Arthur Petersen

Munich Re Visiting Professor

Arthur is also:

• Chief Scientist at the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency; 
• Professor of Science and Environmental Public Policy at the VU University Amsterdam; 
• Active within the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), on behalf of the Dutch government.

Background

Arthur received graduate training as a theoretical physicist (MSc), atmospheric scientist (PhD) and philosopher of science (MA and PhD).

Since 2001, he has gained considerable experience in shaping the science-policy interface at Dutch, European and global levels on issues of climate change and sustainable development. He has become a world-leading expert on assessing and communicating uncertainties.

Research interests

• Major uncertainties in climate simulation;
• Political science questions related to dealing with uncertainty in policy making.

More information

• Personal website
• VU University profile page