Dr. Peter Andrée

Biography

Peter Andrée is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Carleton University. He began his tenure in January 2007. His academic journey has traversed natural sciences, philosophy, community development, environmental studies, geography, and political science, with a strong focus on environmental history. Before joining Carleton, he was part of the School of Geography and Environmental Sciences at Monash University, where he conducted post-doctoral research on rural food system sustainability in Australia. Completed his PhD at York University in Toronto in 2004. His research interests center on the politics of agriculture, food, and environmental practices, and he emphasizes community-based participatory methods in his teaching. He has co-edited notable works including "Civil Society Social Movements Food System Governance" and "Globalization Food Sovereignty". He also directs the Carleton Center for Community Innovation, a research center aiming to enhance community vitality in Canada and beyond. Recently, he has co-directed a research partnership with the University of Canterbury on a project called "Living Relations," which seeks to decolonize food system sustainability initiatives. Peter Andrée is also active in the academic podcasting space, co-hosting the Ecopolitics Podcast, which features discussions with leading figures in environmental politics.

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