Dr Toby Marthews
In my research I work to understand the influence of climate change on the global land surface (see CEH’s 2014-19 science strategy). My particular approach is to study extreme events and extreme environments, particularly areas prone to large-scale droughts and floods, which account for the greatest loss of life and property in the contemporary world (e.g. IPCC 2012).
Extreme events and their impact areas are key because they show how clearly interconnected our environment is to human society (Belmont) and building resilience to these events is a critical focus of the NERC strategy and 2016-20 delivery plan. Therefore, the results of my research find direct application in understanding and solving real-world issues and problems.
Extreme events and their impact areas are key because they show how clearly interconnected our environment is to human society (Belmont) and building resilience to these events is a critical focus of the NERC strategy and 2016-20 delivery plan. Therefore, the results of my research find direct application in understanding and solving real-world issues and problems.
Land Surface Science group, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH), MacLean Bdg, Wallingford OX10 8BB, U.K., Tel: +44 753 2168305 (mobile)
The background photo I took in the Andamans, India, in 2014.
The background photo I took in the Andamans, India, in 2014.