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Dr RICHARD TWINE

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3135-6750

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    20102025

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    Dr Richard Twine is a sociologist specialising in climate change, food systems, and human–animal relations, with a particular focus on sustainability transitions and the political economy of animal agriculture. His work has played a significant role in the development of critical animal studies and in establishing the importance of nonhuman animals within the social sciences, particularly in relation to climate change and food systems. He has published widely across sociology, environmental humanities, and interdisciplinary sustainability research, which has informed policy, advocacy, and public debate on sustainable diets. He is Co-Director of the Centre for Human-Animal Studies (CfHAS) and a leading figure in European and international critical animal studies networks.

    Education/Academic qualification

    Sociology, PhD, Ecofeminism and the 'new' sociologies: A collaboration against dualism, Manchester Metropolitan University

    Award Date: 5 Feb 2002

    Sociology (distinction), MA, n/a, University of Essex

    Award Date: 30 Sept 1996

    Sociology and Psychology (First class), BA, n/a, University of Stirling

    Award Date: 15 Jun 1995

    Keywords

    • HM Sociology
    • Critical Animal Studies
    • climate crisis
    • gender studies
    • veganism
    • ecofeminism
    • environmental sociology
    • Climate Change
    • sociology

    Research Centres

    • Centre for Human Animal Studies

    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):

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    2. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
      SDG 5 Gender Equality
    3. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
      SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
    4. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
    5. SDG 13 - Climate Action
      SDG 13 Climate Action
    6. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
      SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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