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Teaching Summary
I have led on the planning and delivery for the 'Environmental Knowledge to Action' ecosystems pathway within the MSc Environmental Leadership and Management course at the University of Nottingham. I… read more
Research Summary
My current research explores the intersection of urban environmental transformations, justice, place, and emotional geographies, with a particular focus on Nottingham's journey to carbon neutrality.… read more
Wilson, R., Keddie, K., Arya, D. and Henn, M., 2024. Climate policy, youth voice and intergenerational justice: learning from Nottingham Youth Climate Assembly. Children's Geographies, pp.1 9. https://doi.org/10.1080/14733285.2024.2352368
I have led on the planning and delivery for the 'Environmental Knowledge to Action' ecosystems pathway within the MSc Environmental Leadership and Management course at the University of Nottingham. I also delivered a seminars on 'Place-Based Environmental Transformations' as well as 'Environmental Social Movements' for the 'Perspectives on Environmental Leadership' module within the same masters course.
I have provided seminar support on the third year undergraduate module 'Just Futures', helping to facilitate seminar discussions on topics such as borders and environmental justice.
Current Research
My current research explores the intersection of urban environmental transformations, justice, place, and emotional geographies, with a particular focus on Nottingham's journey to carbon neutrality. Central to this exploration are the emotions of love, fear, anger, and hope, and how they influence both the processes and experiences of environmental change in the city.
A qualitative mixed-method approach, including semi-structured interviews, ethnography, document analysis, and community workshops, is used to understand how notions of justice, place, and emotion are incorporated (or not) into this environmental transformation.
The research examines both top-down (policy and local government) and bottom-up (community groups and activists) approaches to change, providing insight into how emotional experiences drive and challenge urban sustainability efforts. Through these emotional lenses, I explore how residents and policymakers envision and enact the city's desired futures, contributing to a more nuanced understanding of the human dynamics of environmental justice.