Annie Booth

Dr. Annie Booth is a Professor in the Department of Environmental and Sustainability Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), located in Prince George. She holds a PhD in Land Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1992), an MES from York University (1985), and a BA in History from the University of Victoria (1981). Her academic roles include co-founder of the annual Inspiring Women Among Us event, faculty advisor for multiple interdisciplinary programs, and Chair of the Environmental and Sustainability Studies Curriculum Committee. She teaches courses such as ENVS 326 (Natural Resources and Public Engagement) and ENVS 414 (Environmental Ethics).

Her research focuses on environmental policy, Indigenous resource management, climate change, gender and environment intersections, and community-based approaches to sustainability. She has published extensively on topics ranging from urban wildlife management to food security and environmental justice. Dr. Booth collaborates with First Nations communities and emphasizes participatory methods in resource planning. She is a sought-after expert for media commentary on environmental ethics and sustainability challenges.

Key academic leadership roles include supervision in the PhD and MA NRES programs, though she is currently not accepting new graduate students. Her professional service includes curriculum development and advocacy for gender equity in environmental fields. She has pioneered initiatives linking academic research with community action, such as the Canada Winter Games sustainability assessment and food waste reduction projects at UNBC.