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Dr. Wesley Flannery is a Professor in the School of Natural and Built Environment at Queen's University, Belfast. His key research interests are in marine spatial planning, integrated coastal zone planning, stakeholder participation in environmental decision-making, public attitudes and behaviours towards the environment and planning for environmental risk management.
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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R6800LAW: CoCoMar
Collins, R. (PI), Flannery, W. (CoI) & Ritchie, H. (CoI)
24/10/2023 → …
Project: Research
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R1857NBE: Improving the PERformance of MArine GOVernance (PERMAGOV)
Flannery, W. (PI), Ellis, G. (CoI), Fox-Rogers, L. (CoI), Kelly, C. (CoI) & Waldron, R. (CoI)
08/02/2023 → …
Project: Research
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R1741NBE: Transdisciplinary knowledge to support ecosystem based marine spatial planning in European Seas
Flannery, W. (PI)
26/09/2022 → …
Project: Research
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R1734NBE: Socio-Economic Empowerment of Coastal Communities as Users of the Sea (EmpowerUS)
Flannery, W. (PI) & Murtagh, B. (CoI)
26/09/2022 → …
Project: Research
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R6710NBE: Holistic Sustainability Performance Assessment of Irish Ports/Harbours
Flannery, W. (PI) & Murtagh, B. (CoI)
08/04/2020 → …
Project: Research
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A multi-layered collaborative marine governance model: evaluating change and innovation of marine governance arrangements
van Noort, C., van Leeuwen, J., Toonen, H., Haapasaari, P., Flannery, W., Nielsen, K. N., Boteler, B., Passarello, C., Rathcke, K. & Varjopuro, R., 03 Jul 2025, In: Environmental Policy and Governance.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processes
Galparsoro, I., Montero, N., Mandiola, G., Menchaca, I., Borja, Á., Flannery, W., Katsanevakis, S., Fraschetti, S., Fabbrizzi, E., Elliott, M., Bas, M., Barnard, S., Piet, G., Giakoumi, S., Kruse, M., McAteer, B., Runya, R. M., Lukyanova, O., Morato, T. & Van Gerven, A. & 3 others, , 28 Jan 2025, In: Communications Earth & Environment. 6, 55.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Centering coastal communities’ diverse economic practices in the blue economy
Antonova, A. S., Flannery, W., Gómez, S., Gustavsson, M., Hadjimichael, M., Murtagh, B., Ounanian, K., Solnør, S., Steiro, V. M. D. & Svels, K., Nov 2025, In: Geoforum. 166, 104410.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Network governance and reflexivity in fisheries management: a case study of Northern Ireland
McAteer, B. & Flannery, W., 2025, In: Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning. 27, 1, p. 21-33 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Policy brief on how to foster Ecosystem-Based Marine Spatial Planning in Campania
Flannery, W., Fraschetti, S., Colloca, F., Fabbrizzi, E., Moro, S., Elliott, M. & McAteer, B., 19 Sept 2025, 3 p. Zenodo.Research output: Other contribution
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Activities
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MARE Conference 2025
Ritchie, H. (Invited speaker) & Flannery, W. (Invited speaker)
23 Jun 2025 → 27 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
Kelly, C. (Invited speaker), Flannery, W. (Contributor) & West, L. (Contributor)
14 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Sustainable and Holistic management of Irish Ports (SHIP): Overview of SHIP Research findings
Kelly, C. (Invited speaker), Flannery, W. (Contributor) & Murtagh, B. (Contributor)
20 Apr 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Transboundary Challenges and Opportunities: Learning from Early EU Examples
Flannery, W. (Keynote speaker)
29 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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Futures thinking in Irish Ports – barriers and opportunities for transformative change
Kelly, C. (Presenter), Flannery, W. (Contributor) & Murtagh, B. (Contributor)
21 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Sea's wealth will be best harnessed by a dedicated State department
15/08/2012
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment