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Profiles
Dr Lynda Rodwell
Associate Professor in Ecological Economics
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering)
Biography
Biography
Associate Professor (Reader) in Ecological Economics
Member of the Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Qualifications
Academic Background:
- 2001 PhD. Environmental Economics and Management. University of York, U.K. Thesis title: "Marine reserves and the enhancement of tropical fisheries".
- 1997 MSc. Environmental Economics and Management. University of York, U.K. Thesis title: "The effects of a biological invasion: Lake Victoria and the Nile Perch ".
- 1993 Postgraduate Certificate of Education, Mathematics, University of Cambridge, U.K.
- 1990 BSc Combined Honours in Economics and Mathematics, University of Leeds, U.K.
Employment History:
- 2012–present Associate Professor (Reader) in Ecological Economics, University of Plymouth
- 2003–2012 Lecturer in Ecological Economics, University of Plymouth
- 2001–2003 Research fellow, University of York
- 1997–2002 Part-time lecturer and tutor, University of York
- 1994–1996 Mathematics teacher – Voluntary Service Overseas, Tanzania
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching interests
As an Ecological Economist I am interested in how humans interact with the environment through the economy. In my teaching I focus on the priorities of ecological economics of achieving first a sustainable scale, then just distribution of resources and finally economic efficiency. I am passionate about rejecting the notion that our economy can keep growing on a planet with finite resources. As Kenneth Boulding so eloquently put it: “Anyone who believes in indefinite growth in anything physical, on a physically finite planet, is either mad or an economist” (or, you might add, a politician).
I am module leader for:
- Economics of the Marine Environment (PG)
- Environmental Management and Sustainability (UG)
- Interdisciplinary Approaches in Environmental Science (UG)
Staff serving as external examiners
External Examiner for MSc in Ecological Economics at the University of Edinburgh (Since 2017)
External Examiner for MSc in Environmental Economics and MSc in Environmental Economics and Management, University of York (2010–2014)
External examiner for PhDs at University of Leeds, University of Portsmouth and University of Hull
Research
Research
Research interests
My research to date has focussed primarily on the sustainable management of the marine environment – the source of many of our natural resources and the sink for much of our waste. In particular I evaluate the economic, social and environmental consequences of human actions including policy decisions such as the creation of marine protected areas and the development of marine renewable energy. The research approaches I employ are equally applicable to terrestrial environments.
Research degrees awarded to supervised students
Sarah Gall (Completed 2016): Evaluating the impacts of integrated fisheries and conservation management. Supervised by: Dr Lynda Rodwell (DoS), Dr Emma Sheehan, Professor Martin Attrill
Emma Rendle (Completed 2015): The impacts of Boscombe artificial surf reef. Supervised by Dr Mark Davidson (DoS) and Dr Lynda Rodwell
Jiska de Groot (Completed 2015): Social and economic implications of marine renewable developments in peripheral island states. Supervised by Prof. Ian Bailey (DoS) and Dr Lynda Rodwell.
Frankie Peckett (Completed 2015): The use of decision support tools in MPA and MSP design. Supervsied by Dr Gillian Glegg and Dr Lynda Rodwell
Matthew Ashley (Completed 2015): The effects of implementing marine porected areas around offshore wind farms. Supervised by Dr Lynda Rodwell (DoS), Dr Stephen Mangi and Dr Mel Austen.
Patrik Svensson (Completed 2009): The effectiveness of privately managed MPAs in tropical coastal areas supervised by Professor Martin Attrill and Dr Lynda Rodwell.
Matthew Bunce – (Completed 2008) Thesis title "Marine Protected Areas in the Seychelles", funded by ESRC/NERC. Supervised by Dr Lynda Rodwell (DoS), Prof Richard Gibb and Prof Laurence Mee
Asha Singh (Completed 2006): Thesis title "Sustainable developement options for marine and coastal areas of Caribbean Small Island Developing States" Supervised by Prof Laurence Mee and Dr Lynda Rodwell
Grants & contracts
2018–2022: EU H2020 RURITAGE – Rural regeneration through systemic heritage-led strategies project led by the University of Bologna, Italy. Role: Plymouth PI (€470K) Total project budget ca. €10m
2018–2021: EU INTERREG Atlantic Arc DiadEs - Assessing and enhancing ecosystem services provided by diadromous fish in a climate change context. Project led by Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies pour l'environnement et l'agriculture (Irstea), France. Role: Plymouth PI. (€2.2m Total budget, €183K to PU)
2013–2015: Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Fowey Harbour Commission. £128000: Role: Co-I
2012–2015: EU INTERREG, (PANACHE - Protected Area Network Across the CHannel Ecosystem) €380,000: Role Co-I
2012–2015: Evaluating the impacts of integrating fisheries and conservation management and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority - £72,000 Role: PI
2012–2013: Marine Renewables Knowledge Exchange Programme - NERC £18,000. Role: PI
2011–2014: MERIFIC Marine Energy in Far Peripheral & Island Communities EU Intereg Project Priority 4, Objective 9 –. €4.9 million (UoP €400,000). Role Co-I.
2011–2012: Valuation of Ocean Biodiversity. Gulbenkian Foundation. Role: Co-I. £55,000.
2011–2012: Social perspectives on the establishment of marine conservation zones. MMO Fisheries Challenge – Funding £26,000, Role PI.
2011–2012: Extension: Lyme Bay - a case study: measuring recovery of benthic species, assessing potential spillover effects and socio-economic changes. DEFRA. Co-I, £140,000
2009–2012: PhD Studentship (NERC): ‘Establishing no-take marine protected areas around wind farms’. Role: PI, Value: £70,000
2009–2012: PhD studentship (UoP), Investigating the economic, social and environmental impacts of Boscombe artificial reef. Role: Socio-economic lead. Value: £70,000
2008–2011: Lyme Bay – a case study: measuring recovery of benthic species, assessing potential spillover effects and socio-economic changes. DEFRA funded project. Role: Socio-economic team member, Co-I, £458,324
2007–2010: QUEST_Fish, Predicting the impacts and consequences of climate change on global fish production. Role: PI (UoP budget: £65,000)
2007–2010: PhD Studentship (The Marine Institute, UoP): Valuing marine conservation in the UK. Role: PI. Total value: £60,000
2007: Devon Wildlife Trust - Surveys for Marine Planning in Lyme Bay. Role: Joint PI and Leader of social and economic research. Total funds £28,000.
Publications
Publications
Key publications
Key publications are highlighted
Journals
Articles
(2016) 'Evaluating the success of a marine protected area: A systematic review approach' Journal of environmental management , DOI Open access
(2015) 'Assessing the socioeconomic effects of multiple-use MPAs in a European setting: A national stakeholders' perspective' ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY 48, 115-127 , DOI
(2014) 'Investigating the co-existence of fisheries and offshore renewable energy in the UK: Identification of a mitigation agenda for fishing effort displacement' OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT 102, 7-18 , DOI
(2014) 'Artificial surf reefs: A preliminary assessment of the potential to enhance a coastal economy' MARINE POLICY 45, 349-358 , DOI
(2014) 'Assessing the quality of data required to identify effective marine protected areas' MARINE POLICY 45, 333-341 , DOI
(2014) 'Fisheries co-management in a new era of marine policy in the UK: A preliminary assessment of stakeholder perceptions' MARINE POLICY 45, 279-286 , DOI
(2014) 'Marine and coastal policy in the UK: Challenges and opportunities in a new era' MARINE POLICY 45, 251-258 , DOI Open access
(2014) 'Social impacts of a temperate fisheries closure: understanding stakeholders' views' MARINE POLICY 45, 269-278 , DOI
(2014) 'The potential of offshore windfarms to act as marine protected areas - A systematic review of current evidence' MARINE POLICY 45, 301-309 , DOI
(2014) 'England’s evolving marine and coastal governance framework' Marine Policy
(2014) 'Securing the benefits: Linking ecology with marine planning policy to examine the potential of a network of Marine Protected Areas to support human wellbeing' MARINE POLICY 44, 335-341 , DOI
(2014) 'Resolving coastal conflicts using marine spatial planning' J Environ Manage 133, 59-68 , DOI
(2013) 'Identifying the issues and options for managing the social impacts of Marine Protected Areas on a small fishing community' FISHERIES RESEARCH 146, 51-58 , DOI
(2013) 'Priority questions to shape the marine and coastal policy research agenda in the United Kingdom' MARINE POLICY 38, 531-537 , DOI
(2013) 'A thematic cost-benefit analysis of a marine protected area' J Environ Manage 114, 476-485 , DOI
(2012) 'Can marine fisheries and aquaculture meet fish demand from a growing human population in a changing climate?' GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS 22, (4) 795-806 , DOI
(2012) 'Global implementation of marine protected areas: Is the developing world being left behind?' MARINE POLICY 36, (3) 727-737 , DOI
(2012) 'Incorporating indirect ecosystem services into marine protected area planning and management' International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services and Management 8, (3) 273-285
(2011) 'Modelling the sequential geographical exploitation and potential collapse of marine fisheries through economic globalization, climate change and management alternatives' SCIENTIA MARINA 75, (4) 779-790 , DOI
(2011) 'Assessing the impacts of establishing MPAs on fishermen and fish merchants: the case of Lyme Bay, UK' Ambio 40, (5) 457-468 , DOI
(2010) 'Impacts of global environmental change and aquaculture expansion on marine ecosystems' GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS 20, (4) 586-596 , DOI
(2010) 'The value of marine biodiversity to the leisure and recreation industry and its application to marine spatial planning' MARINE POLICY 34, (5) 868-875 , DOI
(2010) 'Is there a win-win scenario for marine nature conservation? A case study of Lyme Bay, England' OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT 53, (3) 135-145 , DOI
(2010) 'The perceptions of local fishermen towards a hotel managed marine reserve in Vietnam' OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT 53, (3) 114-122 , DOI
(2009) 'Collapse and recovery in a remote small island-A tale of adaptive cycles or downward spirals?' GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS 19, (2) 213-226 , DOI
(2009) 'Privately managed marine reserves as a mechanism for the conservation of coral reef ecosystems: a case study from Vietnam' Ambio 38, (2) 72-78 , DOI
(2008) 'Sustainable management of wild Irish Atlantic salmon: Keys found through the looking-glass' MARINE POLICY 32, (6) 1072-1079 , DOI
(2008) 'Hotel managed marine reserves: A willingness to pay survey' OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT 51, (12) 854-861 , DOI
(2008) 'Shifting baselines in fishers' perceptions of island reef fishery degradation' OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT 51, (4) 285-302 , DOI
(2007) 'Financial comparisons of fishing gear used in Kenya's coral reef lagoons' Ambio 36, (8) 671-676
(2007) 'Reef fisheries management in Kenya: Preliminary approach using the driver-pressure-state-impacts-response (DPSIR) scheme of indicators' Ocean & Coastal Management 50, (5-6) 463-480
(2006) 'Reply to the comment by Holland and Stokes on 'Fishing and the impact of marine reserves in a variable environment'' Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 63, (5) 1186-1188
(2004) 'Fishing and the impact of marine reserves in a variable environment' Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 61, (11) 2053-2068
(2003) 'The importance of habitat quality for marine reserve fishery linkages' Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 60, (2) 171-181
(2002) 'Economics and the global environment' International Affairs 78, (1) 182-183
(2002) 'A model of tropical marine reserve-fishery linkages' Natural Resource Modeling 15(4), 453-486 Publisher Site , DOI
Chapters
(2012) 'Review of existing international approaches to fisheries management: The role of science in underpinning the ecosystem approach and marine spatial planning' in Kidd S; Plater A; Frid C The Ecosystem Approach to Marine Planning and Management Routledge 131-204
(2011) 'Predicting. the. Impacts. and. Socio-Economic. Consequences. of. Climate. Change. on. Global. Marine. Ecosystems. and. Fisheries. The. QUEST_Fish. Framework' in Ommer R; Perry I; Cochrane KL; Cury P World Fisheries Wiley-Blackwell
(2011) 'Review of existing international approaches to fisheries management: The role of science in underpinning the ecosystem approach and marine spatial planning' in Kidd S; Plater A; Frid C The Ecosystem Approach to Marine Planning and Management Routledge
Personal
Personal
Conferences organised
- 2014 – Organising committee member for 2nd Marine and Coastal Policy Forum, Hosted by the Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research June 18-20, 2014.
- 2013 – Convenor of ‘Fisheries and Marine Renewable Energy Interactions: Assessment and Mitigation’ international workshop as part of the Marine Renewable Energy Knowledge Exchange Programme, held in York, UK, April 2013.
- 2011 – Convenor of ‘Fisheries and Marine Renewable Energy Interactions’ international workshop as part of the Marine Renewable Energy Knowledge Exchange Programme, held in Orkney, Scotland, May 2011.
- 2011 – Co-ordinator of the UK's 1st Marine and Coastal Policy Forum, Hosted by the Center for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, Marine Institute, University of Plymouth, June 22-24, 2011.
- 2010 – Invited convenor of A Marine Education Trust funded workshop - Establishing a marine protected area in the Chagos Archipelago: socio-economic considerations. Hosted by Royal Holloway, University of London.
- 2009 – Invited convenor of a SOFI funded workshop - Science behind a Chagos MPA, Hosted by Unviersity of Southampton.
- 2006 – Fisheries and Aquaculture Workshop Funded by ESRC/NERC Hosted at the University of Plymouth.
Other academic activities
- Member of Programme Development Committee for the New Masters in Economics at Schumacher College.
- Research grant evaluator for the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
- Manuscript reviewer for peer reviewed journals including: Global Environmental Change, Environment and Development Economics, International Affairs, Ecological Economics, Coastal Management, Fisheries Research, ICES Journal of Marine Science, Journal of Environmental Management, Ecological Modelling and Ocean and Coastal Management.
- Professional Affiliations include: International Society for Ecological Economics, Resource Modeling Association, European Association of Economic and Resource Economists.
Links
http://www.research.plymouth.ac.uk/marine-policy/
http://www.research.plymouth.ac.uk/lymebaymonitoringprogramme/pages/reports.htm
http://web.pml.ac.uk/quest-fish/default.htm