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Fred Saunders is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator at Södertörn University's School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies, where he works within the Department of Natural Sciences, Environment and Technology. His contact information shows active institutional affiliation with the university.
Dr. Saunders specializes in sustainability politics, focusing on international development, conservation, environmental planning and management, and natural resource management. His research particularly emphasizes marine spatial planning, social sustainability and justice in marine contexts, and transdisciplinary methodologies. He examines power dynamics, governance structures, and equity considerations within marine planning frameworks, often applying critical theory perspectives to analyze domination, empowerment, and freedom in these processes.
His recent publications reveal a strong focus on marine spatial planning across multiple dimensions, with particular attention to social justice aspects, power relations, and transdisciplinary approaches. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in diverse geographical contexts, including the Baltic Sea Region, Chile, and Cameroon.
Dr. Saunders has received research funding from significant sources including BONUS (European Union's Seventh Programme for research), the Swedish Research Council FORMAS, and Östersjöstiftelsen. His collaborative projects include 'Taking Social Sustainability to the Sea' which focuses on strengthening the social pillar in marine spatial planning in the Baltic Sea Region, and 'OCEANS PACT' which develops transdisciplinary approaches to marine resource conflict transformation across the global North and South.
His current research projects investigate transdisciplinary methodologies involving small-scale fisheries and mining in Chile, social sustainability/justice in marine spatial planning in the Baltic Sea Region, and developing transdisciplinary approaches to marine resource conflict transformation across the global North and South.
