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Adjunct Professor

Anthony Robert Hobley

Master of Laws LLM, Merit - International Environment Law, University College, London, United Kingdom
Cluster:
Business, Communication and Design
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Biography

Anthony has worked in the fields of climate finance, international policy development, philanthropy and sustainability since 1989. His experience, passion, consistent delivery and profile have helped him to develop a leading reputation in these fields.

Anthony combines a long-term perspective with legal expertise, diplomacy skills, experience in the energy, banking, finance and NGO sectors and scientific training. He was described as an ‘Ambassador for carbon markets’ in Chambers Legal Director and as one of the top-25 most influential people in renewable energy by the Trillion Fund. Anthony left international legal practice and moved into the not-for-profit sector in 2013.

Education

  • Master of Laws LLM, Merit - International Environment Law
    University College, London , United Kingdom
  • Common Professional Examination (Law) & Law Society Finals
    DeMontfort University, Leicester , United Kingdom
  • Postgraduate Studies in Physical Chemistry Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Addenbrookes Hospital
    Darwin College, Cambridge University , United Kingdom
  • Bachelor of Science, First Class Honours - Chemistry and Physics
    University of Plymouth , United Kingdom

Corporate Experience

  • Executive Fellow, World Economic Forum (Geneva/London)
    Present
  • Independent Consultant, Hobley Squared Limited (London)
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  • Chief Executive Officer, The Carbon Tracker Initiative (London)
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  • Advisory Panel, Global Cities Initiative
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  • President, Climate Market Investment Association
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  • Advisory Panel, Climate Bonds Initiative
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  • Secondment - Global Head of Climate Change and Carbon Finance, Norton Rose Australia (Sydney)
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  • Founder and Adviser, Businesses for a Clean Economy
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  • Equity Partner - Global Head of Climate Change and Carbon Finance, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP (London)
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  • Board Member, Verified Carbon Standards Association
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  • General Counsel and Director of Legal Policy, Climate Change Capital (London)
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  • Senior Associate, Global Climate Change Practice, Baker Mackenzie (London)
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  • Trustee, Finsbury Park Community Trust
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  • Secretary to Climate Change Working Group, UK Environment Law Association
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  • Senior Associate, Environment Group, CMS Cameron McKenna (London)
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  • Associate, Environment Group, Nabarro Nathanson LLP (London)
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Research Interests

  • Cambridge Climate Change Lecture Series, Impact of Climate On Financial Industries 2017: https://climateseries.com/lectures/ccls2017

  • World Economic Forum Agenda Contributor: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/authors/anthony- hobley

  • Green & Tonic is a social enterprise Anthony established in 2012 to create a network for London & UK based sustainability professionals, encouraging networking across different aspects of sustainability to discuss a new sustainability challenge each month in an informal setting with the aim of creating opportunities for collaboration and breaking down silos. Topics have included sustainable fishing, future cities, supply chains and the role of fashion, urban transport, sustainability in sport and effective communications. Recently Anthony has launched a Green & Tonic digital channel with the aim of mainstreaming key messages on climate finance and development.