Marin Cvitanovic

• Principal Academic In Human Geography, Bournemouth University

I am a human geographer focused on how human societies interact with, modify, and adapt to their environments, particularly in times of societal transformation, such as post-socialism and globalisation. I investigate the effects of these changes on landscapes, social structures, and identities, often in the context of social and environmental justice. By examining these issues, my work seeks to understand the complex dynamics between human activities and environmental outcomes, with an emphasis on local perceptions and community involvement.

I typically use anything from qualitative and quantitative household surveys to GIS to tackle such questions. My work is rooted in geography, but my interests extend to environmental history, biology, cultural studies, social psychology and political science. By understanding these connections between humans and their environment, we can work towards creating a more sustainable future for everyone.

So far, my research has:

- Addressed the issues of post-socialist landscape transformation in Eastern Europe which led to the loss of permanent grasslands (hotspots of biodiversity) and created more fire-prone landscapes.

- Analysed the human drivers of mangrove changes in East Africa and the ecosystem services they provide to local communities

- Explored the links between changing habitats and populations of endangered species in different environments

- Investigated the changing meaning and roles of urban allotments on the example of Zagreb, Croatia

• –present Principal Academic In Human Geography, Bournemouth University

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