Rose Pritchard

Rose Pritchard is a Presidential Fellow in Socio-Env Systems at the Global Development Institute, University of Manchester. Her research focuses on environmental sciences, forest restoration, and data-driven development. She holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh (2018), focusing on woodland transitions and rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing equity in conservation and digital transformation for development.

Key research areas include forest governance, socio-ecological systems, and the ethical application of remote sensing in conservation. She collaborates internationally on projects like the AfriCultuReS initiative, exploring Earth Observation data's role in food security. Recent studies highlight sustainable forest transitions, digital development illusions, and rights-based restoration approaches. Her work has been cited widely, particularly in conservation biology and policy circles.

Publications span interdisciplinary journals such as One Earth, Biological Conservation, and Conservation Biology. She actively participates in global debates on data justice, climate resilience, and equitable conservation strategies.