Professor, School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED)
Professor Thistlethwaite's research focuses on innovative strategies designed to reduce the economic impacts of extreme weather and climate change. He explores the role of insurance and government risk-transfer in promoting climate change adaptation and reducing economic vulnerability. To inform this work, he has worked directly with business and government leaders in the insurance, banking, real estate, building, and investment industries. Professor Thistlethwaite is also a frequent speaker, media contributor on Canada’s growing vulnerability to extreme weather, and a self-described “weather geek."