Senior Climate Scientist | Met Office
Climate change research focused on the production of crops such as maize, wheat, and tea in the UK and China, aiming to better understand the supply chain and the decision-making processes related to climate change.
Dr Stacey New is a senior climate scientist with a strong background in physical geography and climate science. Stacey earned a PhD specialising in wildfires from the University of Exeter. Since joining the Met Office in 2019, Stacey has been part of the Climate Services Development team within the International Applied Science and Services area. Stacey's work focuses on developing climate services to guide resilience and adaptation decisions, primarily in Europe and Asia. Stacey leads a work package in the CSSP China project, concentrating on the impact of climate change on agriculture. This includes developing a climate forecast for maize, a seasonal forecast for tea, and exploring coffee production. Stacey's work, which ranges from lighting fires to engaging with tea farmers in China and the UK, is dedicated to preparing communities for the future.
