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Prof. Darren McCauley is a leading academic in environmental and social justice, currently holding a full Professorship at Newcastle University and a Visiting Professor role at Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences. His work bridges global climate challenges with equity considerations, focusing on just transitions to low-carbon futures.
- Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Professor of Environmental & Social Justice, Newcastle University
His mixed-methods research spans the Arctic, Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the US, examining energy justice, fossil fuel dynamics, and climate change impacts. Key themes include:
- Quantitative and qualitative energy transition analysis
- Global climate governance frameworks
- Fossil fuel policy equity
- Community-centric just transition models
- Interdisciplinary SDG implementation
Recent publications emphasize systematic reviews of sustainability justice (2024) and quantitative methodologies for just transitions (2024), with a focus on harmonizing technical and socioeconomic dimensions.
- JUSTNORTH (6.2M€ Horizon Europe, 2020-2024)
- PROBONO (26.4M€ Horizon Europe, 2022-2026)
- EU Polarnet advisory role
His funded work engages British Academy, ESRC, NWO, and Carnegie Trust, combining empirical rigor with policy influence.
