Alex Arnall

Alex Arnall is a researcher at the University of Reading, specializing in climate change adaptation, human-environment interactions, and coastal community resilience. His work bridges environmental geography, policy analysis, and development studies, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Indian Ocean islands.

• Key Research Areas: Climate change, disaster resettlement, sediment dynamics, rural livelihoods, Anthropocene landscapes, and environmental justice.
• Recent Publications (2025-2021): Explored managed retreat in coastal zones, small-scale mining's role in rural economies, and climate displacement narratives.
• Interdisciplinary Networks: Collaborated on food systems literacy and adaptive social protection programs, emphasizing cross-sectoral learning.

Arnall's work integrates spatial-temporal analysis, community agency, and policy critique, often published in journals like Climate Policy, Geoforum, and Global Environmental Change. His studies highlight the social dimensions of climate adaptation and the politics of environmental governance.