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Johan Oldekop is a Professor in Environment and Development at the Global Development Institute, University of Manchester. His research focuses on policies and interventions that balance environmental conservation with human development outcomes, employing interdisciplinary methods from environmental sciences, GIS, political science, and economics. He leads the Sustainable Forest Transitions project and collaborates with global networks like FLARE and IFRI.
Education: PhD in Environment from the University of Manchester. Previous positions include roles at UK universities (Sheffield, Newcastle) and US institutions (University of Michigan, Washington State University).
Research Interests: Sustainable development, conservation strategies, forest management, and the use of large datasets for causal inference between conservation and development. Key topics include reforestation, community forestry, and policy impacts on poverty and ecosystems.
Recent Articles: Focused on forest transitions, dietary quality in Malawi linked to agroforestry, and challenges in conservation impact assessments. His 2025 work introduces frameworks for analyzing reforestation outcomes and explores human-centered restoration approaches.
Awards: None explicitly stated. Collaborations include USAID and UN FAO. Active in media engagements discussing forest governance and Amazon deforestation.
Lab/Networks: Part of the FLARE and IFRI networks, contributing to global conservation and livelihood assessments.
