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Biography
Dr Matt Kirby is an Interdisciplinary Environmental Researcher and Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the Univerity of Dundee working on the Horizon/UKRI funded Urban ReLeaf project. His research focuses on sustainable futures for people and nature using mixed-method approaches applied at the science–policy-practice interface. His work encompass multifunctional landscapes, green belt policy, ecosystem services, social–ecological systems, green–blue infrastructure, and environmental planning.
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 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A greener Green Belt? Co-developing exploratory scenarios for contentious peri-urban landscapes
Kirby, M. G. (Lead / Corresponding author), Scott, A. J. & Walsh, C. L., Mar 2025, In: Landscape and Urban Planning. 255, 16 p., 105268.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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On moving ahead, staying put, and engaging fully with landscape studies of planning
Qviström, M., Luka, N., Butler, A., Broto, V. C., Doughty, K., Garlick, B., Hine, A., Kirby, M., Palang, H., Scott, A. & Thompson-Fawcett, M., 13 May 2025, A Research Agenda for Landscape Studies of Planning. Qviström, M. (ed.). Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 179-186 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Unlocking peri-urban planning potential through a landscape lens
Scott, A., Kirby, M. & Hardman, M., 13 May 2025, A Research Agenda for Landscape Studies of Planning: Elgar Research Agendas. Qviström, M. (ed.). Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 103-116 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Ecosystem service multifunctionality and trade-offs in English Green Belt peri-urban planning
Kirby, M. G. (Lead / Corresponding author), Zawadzka, J. & Scott, A. J., Jun 2024, In: Ecosystem Services. 67, 13 p., 101620.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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English Green Belts: Mainstreaming natures benefits in a contentious policy space
Kirby, M., 6 Jun 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Activities
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Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Urban Design and Planning (Journal)
Kirby, M. (Editorial board member)
2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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Landscape and Urban Planning (Journal)
Kirby, M. (Peer reviewer)
2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Landscape Research (Journal)
Kirby, M. (Peer reviewer)
2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Urban ReLeaf's Scenario Spotlight Series
Kirby, M. (Chair), Woods, M. (Host), AlWaer, H. (Host) & Frediani, K. (Host)
25 Jun 2025 → 9 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Habitat International (Journal)
Kirby, M. (Peer reviewer)
2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review