James Latham

Email: ee23jkl@leeds.ac.uk
Thesis title: Do we need a bespoke approach to managing energy in short-term lettings?
Supervisors: Professor Peter Taylor , Professor Greg Marsden

Profile

I am a PhD candidate funded by the Energy Demand Reduction Centre (EDRC), working within their Places and Futures themes. Under the broad heading of Tourism as a Barrier and Opportunity for Change, my research examines the impact of short term lettings on domestic decarboinisation.

My research builds on my professional background in energy reduction, which focused on domestic and commercial retrofit support through a range of UK and local government funded programmes, including One Stop Shop and Local Energy Advice Demonstration (LEAD) pilots for DESNZ. I have also worked at a community level to address climate change in Leeds through resident-led initiatives.

I hold a Masters in Sustainability Consultancy from Leeds, and an Undergraduate degree in International Relations from London Metropolitan University.

Research interests

My research aims to provide evidence on the barriers and drivers specific to decarbonising holiday short-term lettings, highlighting the need for bespoke approaches that reflect this sector as it continues to grow. Read more here

Qualifications

MSc Sustainability & Consultancy
BA International Relations