Alex Franklin

Alex Franklin is a Professor of Social Sustainability Science at the Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience (CAWR). Her work focuses on collaborative environmental care practices, nature-society relations, and sustainable place-making. She employs transdisciplinary methods, emphasizing co-creative approaches and qualitative research.

Research Interests:

• Interspecies care and ethical frameworks
• Biodiversity governance and decision-making
• Sustainable community practices
• Climate change adaptation strategies
• Co-creative methodologies in sustainability science

Key Projects:

• PLANET4B (2022–2025): Horizon Europe-funded project on biodiversity decision-making through plural knowledges.
• RECOMS (2018–2022): Marie Skłodowska-Curie Training Network for community environmental practices.
• DAISY (2025–2027): Social innovation for biodiversity equity.

Funding Sources: European Commission, UK Economic and Social Research Council, Welsh Government, and international collaborations across Europe, Colombia, and China.

Grants & Awards: Active in editorial roles (e.g., Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning) and board memberships (International Sustainable Development Research Society).

Labs/Teams: Coordinates interdisciplinary teams at CAWR and collaborates with institutions like Martin-Luther University (Germany) and UNEP-WCMC (UK).