Rebecca Badger

Rebecca Badger is a seasoned environmental economist currently serving as Principal Policy Officer at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency since May 2005, where responsibilities include developing methods and advising on decisions to balance environmental protection with economic and social impacts. Rebecca has also contributed as a Board Member for the Cairngorms National Park Authority from March 2015 to March 2019. Previous roles include WFD Research Manager at SNIFFER, Senior Research Specialist at the Scottish Parliament, and Agriculture Policy Officer at RSPB. Educational qualifications comprise a PhD in Environmental Economics and Political Economy from the University of Aberdeen, an MSc in International Agricultural Marketing from Newcastle University, and a BSc Honours degree in Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Economy from the University of Edinburgh.