Katie Keddie

My current research explores the intersection of urban environmental transformations, justice, place, and emotional geographies, with a particular focus on Nottingham's journey to carbon neutrality. Central to this exploration are the emotions of love, fear, anger, and hope, and how they influence both the processes and experiences of environmental change in the city.

A qualitative mixed-method approach, including semi-structured interviews, ethnography, document analysis, and community workshops, is used to understand how notions of justice, place, and emotion are incorporated (or not) into this environmental transformation.

The research examines both top-down (policy and local government) and bottom-up (community groups and activists) approaches to change, providing insight into how emotional experiences drive and challenge urban sustainability efforts. Through these emotional lenses, I explore how residents and policymakers envision and enact the city's desired futures, contributing to a more nuanced understanding of the human dynamics of environmental justice.