Daniel Peniston

Background

About Daniel Peniston

Daniel is a Climate Adaptation and Resilience Specialist at Abt Global (formerly Abt Associates), where he provides technical support to Abt's Climate and Energy team related to adaptation, resilience, and climate change. Before Abt, Daniel worked as the Climate and Restoration Engagement Manager at the Forest Stewardship Council, where he developed partnerships and designed projects related to forest restoration, climate change, commodity value chains, and digital innovations. He has experience in climate adaptation & resilience, climate policy, nature-based solutions, responsible forest management, ecosystem services, political economy, and supporting Indigenous-led forestry and climate programs. Daniel has a Masters in Environment, Politics, & Development from the School for Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and has conducted research on the political economy of climate adaptation, carbon markets, climate justice in hydropower development and Indigenous People’s rights, blockchain and emissions accounting systems, the practical efficacy and legacy of the Paris Agreement, and critical approaches to global environmental policy. He has a Bachelor of Arts from Lewis & Clark College, where he studied Communications and Environmental Studies. Daniel grew up in Kathmandu, Nepal, and has travelled extensively across South and South East Asia. He has also lived in Indonesia, the U.K, and the U.S.