Robert McLeman

Robert McLeman is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada. His research focuses on the human dimensions of environmental change, particularly the interplay between climate, migration, and adaptation. As a former Canadian foreign service officer, he has advised UN agencies, the World Bank, and governments on climate change, migration, and security. He authored the book Climate and Human Migration (Cambridge University Press, 2014) and contributed extensively to scholarly discourse on environmental migration.

Research Interests:

• Environmental migration and displacement
• Community adaptation to climate change
• Citizen engagement in environmental science

Contact:

• Email: rmcleman@wlu.ca
• Office: Arts 3E10B
• Languages: English, French
• Twitter: @rmcleman