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Dr. Daniel Buckles is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University, Ottawa. His work focuses on participatory action research (PAR) addressing food security, agricultural biodiversity, and land tenure conflicts in Asia and Latin America, alongside urban environmental issues in Canada. He holds a PhD from Carleton University.
Current research includes tribal land rights in India, tobacco economics in Bangladesh, food insecurity responses in Honduras, and methodological advancements in participatory research design. He has co-authored influential works such as A Guide to Collaborative Inquiry and Social Engagement (2008) and Food Sovereignty and Uncultivated Biodiversity in South Asia (2007). His research often intersects with community-based initiatives, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution.
Buckles has advised on projects ranging from flood management in Nepal to watershed planning in Canada. His work frequently explores how marginalized communities negotiate resource access and power dynamics, with a focus on actionable outcomes. He is affiliated with global networks like SAS2 (Social Analysis System) and has contributed to policy dialogues on sustainable agriculture and poverty reduction.
Key themes in his publications include participatory methods, land rights advocacy, and the application of social analysis tools to complex resource management challenges. His research spans interdisciplinary collaborations, bridging anthropology, sociology, and development studies.
