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Sophia Sideris

PhD Candidate

Degrees:B.A. Hons (Calgary), M.A. (British Columbia)

Research Topic
Climate change and forced displacement

Supervisors
Dr. Jay Drydyk (Philosophy, Carleton University) and Dr. James Milner (Political Science, Carleton University)

Research Interests

  • Climate change
  • Environmental migration
  • Refugee issues
  • Global justice
  • Social and political philosophy

Bopgraphy
Sophia holds a BA (Hons) in Philosophy and a BA in International Relations from the University of Calgary. She completed her MA in Philosophy at the University of British Columbia in 2017. Sophia works on conceptual, ethical, and global governance issues relating to forced displacement by climate change and is generously supported by SSHRC. She is currently completing her practicum placement at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Ottawa.