Dr. Yemi Adeyeye

DR. YEMI ADEYEYE

Forestry Leadership

Research & Publications

Academic contributions to forestry science and environmental governance

Refereed Publications (Peer-Reviewed)

2019

Seeking Procedural Equity in Global Environmental Governance: Indigenous Participation & Knowledge Politics in Forest and Landscape Restoration Debates at the 2016 World Conservation Congress

Adeyeye, Y., Hagerman, S. & Pelai, R.

Forest Policy & Economics, Volume 109, 1-14

This paper examines the intersections of power and knowledge in global environmental governance forums, with specific focus on Indigenous participation in forest and landscape restoration debates at the 2016 World Conservation Congress. Primary publication from PhD research on power dynamics and indigenous knowledge in global forestry governance.

Indigenous Knowledge Environmental Governance Procedural Equity PhD Research
87+ citations High Impact
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2015

The use & usefulness of inventory-based management planning to forest management: Evidence from community forestry in Nepal

Toft, M., Adeyeye, Y. & Lund, J.

Forest Policy & Economics, Volume 60, 35-49

Research examining the effectiveness of inventory-based management planning approaches in community forestry contexts, with evidence from Nepal's mid-hills region.

Community Forestry Forest Management Nepal
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2017

Book Review: Alchemy in the Rain Forest: Politics, Ecology & Resilience in a New Guinea Mining Area

Adeyeye, Y.

International Forestry Review, Vol. 19, No. 1, 131-132

Book review of Jerry Jacka's work examining the intersection of politics, ecology, and resilience in New Guinea mining areas.

Book Review Mining Ecology
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2018

Main Findings & Trends of Globalization

Adeyeye, Y., Ye, J., Sra, S. & Adam, L.

In: Farcy, C., Martinez de Arano, I. & Rojas-Briales, E. (Eds.). Forestry in the Midst of Global Changes. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 1st Edition, pp. 291-306

Book chapter examining global trends and their impact on forestry practices worldwide. Analyzes the intersection of globalization, environmental policy, and sustainable forest management across different contexts.

Globalization Forestry Trends Book Chapter CRC Press
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2015

The Politics of Access, Utilization & Sharing: Lessons from the Ongo Community Forest, Uganda

Adeyeye, Y., et al.

Journal of Forestry. 2014 SAF National Convention & CIF/IFC AGM & Conference, 136-139

Analysis of access, utilization, and sharing mechanisms in community forest management, drawing lessons from the Ongo Community Forest in Uganda.

Community Forestry Uganda Access Rights
Conference Proceedings
2014

The Rationales, Knowledge Forms & Biophysical Outcomes of Community Forest Management in Nepal's Mid-Hills

Adeyeye, Y.

Tropentag 2014, Book of Abstracts. TROPENTAG 2014 - "Bridging the gap between increasing knowledge & decreasing resources", 2014-09-17 (292)

Research examining the rationales, knowledge systems, and biophysical outcomes of community forest management practices in Nepal's mid-hills region.

Community Forestry Nepal Knowledge Systems
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2014

Forestry Education Serving Science & Practice (Session A-34)

Paschalis-Jakubovicz, P., Lewark, S. & Adeyeye, Y.

Sustaining Forests, Sustaining People: The Role of Research. XXIV IUFRO WC. Abstracts. International Forestry Review, Vol. 16, 98-99

Conference presentation on forestry education and its role in bridging science and practice, presented at the XXIV IUFRO World Congress.

Forestry Education IUFRO Science-Practice Gap
Conference Abstract
2020

Power, People, Places and Spaces: Examining the Politics of Participation Across Scales of Resource Governance

Adeyeye, Y.

PhD Thesis, University of British Columbia

PhD thesis exploring power structures that limit Indigenous participation in resource governance, including case studies from Bolivia and global forums. It analyzes intersections of power, people, and spaces in environmental interventions.

PhD Thesis Environmental Governance Indigenous Participation UBC
UBC Public Scholars Award
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2017

Researching for Social Justice

Adeyeye, Y., Feltes, E., Fraser, J. & et al.

PhDs Go Public Research Talk Series

Collaborative work on topics like Indigenous rights, mining, environmental interventions, and social issues.

Social Justice Indigenous Rights Environmental Interventions
Public Lecture

Policy Briefs

2021

Green Jobs in Agri-food Systems: Supporting Youth in Driving Transformative Change

Adeyeye, Y. & Wang, X.

Policy brief in development of the EU Post 2020 Biodiversity Framework

Policy brief produced during tenure as YPARD Director, addressing youth employment in agriculture and forestry sectors within the context of the post-2020 biodiversity framework. Examines how young professionals can drive transformative change in agri-food systems through green jobs.

Youth Employment Biodiversity Policy Brief Green Jobs EU Framework
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Non-Refereed Contributions (Presentations & Lectures)

2023

Developing Urban Forest Management Plans

Adeyeye, Y.

Lecture delivered during the Ontario Urban Forest Council's Annual Conference 2023

Conference presentation on developing comprehensive urban forest management plans, sharing insights from leading Windsor's $400M urban forest management strategy.

Urban Forestry Conference Presentation Strategic Planning
Conference Presentation
2021

Communications and Climate Justice

Adeyeye, Y.

Invited Expert, Barcelona School of Management (ICTA-UAB)

Expert presentation on the intersection of communications and climate justice, examining how effective communication strategies can advance climate justice initiatives.

Climate Justice Communications Expert Presentation
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2021

Forestry and the People of the Global Majority

Adeyeye, Y.

Lecture delivered during the 'Shifting the Forestry Paradigm: How Gender and Racial Diversity Fosters Resilience' session of the 2021 National Conference & 113th Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Institute of Forestry

Keynote lecture examining how forestry can better serve and engage people of the global majority, addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the forestry sector.

Diversity & Inclusion Forestry Paradigm CIF Conference
Conference Presentation
2020

Forestry as a Space for Black People

Adeyeye, Y.

Invited Expert, University of British Columbia (UBC): Virtual Lunch in the Forest Webinar Series

Webinar presentation exploring how forestry can become a more inclusive space for Black professionals and communities, addressing barriers and opportunities for engagement.

Diversity Inclusion UBC Webinar
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2020

Bringing Lessons from African Countries to Scale: How to Support Young Women to Drive Inclusive & Resilient Food Systems

Adeyeye, Y.

Invited Expert, CGIAR Gender Platform: Cultivate Africa 2020

Panel discussion on supporting young women in African agriculture, examining strategies to scale successful initiatives and create inclusive, resilient food systems.

Youth Engagement Gender Food Systems Africa
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2020

Opening Plenary: "A new normal" – GLF Bonn 2020

Adeyeye, Y.

Keynote Address, Global Landscapes Forum Bonn 2020 (03/06/2020)

Opening plenary keynote address at the Global Landscapes Forum Bonn 2020, discussing COVID-19, food systems, and the environment, and envisioning a "new normal" for sustainable landscapes.

Keynote GLF Bonn Food Systems COVID-19
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2017

A Tale of Two Schemes: Joint Mitigation & Adaptation Mechanism (JMAM) & Reciprocal Watershed Agreement (RWA) in Bolivia

Adeyeye, Y.

Public lecture delivered at the 2017 PhDs Go Public Research Talk Series - (Re)searching for Social Justice, April 2017

Public lecture examining two different mechanisms for climate adaptation and mitigation in Bolivia, comparing the Joint Mitigation & Adaptation Mechanism (JMAM) and Reciprocal Watershed Agreement (RWA) approaches.

Climate Adaptation Bolivia Public Lecture
Public Lecture
2015

Tree Talk at the XIV World Forestry Congress 2015

Adeyeye, Y.

Keynote Address, XIV World Forestry Congress - International UN Session (09/09/15)

Keynote presentation at the XIV World Forestry Congress in Durban, discussing the historic youth engagement strategy and the "We Love Forests" campaign that mobilized 6,000+ young professionals.

Keynote World Forestry Congress Youth Engagement UN Session
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Research Focus Areas

Exploring the intersections of nature, governance, and society

Environmental Governance

Power dynamics, policy frameworks, and multi-stakeholder processes in natural resource management.

8 Publications 120 Citations

Urban Forestry

Strategic planning, ecosystem services valuation, and community engagement in urban green spaces.

6 Publications 75 Citations

Youth Engagement

Capacity building, intergenerational dialogue, and youth leadership in environmental initiatives.

5 Publications 45 Citations

Indigenous Knowledge

Integration of traditional ecological knowledge in modern conservation and governance frameworks.

4 Publications 95 Citations

Research Impact

Growing influence in environmental scholarship

150+
Total Citations
+25% this year
h-index: 8
Research Impact
Growing steadily
25
Countries Reached
Global influence
50+
Collaborators
Expanding network

Citation Growth

Data source: Google Scholar, ResearchGate (Updated: May 2025)

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