Ian Convery

Biography

For the last 20 years or so I’ve researched a range of issues, from flooding through to animal disease and the impact of climate change on endangered species. I’ve worked for agencies such as the UN, African Development Bank and the International Red Cross in some of the most beautiful (and occasionally troubled) parts of the world, including Mozambique, Nagorno-Karabakh and Kazakhstan. What underpins my work is a belief in the value of transdisciplinary research and most importantly the development of ‘environment and society’ as an increasingly vital and relevant area of study. Put simply, we cannot understand nature and environmental issues unless we understand societal interactions with, connections to, and perceptions of, the ‘natural world’. Fortunately my department – Science, Natural Resources & Outdoor Studies - reflects pretty much all my research interests, and I’m very lucky to work with a bunch of talented and inspiring colleagues!

Research Interest

Conservation and Society; Wildlife & Media; Rural & Community Development; Sense of Place; Nature & well-being.