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Pierre Chopin is an Assistant Professor in Environmental Geography at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Sciences from INRAE Institute Agriculture, Food Environment in Guadeloupe, France. His research focuses on the impacts of human activities, particularly agriculture, on environmental issues within the Caribbean, including the effects of policies on bird populations and economic profitability. He studies the social aspects of island communities in Guadeloupe and Martinique and investigates coastal management activities in the Dutch Caribbean. Pierre also explores the sustainability of farming systems in East Africa, with a focus on innovations like rainwater harvesting and microdose fertilization in Tanzania. Additionally, he examines the diversity of agricultural systems in Europe, comparing organic and conventional agriculture while considering the drivers of change influencing biodiversity. Pierre's work is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to global efforts to end poverty and protect the planet.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.