John Atibila

John Atibila is an Academic Associate at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) within the Rural Economy Environment And Society school, specifically in the Rural Development & Food Marketing department. His work bridges environmental science, sustainable economics, and rural development policy.

His educational foundation includes:

• PhD in Environmental Sustainability from the School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds (2011)
• Master's in Renewable Natural Resources Management (Agroecology/Agroforestry) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana (1996)
• Bachelor's in Biology (Aquatic Sciences/Fisheries) from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana (1988)

Dr. Atibila's research portfolio demonstrates deep expertise in Environmental Sustainability with specialized focus on Land Use for Net Zero transitions, Circular Economy implementation, and Green Finance mechanisms. His work uniquely integrates Landscape Ecology with Biodiversity Conservation, while pioneering research in Blue Carbon ecosystems and Coastal Resilience planning. His approach consistently connects scientific analysis with practical policy solutions for sustainable rural development.

Currently accepting PhD students, Dr. Atibila emphasizes interdisciplinary research that addresses real-world environmental challenges through field-based methodologies and stakeholder collaboration. His supervision focuses on developing implementable sustainability frameworks that balance ecological integrity with economic viability in rural communities.