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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.
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