Emma Blackmore

Emma's work has focused on the design, implementation and impacts of a number of market governance mechanisms, particularly the use and impacts of standards and certification. Most recently her work has focused on sector-wide approaches to sustainability and the informal economy in agriculture.

Emma worked as a researcher for IIED between 2009-12, focusing on the design, implementation and impacts of market governance mechanisms, particularly the use and impacts of standards and certification in agriculture.

She led IIED's Shaping Sustainable Markets initiative. Following a move to Hong Kong, she worked as a full-time consultant for SSM, engaging in research and project management, and representing IIED in Hong Kong and East Asia when required.