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I am a SEED-funded PhD Student in Human Geography. My research investigates the political ecology of climate-resilient development in Sri Lanka. My research attempts to unpack: first, the discursive politics of water, climate-resilience and rural development that shape climate-resilient development interventions in Sri Lanka’s water scarce dry zone region; second, the localised experiences and political-ecological effects of climate-resilient development interventions; and third, understanding localised experiences and practices of climate-resilience and how they may better inform ongoing and future climate change actions in Sri Lanka. By deconstructing the politics at the heart of climate-resilient development interventions and elevating localised understandings and practices, I hope to offer more politically sensitive, relevant and socio-ecologically just alternatives to the dominant technocratic approaches to climate change, water and development challenges in Sri Lanka.
My PhD builds upon a research connection with Sri Lanka that began in 2018. I have interned with the UNDP Sri Lanka on a climate resilient integrated water resource management project and conducted my Masters thesis research on climate change adaptation and smallholder vulnerability. From February to October 2023, I will be undertaking a Visiting Research Fellowship at the University of Colombo, while also conducting my PhD fieldwork in Sri Lanka.
I am lucky enough to be undertaking my PhD under the supervision of Dr. Nate Millington, Dr. Alison Browne, and Prof Erik Swyngedouw. I am a member of the Society and Environment Research Group (SERG) and the Agrarian Change and Political Ecology Research Group (within the Global Development Institute).
Contact: harry.quealy@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk
Research Assistant (2022/2023):
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Master of Arts, Master of International Development Practice, Monash University
2018 → 2019
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of International Studies, Deakin University
2014 → 2017
University of Colombo
1 Feb 2023 → 1 Oct 2023
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Harry Quealy (Secondee)
Activity: External visiting positions or secondments › Visiting an external academic institution
Harry Quealy (Participant)
Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Participating in a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc
Harry Quealy (Co-Organiser)
Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc
Harry Quealy (Participant)
Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Participating in a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc
Harry Quealy (Member of programme committee)
Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc