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Dr. Blane Harvey is an Associate Professor and William Dawson Scholar in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education at McGill University, where he leads the Leadership and Learning for Sustainability Lab. He also serves as an Associate at the McGill School of Environment and as a Research Associate at the Overseas Development Institute in the United Kingdom. Dr. Harvey is an interdisciplinary scholar whose work spans across the social and natural sciences on themes of learning, collaboration, environmental change, and education for sustainable development.
Dr. Harvey's research investigates how climate change knowledge is produced, validated, and communicated, and how facilitated learning and knowledge sharing can advance climate justice and support action on climate change, especially within communities most vulnerable to its impacts. His expertise encompasses:
- Informal and organisational learning
- Leadership and sustainability
- Environmental and sustainability education
- Climate change impacts and adaptation
- Climate change and social action
- Participatory research and knowledge co-production
His scholarly contributions demonstrate a strong focus on transdisciplinary approaches to climate change adaptation, knowledge mobilization, and sustainability transformations. Recent work explores innovative methods for integrating learning into adaptation planning, examining large-scale sustainability programming, and developing more equitable and effective knowledge co-production pathways. Dr. Harvey's research consistently emphasizes the importance of social learning, collaborative approaches, and justice-oriented perspectives in addressing complex sustainability challenges.
Dr. Harvey has been recognized with the prestigious William Dawson Scholar award at McGill University, highlighting his significant contributions to research and scholarship. He serves as an Associate Editor for the journal Climate and Development and as Subject Editor for FACETS Journal.
Through his Leadership and Learning for Sustainability Lab, Dr. Harvey mentors graduate students and collaborates with community partners on projects that bridge academic research with practical applications for sustainability. His work with student-led campus garden initiatives demonstrates how experiential learning can transform students' understanding of food systems and climate change while fostering hope and agency.
Dr. Harvey is actively involved in several research networks and partnerships, including the International Institute for Sustainable Development and the Overseas Development Institute, where he contributes to global conversations on climate adaptation and sustainable development.
