Sandrine Simon

Sandrine Simon is a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England (UWE) within the School of Architecture and Environment. Her work bridges ecological economics, urban sustainability, and participatory approaches to environmental governance. She teaches education for sustainable development and leads the online short course 'Climate Education' and the module 'Sustainable Development: Principles and Practice.'

• Qualifications: Degree in Economics, Masters in Project Management, PhD in Ecological Economics, PhD in Urbanism

Her research explores socio-ecological values in decision-making, traditional/modern water management systems in North Africa, and urban agriculture as a catalyst for sustainable cities. She employs soft systems methodology and design thinking in both research and pedagogy, utilizing UWE's community gardens as a living lab to study food security and sustainable urban environments.