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Sophie Laggan is a Research Fellow at the University of the West of England, based in the Faculty of Environment and Technology within the Department of Geography and Environmental Management. She is affiliated with the Air Quality Resource Management Centre and Science Communication Unit, where she conducts transdisciplinary research centered on community empowerment and sustainable development.
Education:
- MSc Social-Ecological Resilience for Sutainable Development
Research Interests: Sophie specializes in participatory action research, citizen science, and deliberative democracy frameworks to advance climate justice and inclusive governance. Her work critically examines power dynamics in social-ecological transformations while developing practical methodologies for community-led climate action and sustainable development. She integrates community organizing principles with transdisciplinary approaches to shift decision-making power toward marginalized groups.
Scientific Awards:
- L3 Award in Community Organising
- Active Citizens award from the British Council
Professional Activities: Sophie designs and implements collaborative projects across local, regional, and European contexts that position citizens at the center of environmental governance. Her work spans evaluating behavioral and attitudinal shifts toward political engagement, facilitating deliberative spaces for co-creation, and delivering specialized training in community organizing. She actively seeks partnerships for advancing citizen-led sustainability transitions.
Affiliated Research Centers: Air Quality Resource Management Centre and Science Communication Unit.
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