Wesley Flannery

Dr. Wesley Flannery is a Professor at Queen's University Belfast in the School of Natural and Built Environment, specializing in Sustainable Built Environment. His research focuses on marine spatial planning, coastal governance, and stakeholder participation in environmental decision-making. He leads and collaborates on projects addressing climate change adaptation, marine resource management, and cultural heritage preservation. Flannery actively engages in policy development and has contributed to initiatives like the EU Green Deal and marine spatial planning frameworks across Europe. He is an editorial board member of npj Ocean Sustainability and frequently presents at international conferences, emphasizing transformative governance and interdisciplinary approaches.

Research Interests:

• Marine Spatial Planning
• Coastal Zone Management
• Stakeholder Participation & Governance
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Cultural Heritage in Environmental Policy

Projects & Grants:

• CoCoMar: Addressing marine governance challenges
• PERMAGOV: Improving marine governance performance
• Transdisciplinary Knowledge for Marine Spatial Planning: European Seas focus
• EmpowerUS: Coastal communities' role in marine use

Flannery's recent work emphasizes policy integration, climate resilience, and community-driven solutions, with publications in journals like Communications Earth & Environment and Maritime Studies. He is committed to bridging academic research and practical policy implementation, particularly in transnational marine environments.