Dr. Ben Bradshaw

Biography

Ben Bradshaw is an Associate Professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph, specializing in the field of environmental governance. His research program is broadly focused on community-engaged scholarship, with particular emphasis on mining and Indigenous communities in Canada. He also investigates environmental stewardship within conventional agricultural systems and explores Canada’s emerging sustainable seafood governance network. His past work has examined corporate social and environmental responsibility, agricultural trade liberalization, community-based resource management, agricultural biotechnology adoption, and climate change adaptation in agriculture. Ben is also involved in various professional activities, including being the originator and project manager of the Impact Benefit Agreement Research Network, where he collaborates with researchers and professionals interested in similar fields. His publication record reflects his expertise in environmental governance and its implications for different sectors, particularly mining, energy, and agriculture.

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