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Professor in Geography at the University of Exeter, UK

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A privilege to record this film in Mustang, Nepal and hear from people there about their migration and adaptation lives.

18.12.2025 14:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Professor @neiladger.bsky.social of the University of Exeter will be among the world leading climate adaptation experts attending #AF2025 this October.

One of his roles will be to lead a panel on wellbeing, continuity and place as part of the Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations stream.

09.07.2025 01:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Thatβ€˜s a wrap on #Tyndall25UEA
Coming out of the conference inspired and grateful to be part of this research centre.

I also had the pleasure to present my research and discuss thoughts on unlocking climate action at scale with @alfiegaffney.bsky.social @neiladger.bsky.social and Sandra BΓΆgelein!

10.09.2025 17:20 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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09.07.2025 08:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic image of the Critical Decade for Climate Action Conference and event details with Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research branded orange banner against the backdrop of the climate stripes image, created by Professor Ed Hawkins at the University of Reading

Graphic image of the Critical Decade for Climate Action Conference and event details with Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research branded orange banner against the backdrop of the climate stripes image, created by Professor Ed Hawkins at the University of Reading

Come to our #ClimateChange conference to hear cutting-edge ideas from top interdisciplinary, policy-relevant speakers, including:

@clequere.bsky.social‬
@catherinemitchell.bsky.social‬
@aliceclimate.bsky.social‬ β€ͺ
@neiladger.bsky.social‬

Book your spot ➑️ tyndall.ac.uk/events/criti... #AcademicSky

19.06.2025 13:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

lecturing on adaptation to climate change priorities and how to tackle them. Next month. Live in Kathmandu or online. @uniofexeternews.bsky.social

01.04.2025 14:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Journal article titled "Improving the effectiveness of climate change adaptation measures".

Journal article titled "Improving the effectiveness of climate change adaptation measures".


Just published, on #adaptation #effectiveness, with Neil Adger @neiladger.bsky.social , Jon Barnett, Lisa Vanhala and Emily Boyd.

We look into accommodating diverse ethical positions, reflecting social norms, limiting path dependence, and enfranchising marginalised groups.

doi.org/10.1007/s105...

13.01.2025 19:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Promoting sustainable cities through creating social empathy between new urban populations and planners - npj Urban Sustainability npj Urban Sustainability - Promoting sustainable cities through creating social empathy between new urban populations and planners

"Here we apply insights on empathic action to planning processes with the aim of diversifying planning processes to provide plural perspectives on risk and sustainability and giving marginalised groups opportunities to shape key decisions."
www.nature.com/articles/s42...

02.12.2024 05:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Promoting sustainable cities through creating social empathy between new urban populations and planners - npj Urban Sustainability npj Urban Sustainability - Promoting sustainable cities through creating social empathy between new urban populations and planners

Overcoming structural inequalities in cities through building empathy between marginalised groups and planners. Yes it is possible and tackles major injustices. Our latest: npj Urban Sustainability. w Bangladeshi colleagues and great @uniofexeternews.bsky.social team.

www.nature.com/articles/s42...

02.12.2024 18:51 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Micro-scale transformations in sustainability practices: Insights from new migrant populations in gr... Development that is inclusive and sustainable requires significant social and environmental transformations from current trajectories, building on dem…

Do migrant populations seek to engage in pro-environmental practices? Is migration positive for the environment? Turns out that there are positive signs and trends. Data from in-depth research in Accra Ghana with my colleagues:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

20.12.2023 16:13 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Deficient engagement risks eroding public consent for low carbon local energy systems – Academy of...

For anyone interested in energy transitions, and looking for a post-holiday distraction, here's a recent blog from me on the need to engage publics more thoughtfully around energy system change...

05.01.2024 13:10 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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What you might call Net Zero

20.12.2023 17:35 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Micro-scale transformations in sustainability practices: Insights from new migrant populations in gr... Development that is inclusive and sustainable requires significant social and environmental transformations from current trajectories, building on dem…

Do migrant populations seek to engage in pro-environmental practices? Is migration positive for the environment? Turns out that there are positive signs and trends. Data from in-depth research in Accra Ghana with my colleagues:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

20.12.2023 16:13 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0