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Personal profile
Research interests
An economist, social scientist and senior lecturer in global sustainability with particular expertise in group behaviour in socio-ecological interactions.
Research interests relate to the understanding and measurement of herd-behaviour and social norms, their impact on individual decision-making, well-being and resource entitlements. Her current research projects evolve around sustainable earnings, group inequality mapping, and cross-disciplinary approaches to climate justice.
Other responsibilities
Co-Director, Centre for Development Studies
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Economics, Doctor of Philosophy, Exchange Entitlement Mapping: Theory and Evidence - An application to the maquiladora worker's identity in Mexico, University of Leeds
Award Date: 8 Mar 2010
External positions
Academic Reviewer, 2023 Global Sustainable Development Report, International Science Council
Jul 2022 → Sept 2022
Lead on Education and SDGs Taskforce, Earth System Governance Project
Jan 2022 → Feb 2004
Research Fellow, Earth System Governance Project
2021 → …
Commissioner and Lead on Nature and Climate Crisis, Essex Renewal Project, Essex County Council
2021 → 2022
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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The Future of the Sustainable Development Goals
Sun, Y. (PI), Bloomfield, M. (CoI), Charles, A. (CoI) & Copestake, J. (CoI)
1/03/23 → 31/07/23
Project: Other
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Living Well Now and in 2050: Understanding perceptions of “Living Well” in the Bath community
Charles, A. (PI) & Sun, Y. (CoI)
1/04/22 → 31/05/22
Project: Other
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GCRF - Water Treatment Units for Rural Communities using 3-D Printing, Mathematical Modelling
Patterson, E. E. (PI), Charles, A. (CoI), Evans, J. (CoI) & Shepherd, P. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
18/07/16 → 31/03/17
Project: Research council
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Finance mechanisms
Charles, A., 10 Jun 2025, Essential Concepts for Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals : An A-Z Guide. Biermann, F., Hickmann, T., Kang, Y. H., Sénit, C.-A. & Sun, Y. (eds.). Abingdon, U. K.: Routledge, Taylor & Francis GroupResearch output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter
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Multi-level Governance
Charles, A., 8 Jul 2025, Essential Concepts for Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals : An A-Z Guide. Biermann, F., Hickmann, T., Kang, Y. H., Sénit, C.-A. & Sun, Y. (eds.). Abingdon, U. K.: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2 p.Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter
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Sustainable Earnings in a Resilient Economic System: The Power of Groupthink in Channelling Finance Towards Sustainable Goals
Charles, A., 25 Feb 2025, 1 ed. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. 82 p. (SpringerBriefs in Economics)Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Scoping article: Research frontiers on the governance of the Sustainable Development Goals
Hickmann, T., Biermann, F., Sénit, C.-A., Sun, Y., Bexell, M., Bolton, M., Bornemann, B., Censoro, J., Charles, A., Correa Ramiro, R., Coy, D., Dahlmann, F., Elder, M., Fritzsche, F., Gehre Galvão, T., Grainger-Brown, J., Inoue, C., Jönsson, K., Koloffon Rosas, M. & Krellenberg, K. & 13 others, , 24 Jan 2024, In: Global Sustainability. 7, 12 p., e7.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open AccessFile12 Citations (SciVal)178 Downloads (Pure) -
The Role of the Civic University in Facilitating Inclusive and Transformative Pedagogical Approaches to the Sustainable Development Goals: A Systematic Literature Review
Eichberg, E. & Charles, A., Apr 2024, In: Sustainability. 16, 7, 2752.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open AccessFile4 Citations (SciVal)93 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Helen Potter Award, Association for Social Economics, Allied Social Science Associations (ASSA)
Charles, A. (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Kenneth Koford Prize, Eastern Economic Association, Allied Social Science Associations (ASSA)
Charles, A. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Africa's Public Delivery and Performance Review (Journal)
Charles, A. (Editorial board member)
2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity
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PhD Supervision for Mpala, Nqobile (University of Fort Hare, South Africa)
Charles, A. (Supervisor)
2021 → 2025Activity: External examination and supervision › External supervision / mentoring
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Sustainable Earnings in a Resilient Economic System: The Power of Groupthink in Channelling Finance Towards Sustainable Goals
Charles, A. (Author)
8 Mar 2025Activity: Media article or participation, blog › Other
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Development Studies Association Annual Conference 2025
Charles, A. (Organiser) & Chatterjee, M. (Organiser)
2024 → 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Other academic event (organisation, presentation, attendance)
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The Future of Seafood in a Changed Ocean
Charles, A. (Chair)
11 Feb 2022Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop