Charlotte holds a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a thematic focus on climate change in media and a Master of Arts in Planning, both from the University of British Columbia. Her Master’s research examined the structural and institutional conditions shaping community-led renewable energy and identified social finance mechanisms that support equitable, context-appropriate projects. Her work is grounded in participatory methods for planning that centers community voice, accountability, and justice across energy and climate governance.
She is currently a member of PLACE lab (Planning for Climate Equity), which is led by SCARP Assistant Professor Holly Caggiano.
Community Priorities in Energy Planning and Global Indigenous Climate Governance
Charlotte’s research focuses on strengthening participatory community engagement methods; identifying ways to incorporate local priorities in planning processes; and examining how the risks and benefits of community led renewable energy initiatives are distributed. Her doctoral work explores project outcomes of community energy plans through a case study of Ucluelet’s community engagement process for local energy planning. She also supports Dr. Pasang Yangjee Sherpa’s work on climate resilience in high-mountain communities in Nepal and contributes to the Knowledge Justice Collective’s analysis of Indigenous representation in global climate assessments.
