Rosie Manise is the Principle Specialist for Climate Change & Energy Policy at Natural England, the government's statutory adviser on the natural environment. Her role involves providing 'thought leadership' on the topics, liaising with DEFRA and other significant stakeholders to develop and communicate Natural England's position. Prior to joining Natural England, Rosie worked as the head of policy for the Audit Commission which included corporate social responsibility and value for money. In taking up the climate change & energy role, Rosie is returning to her environmental roots and applying her expertise in environmental impact assessment and environmental audit to this crucial area of policy.