles aim to guide effective implementation and investment in natural climate solutions to address climate change challenges.34

In his role, he advocates for the integration of scientific research into practical applications that can yield measurable benefits for both the environment and society.13