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Samuel Winton is a Researcher at the University of Portsmouth within the Faculty of Business & Law, affiliated with the Revolution Plastics Institute and the Global Plastic Policy Centre. His work focuses on environmental policy, plastic pollution, and sustainable development, with extensive involvement in the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations as an accredited observer.
- Current Role: Researcher, Revolution Plastics Institute
- Education: BSc in Geological Hazards, MSc in Crisis and Disaster Management (University of Portsmouth); PhD in progress
- Key Research Areas: Global plastics governance, citizen science for pollution monitoring, coastal resource management, and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Research Trends: Samuel's recent publications emphasize policy frameworks for marine plastic reduction, stakeholder collaboration, and evidence-based strategies for sustainable development. His work bridges environmental science and international policy, particularly through contributions to the G20 Osaka Blue Ocean Vision and the Global Plastics Treaty.
Scientific Awards:
- Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence 2023 (shared with team for plastics policy research)
Collaborations & Projects: Samuel leads the Solent to Sussex Bay Seascape Restoration Inventory project and collaborates on initiatives like MAPP (Harnessing citizen science for ocean plastic pollution). He regularly participates in international conferences, including sessions of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for the Global Plastics Treaty.
