![]() ![]() “Having worked on the front lines of implementation, it’s clear to me how much value Mathematica brings as a partner to entities engaged in climate action that are navigating complexities and uncertainty as they consider how to have the biggest impact with limited resources,” said Bowen. He was recently the lead author for a flagship World Bank publication on how to design and implement social protection programs to build resilience to climate change. Bowen has been deeply engaged in thought leadership and analytical work for the World Bank Group on topics related to social protection, resilience, climate adaptation, disaster risk finance, and disaster response. In 2021, he received a World Bank Vice President’s Award for his role in supporting the government of Sierra Leone to rapidly deliver emergency assistance to at-risk households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. There, he led and supported the design and implementation of policies, programs, and projects in countries across the East Asia Pacific and sub-Saharan Africa regions, helping governments manage the impacts of climate risks on vulnerable populations. “Mathematica is focused on shaping impactful climate policies and investments through our expertise in social science, data science, and technology, and Tom will be an integral player in moving our mission forward.”īowen joins Mathematica with a background in social policy and climate change adaptation, developed during his decade-long tenure at the World Bank Group. “We were impressed with Tom’s formidable technical experience in resilience and adaptation, which makes him well suited to provide the leadership we need to help our growing climate change practice flourish,” said Tulika Narayan, vice president for climate change. In this newly created role, Bowen will help shepherd Mathematica’s climate strategy, cultivate relationships with relevant clients and partners, and lead business development. Mathematica announced today that Tom Bowen has joined the company as director for climate change.
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