Darren Clarke
Dr
Darren Clarke is an Environmental Geographer whose research spans topics including Global Environmental Change, Climate Change, Environmental Policy and Governance, Adaptation, Social Vulnerability and Environmental Psychology. He has experience in teaching both physical and human geography modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and is the current Chair of the BA in Climate & Environmental Sustainability programme.
His research focuses on the dynamics of adaptation as a social and governance issue and how transformation of vulnerable communities can be facilitated in adapting to external shocks, with a particular emphasis on understanding climate change/environmental change and its impacts on social behaviour and actions. His research to-date has focused on transformative change, which is recognised by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as a crucial strategy if societies are to respond to climate change in a sustainable and equitable manner.
His interests are therefore at the forefront of global environmental change discussions. 大发体育在线_大发体育-投注|官网over, given the diversity of fields which his research addresses, it is inherently interdisciplinary in nature.
Peer Reviewed Journal
Other Journal
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Burke, J.; Clarke, D.; O'Keeffe, J.; Meehan, T. (2023) 'The Impact of Blue and Green Spaces on Wellbeing: A Review of Reviews through a Positive Psychology Lens' Journal of Happiness and Health, 3 (2) :93-108. [Link] https://doi.org/10.47602/johah.v3i2.48 | |
| 2016 | Clarke, D., Murphy, C. and Lorenzoni, (2016) 'Barriers to transformative adaptation: Responses to flood risk in Ireland' . |
Published Report
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Clarke, D. (2022) Local Government Climate Action Key Performance Indicators – in an Irish Context. Local Government Management Agency, . [Link] | |
| 2022 | O'Keeffe, J.; Clarke, D.; Burke, J.; Meehan, T. (2022) Evaluating intangible assets, services, and their associated benefits in the Group Water Scheme sector. National Federation of Group Water Schemes, . [Link] | |
| 2021 | Clarke, D. (2021) Local Government Climate Action Key Performance Indicators Literature Review. Local Government Management Agency, . [Link] | |
| 2020 | Clarke, D. and O’Donoghue-Hynes, B. (2020) A Profile of Local Government Climate Actions in Ireland. Dublin: Local Government Management Agency. . |
Book Chapter
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Burke, J.; Clarke, D. (2024) 'Greening the Mind: The Power of Integrating Positive and Environmental Education for Improving Well-Being' In: Handbook of Positive School Psychology. Advances in Mental Health and Addiction. Berlin : Springer. [Link] https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54295-4_10 |
Reports
Enterprise Engagement
Media
Research Interests
Climate change policy and governance
Climate adaptation
Environmental psychology
Transformative change
Flood risk management
Climate change and society
Transport sustainability
Research Projects
Teaching Interests
Global Environmental Change
Climate Change
Sustainability
Environmental Policy and Governance
Transformative Change
Environmental Psychology
Geographical fieldwork