Dr. Patricia Perkins

Professor

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Biography

Patricia Elaine Perkins is a professor at York University in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on ecological economics with a strong emphasis on climate justice, participatory watershed management, and feminist ecological economics. Perkins has extensively worked on issues surrounding community economic development and local economies in the context of climate change. She is a lead author for the 6th Assessment Report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Her recent projects include investigations into the social and cultural factors that influence community-based responses to climate challenges. Perkins is dedicated to advancing energy transitions and governance structures that promote equity and resilience in post-pandemic recovery efforts. As an educator, she teaches courses related to Climate Justice, Ecological Economics, and qualitative research methods, guiding students in exploring relevant and pressing research themes.

Research Interests

Courses

Climate Change Science Policy Community Organizing Development Qualitative Research Methods Interdisciplinary Research Design Climate Justice Field Course

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.