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Jessica Roberts is a Lecturer in Crisis and Disaster Management at Bournemouth University, affiliated with the Department of Crisis and Disaster Management within the Faculty of Management. She holds a PhD in Environmental Economics and Environmental Management from the University of York and has previously taught at the University of York and the University of Portsmouth.
- BSc in Applied Geography, Bournemouth University (2005)
- MSc in Geohazard Assessment, University of Portsmouth (2006)
- PhD in Environmental Economics & Environmental Management, University of York (2016)
Her research lies at the intersection of climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and environmental sustainability, with a focus on vulnerable coastal, island, and mountain communities. She employs participatory and interdisciplinary methodologies, integrating Indigenous knowledge with scientific approaches to enhance community resilience and equitable planning. Her work spans social, geological, and ecological sciences.
Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in community-based disaster management, child-centered risk perception, and the role of cultural heritage in resilience. She frequently publishes in journals such as International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction and Progress in Disaster Science, with growing emphasis on climate resilience in the Global South and the application of satellite technologies in education and disaster reduction.
She has contributed to impactful reports for IUCN, UNESCO, and ITAD, and her work supports UN Sustainable Development Goals including Climate Action, Sustainable Cities, No Poverty, and Life Below Water.
- External Reviewer, IUCN/UNESCO World Heritage Programme (2024–present)
- Ethics Reviewer, BUBS/MSI Ethics Review Panel
- Consultant for IUCN, UNESCO, DFID, SEI-York, NESTA
She supervises PhD students such as Ali Yasitli and Karine Rasool and has led units in crisis management, natural disasters, and business disaster response at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She is frequently invited to deliver lectures at institutions like the University of Portsmouth and University of York, demonstrating her academic influence and recognition.
She is actively involved in research collaborations with the University of Portsmouth and the University of Sydney, focusing on community-led responses to climate crises in Dominica and Australia.
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