Jacquie Burgess

Jacquie Burgess is Emeritus Professor at the University of East Anglia's School of Environmental Sciences, specializing in cultural geography and environmental policy. Her pioneering research examines how environmental values shape decision-making, with emphasis on participatory processes in sustainability and climate change. She previously held a chair at University College London and served as Head of School at UEA until 2010.

Key research explores:

• Cultural meanings of nature in everyday life
• Limitations of economic valuation in environmental policy
• Social dimensions of sustainable consumption
• Smart meter adoption and energy behavior

Publications critique monetization of environmental values and advance qualitative methodologies, including innovative discussion group techniques. Recent work contributes to the UK National Ecosystem Assessment framework.

Major projects include EPSRC-funded ethnographic studies on household energy practices and climate adaptation. Collaborations span climate science, policy analysis, and risk communication fields.