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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
Director, MRes Programmes Director, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Institutional Academic Lead, South-West Doctoral Training Partnership
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
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Economic prospects, trust and governance in South African townships
Copestake, J. (PI) & Charles, A. (CoI)
Economic and Social Research Council
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Research council
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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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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. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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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
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Why the SDGs, not GDP, are the real measure of economic progress
Charles, A. & Eichberg, E., 29 Jan 2024, Sustainable Views, The Financial Times.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Four governance reforms to strengthen the SDGs: A demanding policy vision can accelerate global sustainable development efforts
Biermann, F., Sun, Y., Banik, D., Beisheim, M., Bloomfield, M. J., Charles, A., Chasek, P., Hickmann, T., Pradhan, P. & Sénit, C.-A., 15 Sept 2023, In: Science. 381, 6663, p. 1159-1160 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Our Oceans: A Deep Dive
Charles, A. (Editor) & Blondel, P. (Editor), 15 Mar 2023, Institute for Policy Research Report.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Prizes
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Helen Potter Award, Association for Social Economics, ASSA
Charles, A. (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Kenneth Koford Prize, Eastern Economic Association
Charles, A. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)