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James Robson is an Associate Professor in Human Dimensions of Sustainability and Assistant Director Academic (External) at the School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS), University of Saskatchewan. He also serves as the UNESCO Co-Chair in Biocultural Diversity, Sustainability, Reconciliation and Renewal and the Graduate Chair of SENS. Robson holds a PhD from the University of Manitoba, an MA from the University of Sussex, and a BSc from the University of Liverpool.
His research focuses on environmental governance through collective action, youth roles in community-based governance, migration-environment linkages, and Indigenous and local approaches to biodiversity conservation. He emphasizes biocultural design frameworks and transdisciplinary sustainability science. Recent work explores food systems, community forestry in Mexico, and the impacts of migration on rural governance.
Robson actively mentors graduate students, prioritizing those with interests in his research areas and proficiency in Spanish. He collaborates internationally on projects addressing sustainable development challenges, including UNESCO initiatives and transnational migration studies. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, emphasizing community-driven solutions for environmental and social resilience.
Key areas of contribution include:
- Environmental Policy & Governance
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Community Capacity Building
- Transnational Migration Studies
Robson's research outputs span journals like Food Ethics, Frontiers in Environmental Science, and Land Use Policy, with a focus on actionable insights for sustainability challenges. He advocates for inclusive educational and policy frameworks to address global environmental and social inequities.
