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Dr Andrea Collins
Senior Lecturer
Ysgol Daearyddiaeth a Chynllunio
- CollinsA@caerdydd.ac.uk
- +44 29208 70279
- Adeilad Morgannwg, Ystafell Room 2.89, Rhodfa’r Brenin Edward VII, Caerdydd, CF10 3WA
- Sylwebydd y cyfryngau
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Andrea's research interests focus on the ecological footprint, its role in policy making, and assessing the environmental impacts of major events and festivals
Her research on the environmental impacts of major sport events has received media coverage worldwide. Andrea was a member of the London 2012 Carbon Management Strategy Technical Advisory Group, and is a member of the British Association of Sustainability in Sport (BASiS).
Innovation and Engagement
Invitational conference on 'Event Impacts, Leverage, and Legacy' organised by the University of British Columbia's Centre for Sport and Sustainability, Vancouver, November 2011.
Invited keynote on 'Footprinting Major Sport Events and the Olympic Games'. Keynote speaker at the 'Salão do Turismo - Roteiros do Brasil 2010', Eventos esportivos-A preparação de um destino sede (Sport Events - The Preparation of the Nation). Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 2010.
Cyhoeddiad
2024
- Collins, A. 2024. Reflections on the environmental impacts of the Tour de France. In: Fincouer, B., Fransden, K. and Thompson, C. eds. Racing Time – Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Tour de France. Switzerland: EPLF Press
2023
- McCullough, B. P., Collins, A., Roberts, J. and Villalobos, S. 2023. Sport events and emissions reporting: an analysis of the Council for Responsible Sport standard in running events. Sustainability 15(19), article number: 14375. (10.3390/su151914375)
- Breitbarth, T., McCullough, B. P., Collins, A., Gerke, A. and Herold, D. M. 2023. Environmental matters in sport: sustainable research in the academy. European Sport Management Quarterly 23(1), pp. 5-12. (10.1080/16184742.2022.2159482)
2020
- Collins, A., Galli, A., Hipwood, T. and Murthy, A. 2020. Living with a one planet reality: the contribution of personal footprint calculators. Environmental Research Letters 15, article number: 25008. (10.1088/1748-9326/ab5f96)
2019
- Collins, A. and Potoglou, D. 2019. Factors influencing visitor travel to festivals: Challenges in encouraging sustainable travel. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 27(5), pp. 668-688. (10.1080/09669582.2019.1604718)
- Collins, A. and Munday, M. 2019. The race for sustainability. Cardiff University/Run4Wales. Available at: https://www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk/event-info/sustainability/
2018
- Collins, A., Galli, A., Patrizi, N. and Pulselli, F. M. 2018. Learning and teaching sustainability: the contribution of Ecological Footprint calculators. Journal of Cleaner Production 174, pp. 1000-1010. (10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.11.024)
2017
- Collins, A. and Cooper, C. 2017. Measuring and managing the environmental impact of festivals: The contribution of the Ecological Footprint. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 25(1), pp. 148-162. (10.1080/09669582.2016.1189922)
- Collins, A. and Roberts, A. 2017. Assessing the environmental impact of economic activity surrounding major sport events. In: McCullough, B. and Kellison, T. eds. Routledge Handbook of Sport and the Environment. Oxford: Routledge, pp. 207 - 219., (10.4324/9781315619514-15)
2015
- Collins, A. and Flynn, A. 2015. The ecological footprint: new developments in policy and practice. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing. (10.4337/9780857936967)
2014
- Collins, A. J. 2014. The pursuit of a sustainable rural event: a case study of the Hay Literary Festival (UK). In: Dashper, K. ed. Rural Tourism: An International Perspective. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, pp. 151-170.
2012
- Collins, A. J., Munday, M. C. R. and Roberts, A. 2012. Environmental consequences of tourism consumption at major events: An analysis of the UK stages of the 2007 Tour de France. Journal of Travel Research 51(5), pp. 577-590. (10.1177/0047287511434113)
- Collins, A. J., Munday, M. C. R. and Roberts, A. 2012. Environmental Consequences of Tourism Consumption at Major Events: An Analysis of the UK Stages of the 2007 Tour de France. Journal of Travel Research 51(5), pp. 577-590. (10.1177/0047287511434113)
- Collins, A. J. and Flynn, A. . C. 2012. Building a network for the ecological footprint community. Working paper. Cardiff: Centre for Business Relationships, Accountability, Sustainability and Society, Cardiff University.
- Collins, A. J., Roberts, A. and Munday, M. C. R. 2012. The environmental impacts of major cycling events: reflections on the UK stages of the Tour de France. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Centre for Business Relationships, Accountability, Sustainability and Society (BRASS), Cardiff University. Available at: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/cplan/sites/default/files/Tour-de-France.pdf
2011
- Fairchild, R. and Collins, A. J. 2011. Serving up healthy and sustainable school meals? An analysis of school meal provision in Cardiff (UK). Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning 13(3), pp. 209-229. (10.1080/1523908X.2011.578402)
2010
- Collins, A. J. and Roberts, A. 2010. The economic and environmental impacts of the UK stages of the Tour de France. Presented at: Regional Studies Associations (British and Irish Section), Glasgow, UK, 25-27 August 2010.
- Collins, A. J. and Flynn, A. 2010. Building a Network for the Ecological Footprint Community. Presented at: Global Footprint Network Forum, Colle de Val d’Elsa, Italy.
- Flynn, A. and Collins, A. J. 2010. The Ecological Footprint Community: Future Challenges for Networking and Engagement. Presented at: Regional Studies Association Winter Conference, London.
2009
- Collins, A. J., Jones, C. and Munday, M. C. R. 2009. Assessing the environmental impacts of mega sporting events: Two options?. Tourism Management 30(6), pp. 828-837. (10.1016/j.tourman.2008.12.006)
- Peattie, K. J. and Collins, A. J. 2009. Guest editorial: perspectives on sustainable consumption. International Journal of Consumer Studies 33(2), pp. 107-112. (10.1111/j.1470-6431.2009.00758.x)
- Collins, A. J., Cowell, R. J. W. and Flynn, A. 2009. Evaluation and environmental governance: the institutionalisation of ecological footprinting. Environment and Planning A 41(7), pp. 1707-1725. (10.1068/a4124)
2008
- Collins, A. J. and Flynn, A. 2008. Measuring the environmental sustainability of a major sporting event: a case study of the FA Cup Final. Tourism Economics 14(4), pp. 751-768. (10.5367/000000008786440120)
- Collins, A. J. 2008. Promoting sustainable communities in the UK: a critical analysis of the ‘Going for Green’ sustainable communities project. In: Marsden, T. K. ed. Sustainable Communities: New Spaces for Planning, Participation and Engagement. Amsterdam: Elsevier, pp. 121-142.
- Collins, A. J. 2008. Assessing the environmental consequences of major sport events: A case of the ecological footprint. Presented at: NERC-ESRC Seminar Series: Sustaining Future Ecosystems services : From Understanding to Action, International Centre for the Environment, University of Bath.
- Collins, A. J. 2008. Putting the earth into play: the Olympic Games and the environment. Presented at: Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting, Boston.
- Collins, A. J. and Roberts, A. 2008. The BRASS journey: Assessing the impact of UK events. Presented at: ESRC Seminar Series on Sustainable Consumption and Production: Forecast and Scenarios for a More Sustainable Society, London.
- Collins, A. J. and Flynn, A. 2008. Measuring Sustainability: The Role of Ecological Footprinting in Assesing the Impact of Development. In: Heberle, L. C. and Opp, S. M. eds. Local Sustainable Urban Development in a Globalised World. Farnham: Ashgate, pp. 131-144.
- Newton, J., Marsden, T. K., Franklin, A. and Collins, A. J. 2008. Supporting skills and knowledge to deliver sustainable communities: an exploration of the conceptual and policy context. Working paper. Cardiff: BRASS, Cardiff University.
2007
- Flynn, A. and Collins, A. J. 2007. Engaging with the ecological footprint as a decision making tool: process and responses. Local Environment 12(3), pp. 295-312. (10.1080/13549830601183339)
- Collins, A. J. and Fairchild, R. 2007. Sustainable Food Consumption at a sub-national level: an ecological footprint, nutritional and economic analysis. Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning 9(1), pp. 5-30. (10.1080/15239080701254875)
- Collins, A. J., Flynn, A., Munday, M. C. R. and Roberts, A. 2007. Assessing the Environmental Consequences of Major Sporting Events: The 2003-04 FA Cup Final. Urban Studies 44(3), pp. 457-476. (10.1080/00420980601131878)
2006
- Collins, A. J., Flynn, A., Wiedman, T. and Barrett, J. 2006. The environmental impacts of consumption at a sub-national level: the ecological footprint of Cardiff. Journal of Industrial Ecology 10(3), pp. 9-24. (10.1162/jiec.2006.10.3.9)
- Collins, A. J. and Flynn, A. 2006. A city's consumption: the ecological footprint of Cardiff. In: Hooper, A. and Punter, J. eds. Capital Cardiff 1975-2020: Regeneration, Competitiveness and the Urban Environment. Cardiff: University of Wales Press, pp. 242-264.
2005
- Collins, A. J. and Flynn, A. 2005. A New Perspective on the Environmental Impacts of Planning: a Case Study of Cardiff's International Sports Village. Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning 7(4), pp. 277-302. (10.1080/15239080500441053)
- Collins, A. J., Flynn, A. and Netherwood, A. 2005. Reducing Cardiff’s ecological footprint: A resource accounting tool for sustainable consumption. Technical Report.
2004
- Collins, A. J. 2004. Can we learn to live differently? Lessons from Going for Green: a case study of Merthyr Tydfil (South Wales). International Journal of Consumer Studies 28(2), pp. 202-211. (10.1111/j.1470-6431.2003.00365.x)
Adrannau llyfrau
- Collins, A. 2024. Reflections on the environmental impacts of the Tour de France. In: Fincouer, B., Fransden, K. and Thompson, C. eds. Racing Time – Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Tour de France. Switzerland: EPLF Press
- Collins, A. and Roberts, A. 2017. Assessing the environmental impact of economic activity surrounding major sport events. In: McCullough, B. and Kellison, T. eds. Routledge Handbook of Sport and the Environment. Oxford: Routledge, pp. 207 - 219., (10.4324/9781315619514-15)
- Collins, A. J. 2014. The pursuit of a sustainable rural event: a case study of the Hay Literary Festival (UK). In: Dashper, K. ed. Rural Tourism: An International Perspective. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, pp. 151-170.
- Collins, A. J. 2008. Promoting sustainable communities in the UK: a critical analysis of the ‘Going for Green’ sustainable communities project. In: Marsden, T. K. ed. Sustainable Communities: New Spaces for Planning, Participation and Engagement. Amsterdam: Elsevier, pp. 121-142.
- Collins, A. J. and Flynn, A. 2008. Measuring Sustainability: The Role of Ecological Footprinting in Assesing the Impact of Development. In: Heberle, L. C. and Opp, S. M. eds. Local Sustainable Urban Development in a Globalised World. Farnham: Ashgate, pp. 131-144.
- Collins, A. J. and Flynn, A. 2006. A city's consumption: the ecological footprint of Cardiff. In: Hooper, A. and Punter, J. eds. Capital Cardiff 1975-2020: Regeneration, Competitiveness and the Urban Environment. Cardiff: University of Wales Press, pp. 242-264.
Cynadleddau
- Collins, A. J. and Roberts, A. 2010. The economic and environmental impacts of the UK stages of the Tour de France. Presented at: Regional Studies Associations (British and Irish Section), Glasgow, UK, 25-27 August 2010.
- Collins, A. J. and Flynn, A. 2010. Building a Network for the Ecological Footprint Community. Presented at: Global Footprint Network Forum, Colle de Val d’Elsa, Italy.
- Flynn, A. and Collins, A. J. 2010. The Ecological Footprint Community: Future Challenges for Networking and Engagement. Presented at: Regional Studies Association Winter Conference, London.
- Collins, A. J. 2008. Assessing the environmental consequences of major sport events: A case of the ecological footprint. Presented at: NERC-ESRC Seminar Series: Sustaining Future Ecosystems services : From Understanding to Action, International Centre for the Environment, University of Bath.
- Collins, A. J. 2008. Putting the earth into play: the Olympic Games and the environment. Presented at: Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting, Boston.
- Collins, A. J. and Roberts, A. 2008. The BRASS journey: Assessing the impact of UK events. Presented at: ESRC Seminar Series on Sustainable Consumption and Production: Forecast and Scenarios for a More Sustainable Society, London.
Erthyglau
- McCullough, B. P., Collins, A., Roberts, J. and Villalobos, S. 2023. Sport events and emissions reporting: an analysis of the Council for Responsible Sport standard in running events. Sustainability 15(19), article number: 14375. (10.3390/su151914375)
- Breitbarth, T., McCullough, B. P., Collins, A., Gerke, A. and Herold, D. M. 2023. Environmental matters in sport: sustainable research in the academy. European Sport Management Quarterly 23(1), pp. 5-12. (10.1080/16184742.2022.2159482)
- Collins, A., Galli, A., Hipwood, T. and Murthy, A. 2020. Living with a one planet reality: the contribution of personal footprint calculators. Environmental Research Letters 15, article number: 25008. (10.1088/1748-9326/ab5f96)
- Collins, A. and Potoglou, D. 2019. Factors influencing visitor travel to festivals: Challenges in encouraging sustainable travel. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 27(5), pp. 668-688. (10.1080/09669582.2019.1604718)
- Collins, A., Galli, A., Patrizi, N. and Pulselli, F. M. 2018. Learning and teaching sustainability: the contribution of Ecological Footprint calculators. Journal of Cleaner Production 174, pp. 1000-1010. (10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.11.024)
- Collins, A. and Cooper, C. 2017. Measuring and managing the environmental impact of festivals: The contribution of the Ecological Footprint. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 25(1), pp. 148-162. (10.1080/09669582.2016.1189922)
- Collins, A. J., Munday, M. C. R. and Roberts, A. 2012. Environmental consequences of tourism consumption at major events: An analysis of the UK stages of the 2007 Tour de France. Journal of Travel Research 51(5), pp. 577-590. (10.1177/0047287511434113)
- Collins, A. J., Munday, M. C. R. and Roberts, A. 2012. Environmental Consequences of Tourism Consumption at Major Events: An Analysis of the UK Stages of the 2007 Tour de France. Journal of Travel Research 51(5), pp. 577-590. (10.1177/0047287511434113)
- Fairchild, R. and Collins, A. J. 2011. Serving up healthy and sustainable school meals? An analysis of school meal provision in Cardiff (UK). Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning 13(3), pp. 209-229. (10.1080/1523908X.2011.578402)
- Collins, A. J., Jones, C. and Munday, M. C. R. 2009. Assessing the environmental impacts of mega sporting events: Two options?. Tourism Management 30(6), pp. 828-837. (10.1016/j.tourman.2008.12.006)
- Peattie, K. J. and Collins, A. J. 2009. Guest editorial: perspectives on sustainable consumption. International Journal of Consumer Studies 33(2), pp. 107-112. (10.1111/j.1470-6431.2009.00758.x)
- Collins, A. J., Cowell, R. J. W. and Flynn, A. 2009. Evaluation and environmental governance: the institutionalisation of ecological footprinting. Environment and Planning A 41(7), pp. 1707-1725. (10.1068/a4124)
- Collins, A. J. and Flynn, A. 2008. Measuring the environmental sustainability of a major sporting event: a case study of the FA Cup Final. Tourism Economics 14(4), pp. 751-768. (10.5367/000000008786440120)
- Flynn, A. and Collins, A. J. 2007. Engaging with the ecological footprint as a decision making tool: process and responses. Local Environment 12(3), pp. 295-312. (10.1080/13549830601183339)
- Collins, A. J. and Fairchild, R. 2007. Sustainable Food Consumption at a sub-national level: an ecological footprint, nutritional and economic analysis. Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning 9(1), pp. 5-30. (10.1080/15239080701254875)
- Collins, A. J., Flynn, A., Munday, M. C. R. and Roberts, A. 2007. Assessing the Environmental Consequences of Major Sporting Events: The 2003-04 FA Cup Final. Urban Studies 44(3), pp. 457-476. (10.1080/00420980601131878)
- Collins, A. J., Flynn, A., Wiedman, T. and Barrett, J. 2006. The environmental impacts of consumption at a sub-national level: the ecological footprint of Cardiff. Journal of Industrial Ecology 10(3), pp. 9-24. (10.1162/jiec.2006.10.3.9)
- Collins, A. J. and Flynn, A. 2005. A New Perspective on the Environmental Impacts of Planning: a Case Study of Cardiff's International Sports Village. Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning 7(4), pp. 277-302. (10.1080/15239080500441053)
- Collins, A. J. 2004. Can we learn to live differently? Lessons from Going for Green: a case study of Merthyr Tydfil (South Wales). International Journal of Consumer Studies 28(2), pp. 202-211. (10.1111/j.1470-6431.2003.00365.x)
Llyfrau
- Collins, A. and Flynn, A. 2015. The ecological footprint: new developments in policy and practice. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing. (10.4337/9780857936967)
Monograffau
- Collins, A. and Munday, M. 2019. The race for sustainability. Cardiff University/Run4Wales. Available at: https://www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk/event-info/sustainability/
- Collins, A. J. and Flynn, A. . C. 2012. Building a network for the ecological footprint community. Working paper. Cardiff: Centre for Business Relationships, Accountability, Sustainability and Society, Cardiff University.
- Collins, A. J., Roberts, A. and Munday, M. C. R. 2012. The environmental impacts of major cycling events: reflections on the UK stages of the Tour de France. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Centre for Business Relationships, Accountability, Sustainability and Society (BRASS), Cardiff University. Available at: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/cplan/sites/default/files/Tour-de-France.pdf
- Newton, J., Marsden, T. K., Franklin, A. and Collins, A. J. 2008. Supporting skills and knowledge to deliver sustainable communities: an exploration of the conceptual and policy context. Working paper. Cardiff: BRASS, Cardiff University.
- Collins, A. J., Flynn, A. and Netherwood, A. 2005. Reducing Cardiff’s ecological footprint: A resource accounting tool for sustainable consumption. Technical Report.
Ymchwil
Group membership and centre affiliation
- Member of the Environment Research Group.
- Member of the Sustainable Places Research Institute (PLACE).
- Member of Welsh Institute of Social and Economic Research, Data and Methods (WISERD).
Research interest
- Ecological Footprint Analysis
- Measuring the environmental impacts and legacies of tourism and major events
Research projects
2003-2005: Reducing Cardiff's Ecological Footprint. Joint research project with Stockholm Environment Institute. Funded by Biffaward, Welsh Assembly Government and Cardiff Council.
2004-05: Measuring the environmental and economic impact of the 2004 FA Cup Final at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. A Collins A Flynn, M Munday and R Roberts. Funded by the ESRC BRASS Centre, Cardiff University.
2005-2006: Sustainable consumption and production: a review of current evidence and data. Funded by DEFRA.
2006: Environmental Indicators Project (Wales Environment Strategy). Funded by Welsh Assembly Government.
2006-2007: Assessing the environmental and economic impact of the 2006 RBS Rugby Six Nations Championships. Funded by ESRC BRASS Centre, Cardiff University.
2007-2008: Motivating, Engaging, Leading and Supporting Skills and Knowledge for Sustainable Communities - Applying Models of Sustainable Localised Economies. Funded by ESRC and ASC.
2007-2011: Assessing the environmental and economic impact of the 2007 Tour de France Grande Depart. A Collins C Jones, M Munday and R Roberts. Funded by ESRC BRASS Centre, Cardiff University.
2008-09: UK Sport "UK Sport Major Event Evaluation Framework, development of a framework for social and environmental impacts of sporting and cultural events. Joint research with Sport Industry Centre, Sheffield Hallam University.
2008: "Environmental impacts of the Isle of Wight Music Festival' A Collins, C Jones and M Munday: Joint research with Sport Industry Centre, Sheffield Hallam University.
2008-2010: Engaging with the Ecological Footprint: Experiences from Australia and UK. Funded by International Research Collaboration Travel Award, Cardiff University.
2010-2011: Knowledge and Practice in the Ecological Footprint Community. Funded by ESRC BRASS Centre, Cardiff University.
2012-current: Assessing the environmental impacts of the Hay Literary Festival (Wales, UK). Funded by ESRC BRASS Centre, Cardiff University.
PhD supervision
Lennon, M. 2013. Meaning making and the policy process: The case of green infrastructure planning in the Republic of Ireland.
Glendinning, E. 2013. Building Resilience through Post-Productivism: The case of farmers' markets'.
Addysgu
Programme Director, MSc Sustainability, Planning and Environmental Policy (2017-current)
Undergraduate Teaching
- Sustainable Development: Concepts, Challenges and Practices (Module Leader)
- Mobilities: Travel, Tourism and Communication
- Researching Contemporary International Issues
- Research Dissertation and Research Project
Postgraduate Teaching
- Live Project
- Research Dissertation
Bywgraffiad
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Health (First Class), University of Wales (1996).
- PhD in Applied Sciences, University of Wales, 2002.
- Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning, Cardiff University, 2012.
Career
- Lecturer, School of Geography and Planning, Cardiff University (2013-present).
- RCUK Fellow, School of Geography and Planning, Cardiff University, (2007-2013).
- Research Associate, ESRC BRASS Research Centre, Cardiff University, (2003-2007).
I have conducted peer review for academic journals including International Journal of Consumer Studies, Sustainability, Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning, Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance, Local Environment, Sport and Society, Journal of Cleaner Production, Environmental Science and Policy, Leisure Studies, and Journal of Sustainable Tourism.
