Garrett Richards
Associate Professor
Program: Environmental Policy Institute, Environment and Sustainability, Master of Arts in Environmental Policy, PhD in Transdisciplinary Sustainability
Email: grichards@mun.ca
Phone: (709) 639-6534
Office: FC 2024
Credentials
BSc, BA, MES (Saskatchewan), PhD (Victoria)
Research interests
POSC 3631: Environmental Policy
ENVP 6002: Research Design and Methods
ENVP 6001: Applied Environmental Problem Solving
TRSU 7002: Transdisciplinary Methods in Sustainability Research
Representative scholarly contributions
Bamragha, H. and G. Richards. (2025). “Recycling Behaviors and Knowledge in Western Newfoundland: Explanations and Recommendations.” Chapter 10 in Solid Waste Management in Canada: Approaches, Practices, and Experiences (eds. Assuah, A., Ng, K.). Routledge.
Asante, E. and G. Richards. (2023). “Options for Communicating Policy Changes: Trout Conservation and Fishing Regulations.” Environmental Policy Innovation Lab Report #004. Partner: Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation. <<https://grenfell.mun.ca/academics-and-research/Pages/environmental-policy-institute/About/Reports.aspx>>
Friedetzky, C. and G. Richards. (2022). “Invasive Plants in Corner Brook: Overview of Impacts, Control, and Management.” Environmental Policy Innovation Lab Report #003. Partner: City of Corner Brook. <<https://grenfell.mun.ca/academics-and-research/Pages/environmental-policy-institute/About/Reports.aspx>>
Bamragha, H. and G. Richards. (2022). “Review of Sustainability Certifications for
Businesses in the Tourism Industry.” Environmental Policy Innovation Lab Report #002. Partner: Gros Morne Cooperating Association. <<https://grenfell.mun.ca/academics-and-research/Pages/environmental-policy-institute/About/Reports.aspx>>
Richards, G. and A. Alhassan. (2021). “How to Engage with Environmental Policy: A Guide for Citizens.” Environmental Policy Innovation Lab Report #001. Partner: Western Environment Centre. <<https://grenfell.mun.ca/academics-and-research/Pages/environmental-policy-institute/About/Reports.aspx>>
Richards, G. and M. Long. (2021). “Video Games and Learning about Climate Change.” Community Perspectives Article. Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship, vol. 13(3), article 9.
Tchoukaleyska, R., G. Richards, L. Vasseur, P. Manuel, and S. Breen. (2021). “Special Issue Introduction: Climate Change Knowledge Translation.” Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship, vol. 13(3), article 2.
Current research projects and grants
(Most of my research activity is smaller projects that engage with local communities and organizations, through the Environmental Policy Innovation Lab for instance. These projects are not typically supported by dedicated grants.
Co-Investigator – Development of Tools for Incorporation of Population Health and Environmental Justice Endpoints in Decarbonization Policies (funded, initial stages)
Principal Investigator – Identifying Stakeholder Research Needs for Energy Planning and Development in Newfoundland and Labrador (complete)
Principal Investigator – Science-Policy Interfaces for Environmental Policy Innovation (complete)
Co-Investigator – Evaluation of the Role and Actions of Canadian Grantmaking Foundations in Response to Social Inequalities and Environmental Challenges aka PhiLab (complete)
Co-Investigator – Future Ocean and Coastal Infrastructure: Designing Safe, Sustainable and Inclusive Coastal Communities and Industries for Atlantic Canada (complete)