Greg Borne

Dr. Greg Borne is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the International Business Management MSc at Falmouth University since 2023. With over 20 years of experience in sustainable development research, teaching, and implementation, he has worked with the United Nations Environment Programme and contributed to professional platforms like RICS Knowledge (ISURV). His expertise spans the intersection of global sustainability frameworks (SDGs) and local governance structures, particularly England and Wales' parish councils.

• University: Falmouth University (2023–present)
• Professional Affiliations: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Institution of Environmental Sciences (Chartered Environmentalist)

His research program integrates theoretical frameworks of reflexive modernization with empirical data from UK parish councils, focusing on:

• Global-local sustainability dynamics
• Risk governance and policy alignment
• Community engagement models
• Surf tourism sustainability
• Environmental policy implementation

Dr. Borne supervises five active PhD students and has guided three to completion. His qualifications include:

• PhD in Sustainable Development (Plymouth University, 2006)
• MSc in Research Methods (Plymouth University, 2001)
• BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Development (Open University, 2000)
• Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Performance (Plymouth University, 2013)

Major publications include:

• Sustainable Global Development and the Effective Governance of Risk (2010)
• Surfing and Sustainability (2018)
• Local Government and Sustainable Development in the UK (2024)