Research

Current Research Interest and Purpose

The shift towards green energy reflects ecological and economic principles and underscores the realization that the economy is inherently intertwined with the broader environmental system. I am interested in comparative analyses using a Coupled Human-Nature System (CHANS) approach, which addresses economic, political, and environmental factors. The emphasis on collaboration between fields aligns with a call for collective action and inclusive climate policies. 

I believe that the most important drivers in modern climate change mitigation are, first, the revision of current institutional behaviors and, second, youth education. These two goals can only be achieved through proper environmental communication, which ensures that we can explain complex frameworks in a productive way to the people impacted by them the most, helping us bridge the growing human-nature gap. 

The interaction and communication between the sciences, humanities, and the public can create sustainable change through generations, and using the CHANS framework ensures that all perspectives are met.