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Dr. Nicola Favretto is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Environment & Geography at the University of York. His interdisciplinary work bridges social policy and environmental sustainability, focusing on climate resilience, environmental justice, and sustainable land management. He holds a PhD in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Leeds and has extensive experience with international organizations like the UNDP and EU-funded projects.
Education:
- PhD, Environmental Sustainability, University of Leeds
- MSc, International Economic Integration, University of Pavia
- BSc, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca
Research Interests: Dr. Favretto specializes in climate-resilient development strategies, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. His work emphasizes participatory livelihood assessments, environmental governance, and policy analysis to address climate change impacts on marginalized communities. He designs projects integrating multi-stakeholder engagement to promote equitable solutions.
Grants & Projects:
- 2024-2025: YESI Fellowship for climate-resilient agriculture research
- 2023-2025: YESI International Fellowship on livelihood diversification in Nigeria
- 2022-2025: University of York-funded study on climate resilience in Europe
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the York Environmental Sustainability Institute (YESI) and partners like UN agencies to translate research into actionable policies. Leads capacity-building initiatives through MOOCs and stakeholder dialogues.
