About
Edith Callaghan is a Professor of Management at the Manning School of Business, Acadia University. Her work focuses on sustainable food systems, strategic sustainable development, and governance barriers in achieving environmental goals. She has contributed to understanding the role of dietetics professionals in advancing sustainability and developing diagnostic tools for municipal transitions towards sustainability. Her research emphasizes cross-sector collaboration, policy advocacy, and community engagement strategies.
Key areas of expertise include:
- Environmental governance frameworks
- Healthcare sustainability integration
- Municipal resilience planning
- Food systems transformation
Her recent publications (2021–2025) highlight innovative approaches to leveraging professional practice for systemic change, particularly in dietetics and community contexts. Earlier work (2002–2017) explores economic dimensions of sustainability in forestry and urban food systems.
Research trends show a progression from sector-specific analyses (forestry economics, school gardens) to more integrative approaches combining governance, professional practice, and multi-level sustainability strategies. This reflects evolving academic engagement with complex environmental challenges requiring interdisciplinary solutions.
