Professor Dr. Kate O Neill

Biography

Kate O’Neill is a professor in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on global environmental governance and the dynamics of policy movements, particularly concerning waste plastics in the global economy. She has carved a niche in the intersection of environmental issues and economic frameworks, exploring how international finance and trade interact with human rights and environmental norms. Her academic work contributes to understanding the governance of global commons, the role of international organizations, and the mechanisms that regulate transnational environmental issues.

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