Ed Atkins

Dr Ed Atkins is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol. He holds a BAHons from the University of Kent, an MA from the University of Kent, an MRes from the University of Bristol, and a PhD. His research focuses on the political, social, and economic dimensions of climate and energy policy, particularly the interplay between decarbonisation, net-zero strategies, and labor markets. Key themes include green jobs, just transition frameworks, energy poverty, and the socio-spatial impacts of energy transitions. He also examines populism’s role in climate policy debates and the geographies of stranded communities in energy shifts.

His work employs interdisciplinary approaches, blending policy analysis, political ecology, and socio-technical systems theory. Recent studies include a Bristol pilot on green job creation, participatory climate adaptation frameworks, and the socio-temporal dynamics of home energy transitions. Atkins emphasizes place-based solutions and equitable policy design, advocating for systemic approaches to climate governance. His research outputs highlight the need for inclusive decarbonisation strategies that address labor market transformations and regional inequalities.

Dr Atkins collaborates with institutions like the Bristol Institute for Learning and Teaching and researchers such as Dr Aisling Tierney and Chris Preist. His contact details are available at ed.atkins@bristol.ac.uk. While no awards are explicitly listed, his prolific publication record reflects significant contributions to climate policy discourse.