Dr. Andrés Cisneros Montemayor

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrés Cisneros-Montemayor is a resource economist specializing in ocean coastal social-ecological systems. His work focuses on supporting equitable development and combating inequitable systems by melding qualitative and quantitative evidence. He contributes to global estimates of the economic value of marine ecotourism, seafood consumption by coastal Indigenous Peoples, and the capacity of countries to establish an equitable Blue Economy. As the Deputy Director of the Nippon Foundation Ocean Nexus Center, one of the largest interdisciplinary collaborative research networks, he emphasizes social equity and well-being in marine contexts globally. Andrés is actively engaged in international negotiations and debates surrounding sustainable development equity, contributing to initiatives like the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative. He has published over 90 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and technical reports. His lab promotes student engagement and supports coastal communities striving for sustainability.

Research Interests

Courses

Global Sustainability Governance Action

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy