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Leila M. Harris is a Professor at the Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability (IRES) and the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice (GRSJ) at the University of British Columbia. She is a Co-Director of UBC's Program on Water Governance and a member of the EDGES research collaborative that focuses on environmental development issues, particularly concerning gender, equity, and sustainability. Her research critically examines the social, cultural, political-economic, and institutional equity dimensions of environmental resource management, specifically addressing inequalities related to water governance. Harris has led various research projects exploring the institutional dynamics and lived experiences of marginalized communities in contexts such as South Africa, Brazil, and Canada. Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding the multi-sited and emotional dimensions of water insecurity. Harris has produced a significant number of publications that contribute to the discourse on water governance and environmental justice, highlighting the critical roles of community engagement and participatory methods in addressing water-related challenges.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.