Personal profile

Overview

My PhD Research is focusing on understanding how small wetland ecosystems can benefit both nature and humans. It aims to understand and establish socio-ecological and cross-sectoral values held for ponds in agricultural areas.

Some Key areas of focus are:

Understanding how small wetlands facilitate and deliver both Ecosystem Services (ES) and Natures Contributions to People (NCP).

and

How small wetlands are influenced by Agri-Environmental policies.

It is titled ''Ponds for Wildlife and People: Quantifying opportunities for wetland creation in agricultural landscapes''

Research interests

My wider research interest include:
Socio-Ecologies of Wetlands
Freshwater conservation
Innovative river restoration (Stage 0)
Community energy

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

Education/Academic qualification

Master in Science, Environmental Leadership and Management, University of Nottingham

Award Date: 16 Dec 2024

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, University of Durham

Award Date: 15 Jul 2015

Keywords

  • Wetland Ecology
  • Ecosystem Services
  • Nature Contribution to People
  • Socio-Ecological Systems