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Overview
Profile summary
I am an environmental social scientist; a senior member of research staff in both SoGEES/SoBMS and the Peninsula Medical School, where I lead and participate in a range of national and international research and evaluation projects. I co-supervise PhD and Masters students and am a member of the Faculty of Health Research Ethics and Integrity Committee.
My academic work focuses on understanding and evaluating the relationships between sciety, the environment and the economy using interdisciplinary co-design and participatory research methods.
Roles on external bodies
Member, Soils for Europe (SOLO) Prevention of Soil Erosion Think Tank
Evaluator, Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) Research Programme
Adjunct Faculty Member, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Tanzania
Trustee, Beaford Arts
Member, Beaford Archive Steering Group
Access Network Member
Teaching interests
PhD and Masters supervisor
PhD external examiner, York University
Academic qualifications
Geography, earth and environmental studies, Doctorate, Partnerships in the development and management of marine nature-based tourism: an analysis of effectiveness, University of Plymouth
Award Date: 17 Nov 2009
Geography, earth and environmental studies, Other higher degree (e.g. Masters degree), Determination of the levels and origins of disturbance and harassment to marine mammals and sharks in inshore waters around the South West peninsula, University of Plymouth
Award Date: 31 Oct 2002
Geography, earth and environmental studies, First Degree, Batchelor of Science (Hons), The Open University
Award Date: 31 Dec 1999
External positions
Trustee, Beaford Arts
Research Interests
- Environmental social science
- Soil health
- Participation and engagement
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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SoilSCAN: Soils, Science and Community ActioN
Blake, W. (PI - Principal Investigator) & Kelly, C. (CoI - Co-Investigator)
1/02/20 → 31/03/20
Project: Research
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Making soil erosion understandable and governable at the river basin scale for food, water and hydropower sustainability in Latin America
Blake, W. (PI - Principal Investigator), Stewart, I. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Bravo-Linares, C. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Kelly, C. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Velasco, H. (CoI - Co-Investigator), de los Santos-Villalobos, S. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Meigikos dos Anjos, R. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Castillo, A. (CoI - Co-Investigator) & Del Valle, A. (CoI - Co-Investigator)
30/04/18 → 29/06/21
Project: Research
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"International". Jali Ardhi [Care for the Land] project: Realising land management change in degraded Maasai grazing lands.
Blake, W. (PI - Principal Investigator), Kelly, C. (CoI - Co-Investigator) & Rabinovich, A. (CoI - Co-Investigator)
Natural Environment Research Council
1/11/17 → 31/01/20
Project: Research
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Integrated community-driven engagement for sustainable enhancement of food production in East Africa: the Jali Ardhi [Care for the Land] project
Blake, W. (PI - Principal Investigator), Gilvear, D. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Amuri, N. N. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Kadigi, R. R. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Mtei, K. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Munishi, L. K. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Ndakidemi, P. (CoI - Co-Investigator) & Kelly, C. (RF - Research Fellow)
31/03/20 → 30/03/22
Project: Research
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Pet Ectoparasiticides: A multidisciplinary investigation into environmental, animal and public health and deep dive into use practices
Herborn, K. (PI - Principal Investigator), Ward, K. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Kelly, C. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Fitzsimons, M. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Handy, R. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Whiteside, M. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Foey, A. (CoI - Co-Investigator) & Lead, J. (CoI - Co-Investigator)
8/12/25 → 31/03/26
Project: Consultancy
Research output
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Cracks in the Earth: Why is East Africa losing its soil?
Wynants, M., Amasi, A., Blake, W., Boeckx, P., Brooks, A., Kelly, C., Lizaga, I. & Munishi, L., 5 May 2026, Frontiers for Young Minds, 14.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Historical ecology and stakeholder perspectives can inform peatland fire management
Woodbridge, J., Kallis, G., Scoble, L., Rowney, F., Kelly, C. & Davies, A. L., 20 Feb 2026, bioRxiv.Research output: Working paper / Preprint › Preprint
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Importance of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Promoting Biodiversity Conservation Outside Protected Areas
Tarimo, F. G., Kelly, C., Moyo, F. & Munishi, L. K., 3 Jan 2026, In: Human Ecology. 53, 5, p. 1053-1067 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Conservation Planning for Promoting Ecosystem Service Provisioning Outside Protected Area Networks
Tarimo, F. G., Moyo, F., Kelly, C. & Munishi, L. K., Dec 2025, In: Ecology and Evolution. 15, 12, 14 p., e72576.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Outlook on the knowledge gaps to reduce soil erosion
Guimarães, H., Martins, M., Guiomar, N., Kelly, C., Vieira, D., Nóvoa, T., Brito, I., Zoka, M., Prats, S., Cerdà, A., Zdruli, P., Stathopoulos, N., Madeira, J., Fidalgo, L., Giuseppe, P. D., Keesstra, S. & Dobos, E., 19 Sept 2025, In: Soils for Europe. 1, e150281.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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External Examiner PhD
Kelly, C. (Examiner)
17 Jul 2024Activity: Examination and supervision › Examination › External
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PhD Co-supervisor
Kelly, C. (Supervisor)
1 Apr 2021 → …Activity: Examination and supervision › Supervision › Internal
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PhD Co-supervisor
Kelly, C. (Supervisor)
7 Dec 2023 → …Activity: Examination and supervision › Supervision › External
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PhD co-supervisor
Kelly, C. (Supervisor)
1 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Examination and supervision › Supervision › Internal
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External examiner PhD
Kelly, C. (Examiner)
18 Mar 2025Activity: Examination and supervision › Examination › External
Media stories
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University of Plymouth: Partnership Aims to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture Research
Kelly, C., Hunter, L., Jones, K., Raji, M. & Blake, W.
13/12/24
1 item of Media coverage
Media story
Theses
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Partnerships in the development and management of marine nature-based tourism : an analysis of effectiveness
Kelly, C. (Author), Essex, S. (Director of Studies (First Supervisor)), Perkins, R. (Other Supervisor) & Glegg, G. (Other Supervisor), 2009Student thesis: PhD
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