Emily Melvin

I am a human geographer, and my research interests are broadly focused on ocean governance and human relationships with marine and coastal environments. I am interested in how power and politics shape environmental decision-making across multiple scales, particularly with respect to Small Island Developing States (SIDS). I am interested in how global processes shape what happens at the national, regional, and local level, and in turn, how smaller-scale processes can be circulated and translated elsewhere. I recognize that research is performative, and the goal of my work is to go beyond critique and co-create knowledge that might lead to more equitable, just, and sustainable environmental futures.