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Abi Williams is a Researcher at Scotland's Rural College, specializing in environmental social science with a focus on rural policy, agricultural resilience, and sustainable food systems. She holds a Master's in Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security (Royal Agricultural University) and a Bachelor's in International Relations (University of Edinburgh).
Her research integrates:
- Environmental governance and natural capital valuation
- Social network analysis in agricultural communities
- Policy design for climate resilience
Recent publications (2021-2022) demonstrate a strong emphasis on land-use policy, peatland conservation, and socio-economic recovery in rural areas. Key thematic trends include stakeholder engagement frameworks, carbon management strategies, and digital communication in farming communities.
She leads high-impact projects including:
- British Academy-funded tropical peatland resilience initiative (2021-2023)
- UKRI's dairy sustainability innovation project (2020-2021)
- Defra's upland ecosystem policy modeling (2020-2021)
Williams also contributes to policy development through the Cross Party Group on Rural Policy in the Scottish Parliament and knowledge-exchange initiatives like the Islands Webinar Series.
