David Simon

David Simon is Professor of Development Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London, and former Director of Mistra Urban Futures. His interdisciplinary research examines urbanization, sustainability, and climate change adaptation, particularly in African cities.

Key research domains:

• Urban sustainability transitions
• Climate change adaptation governance
• SDG implementation frameworks
• Transdisciplinary co-production methods

As IPCC contributor and UN-Habitat advisor, he influences global urban policy. Recent work includes pioneering comparative assessments of SDG 11 implementation across seven cities. His edited volumes advance understanding of sustainable cities and transdisciplinary methodologies. Current roles include co-editorship of the Global Social Challenges Journal and contributions to UN-Habitat's World Cities Reports.