Matthew Riley is a Science Director at the New South Wales Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. He has a proven track record of delivering policy-ready environmental research and services that deliver significant public good. He has delivered multi-million dollar programs in climate change impacts and adaptation, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution and energy and energy efficiency programs for the NSW Government that have led to significant benefits for the people and businesses of NSW. Matthew leads a team of climate and atmospheric researchers, technicians, programmers and analysts that study and observe the climate, urban air quality and meteorology, greenhouse gas emissions and energy systems of NSW.