Eric Coleman

Eric Coleman is a Professor of Political Science at Florida State University's College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. His research focuses on environmental governance, collective action mechanisms, and policy effectiveness in developing countries. He earned his PhD under Nobel Laureate Elinor Ostrom at Indiana University.

Key research areas include the intersection of environmental policy with political institutions, the role of stakeholder engagement in governance, and the equity implications of natural resource management strategies. His work combines experimental methods with policy analysis, often focusing on case studies in India, Uganda, and Colombia.

Recent projects examine the limitations of tree-planting programs in Northern India and collaborative governance in Ugandan oil/gas extraction. He has contributed to high-impact journals like Nature Sustainability and PNAS, emphasizing the need for people-centered approaches in climate solutions.

Dr. Coleman's research highlights systemic challenges in policy implementation, particularly in balancing ecological goals with socio-economic outcomes. His work bridges academic theory and practitioner needs through synthetic research frameworks informed by Ostrom's institutional analysis.