Christopher Dent

Prof Christopher Dent is a Professor of International Business at Edge Hill University's Business School. His research focuses on global challenges including trade policy, renewable energy, climate governance, and East Asian regional integration. He leads SustainNET and Lancashire Climate Action Network (LancsCAN), advancing sustainability initiatives. His work intersects political economy, emphasizing linkages between trade, energy, and climate action. Notable contributions include over 100 academic articles and 14 books, including 'East Asian Regionalism' (2016), awarded the Masayoshi Ohira Memorial Foundation Special Prize. He advises governments globally and international organizations like the Asian Development Bank and European Commission. His recent research addresses post-Trump trade dynamics, climate interventionism, and renewable energy strategies.