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'Conference-based method: Interviewing elites at intergovernmental conferences' by @saddy94.bsky.social & Katie Peters

This paper reflects on the logistical elements of undertaking geographical research at intergovernmental conferences.

doi.org/10.1111/area... #geosky
Screenshot of a paper abstract in Area by Liam Saddington & Katie Peters (2025) entitled: 'Conference-Based Method: Interviewing Elites at Intergovernmental Conferences' with a black banner at the top. Conferences have increasingly featured within geographical research as sites of knowledge production, performance and contestation. However, this article explores how intergovernmental conferences can be productive sites for geographical research fieldwork with elites on topics such as climate geopolitics and disaster risk reduction (DRR), particularly through interviews. Reflecting on research conducted at over two decades of intergovernmental conferences in all regions of the globe, this article argues that conferences allow access to participants who may otherwise be difficult to secure interviews with. Although intergovernmental conferences may not be perfect spaces for research, they should be considered more often by geographers as valuable opportunities for conducting interviews. This research need not be limited to the focus of the conference itself, but can also provide opportunities to engage with actors working on a wide range of governance issues. This article reflects on the logistical elements of undertaking such research, the ethical considerations and the temporal opportunities and challenges afforded by a conference-based method. It concludes by reflecting on how a conference-based method can be integrated into other geographical approaches to qualitative research.
November 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
saddy94.bsky.social
New paper! You may have seen stories this week about COP30. But what is it like to do research at COP? I am pleased to share this co-authored article (Katie Peters) about interviewing elites at intergovernmental conferences, just published in Area. rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Area | RGS Geography Journal | Wiley Online Library
Conferences have increasingly featured within geographical research as sites of knowledge production, performance and contestation. However, this article explores how intergovernmental conferences ca...
rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
saddy94.bsky.social
Wonderful to have our next issue out in the world!
jonnyjjt.bsky.social Jonny Turnbull 🇺🇦 @jonnyjjt.bsky.social · Jun 13
Check out the great contributions to the new issue of Routes below 👇

Routes supports young geographers to publish their high school and undergraduate work. Any interested students, please get in touch! And please share widely))

Always a pleasure to work with @saddy94.bsky.social on this!
routesjournal.bsky.social Routes: The Journal For Student Geographers @routesjournal.bsky.social · Jun 13
🌍 We're delighted to announce the publication of the next issue of #ROUTES 🌍

✍️ The new issue showcases original #research from talented high school and undergraduate #geographers

👇 See below for details: routesjournal.org/current-issue/ @rgsibg.bsky.social @geographicalassoc.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 4:58 AM
saddy94.bsky.social
Do you work in Primary Schools? Interested in climate change?
Excited to be co-hosting this with colleagues from Churchill & Cambridge Zero on June 4th. This is a free event for teachers drawing on materials we have developed that are free & hosted by Churchill www.rgs.org/events/upcom...
Introducing the Climate Action Toolkit - RGS
An introduction to a set of free primary resources designed to empower your pupils to understand a world impacted by climate change.
www.rgs.org
May 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
saddy94.bsky.social
Delighted to share this new paper with Fiona McConnell. Some research is just great fun and this was one of those projects! Ever wondered about how children think about geopolitics? We draw on work in schools to think about young people’s geopolitics
rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
The Geographical Journal | RGS Research Journal | Wiley Online Library
This paper contributes to contemporary debates on children's geopolitics and work on the production of geographical knowledge to explore children's understandings of statehood through a focus on Engl....
rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
February 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM
saddy94.bsky.social
New article! Reflecting with colleagues on how we can get current climate research into schools:

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Connecting climate research and teaching in higher education with secondary education
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing young people. As well as the physical implications of a changing climate, young people will enter a labour market in flux as global economies...
www.tandfonline.com
January 31, 2025 at 2:46 PM