Patrick is an energy policy and political economy analyst with five years of experience in renewable energy and climate policy research projects, as both a researcher and project manager, working in Europe and South Africa. His research at Rabia covers the just energy transition, Article 2.1c and its relationship with equity and justice, climate data gap analysis, and data technology options for central banks. Patrick holds an MSc in Development Studies from the London School of Economics, where his thesis looked at the changing nature of the Mineral Energy Complex in the context of South Africa’s energy transition, and a BA in Political Studies from the University of the Western Cape. Patrick’s prior experience was as a parliamentary researcher assessing various energy and economic policies, including the economic impact of new coal plants. At Climate Strategies a research network based in Europe, where he worked on research and stakeholder engagement projects focussed on just transitions and the decarbonisation of industry. In his free time, Patrick enjoys spending time outside, either enjoying Cape Town’s mountains or its beaches.
