About this speaker
Devon Cantwell-Chavez (she/her/hers) is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Ottawa in the Department of Political Studies. Devon’s research studies the creation and diffusion of global city climate governance norms with a specific focus on the ethical implications of city climate actions. Her research focuses on case studies of the adaptation and mitigation strategies of four global mega-cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and Seoul. Devon uses a broad range of methods in her research including interviews, ethnography, spatial ethnography/grounded visualization, GIS analysis, archival research, policy document analysis, as well as quantitative analysis.
