1. Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation 2. Education for Sustainable Development 3. Disaster Preparation and Resilience 4. Gender and Disaster Preparedness 5. Social Practices and Sustainable Lifestyle 6. Emotions and Behaviour Change
Overview of the research
My cross-disciplinary research investigates the relationships between theories of social change and transformative teaching and learning, particularly as they relate to social orders, values, and practices. My research agenda is organised along the three interrelated themes of climate change education, disaster preparedness, and sustainable lifestyles and examines the complex processes of societal reproduction and transformation in the context of formal education. More broadly, my work is informed by a strong interest in environmental ethics and activism, as well as inclusive and empowering approaches to research and teaching.
Research Areas
Humanities & social sciences, Gender studies, Gender in Disaster Studies
Humanities & social sciences, Primary/secondary education and curricula, Climate Change Education
Humanities & social sciences, Human geography, Sustainable Lifestyles
Papers
Climate Change Education in the South Pacific: Resilience for Whom?
Anuantaeka Takinana; Roger C. Baars
Asia Pacific Viewpoint, Apr. 2023, Peer-reviewed, Last author
Disaster Preparedness Communication and Perception of Foreign Residents in Kansai, Japan: A Socio-Cultural Study
Irene Petraroli; Roger C. Baars
Australian Journal of Emergency Management, Apr. 2022, Peer-reviewed, Invited, Last author
To be a Woman in Japan: Disaster Vulnerabilities and Gendered Discourses in Disaster Preparedness in Japan
Irene Petraroli; Roger C. Baars
International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 15 Feb. 2022, Peer-reviewed, Last author
A Crack in the Automobility Regime? Exploring the Transition of São Paulo to Sustainable Urban Mobility
Tarcísio Barbosa Pinhate; Meg Parsons; Karen Fisher; Roa Petra Crease; Roger C. Baars
Cities, Dec. 2020, Peer-reviewed, Last author
Questionnaire Survey on Consciousness and Behavior of Students to Achieve SDGs in Kyoto University
Yuta Ando; Roger C. Baars; Misuzu Asari
Journal of Environment and Safety, 2019, Peer-reviewed, Invited
Presentations
Finding Ways for Geography Education to Flourish Within and Beyond the Discipline
Roger C. Baars; Susan Caldis
Institute of Australian Geographers Conference, Jul. 2023
Educating for the Uncertain – Current Challenges in Climate Change Education
Roger C. Baars
Institute of Australian Geographers Conference, Jul. 2023
Importance of Practical Field-Based Experience on the Knowledge and Skills of Teachers and School Staff in Disaster Risk Management
Asmae Maya; Roger C. Baars
i-Rec Conference, Jun. 2023
How Do We Teach About the “Unknown”? Climate Change Education in Japan
Roger C. Baars
Asian Conference on Education & International Development (ACEID), Mar. 2023
Fostering Climate Action - The Role of Affect in Environmental Education
Roger C. Baars
American Association of Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting, Mar. 2023
Empowering Youth Climate Action Through Affective Environmental Education in Asia
Roger C. Baars
3rd Southeast Asian Conference on Education (SEACE), Feb. 2023
Global Environmental Challenges – A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective
Roger C. Baars
Kyoto University International Symposium ‘Education and Research in Global Environmental Studies in Asia’, Nov. 2022, Invited
Gender and Culture in Disaster: Why should we care?
Irene Petraroli; Roger C. Baars
First Symposium of the Association of Italian Researchers in Japan (AIRJ), Nov. 2022
Fostering Climate Action – The Role of Affect in Environmental Education
Roger C. Baars
33rd Annual Conference Japan Environmental Education Society, Aug. 2022
Perceived well-being of stakeholders in Place-Based Education among the members of The Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition
Junko Kondo; Ethan Lowenstein; Roger C. Baars
11th World Environmental Education Congress, Mar. 2022
Wicked Problems – Challenges and Opportunities for Geography Education
Roger C. Baars; Thomas Larsen
American Association of Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting, Feb. 2022
Author meets critics: Getting to the Heart of Science Communication, by Faith Kearns
Roger C. Baars
American Association of Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting, Feb. 2022, Invited
Emotions and Affect in Climate Change Education
Roger C. Baars
American Association of Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting, Feb. 2022
Psychological Distance and Affective Framing of Climate Change
Roger C. Baars
Kyoto University International Symposium ‘Education and Research in Global Environmental Studies in Asia’, Nov. 2021, Invited
Connecting with Nature Through Local Narratives: A Japanese Case Study’
Junko Kondo; Roger C. Baars
North American Association for Environmental Education 50th Annual Conference, Oct. 2021
A Changing Climate for Geography Education? Insights from Japan
Roger C. Baars
Institute of Australian Geographers, New Zealand Geographical Society Conference, Jul. 2021
Youth Climate Activism in Japan – New Times Ahead?
Climate Change – It’s happening right now and right here!
Roger C. Baars
Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES), Apr. 2021
Bottom-up Approaches to Climate Action and Sustainability
Roger C. Baars
College of Human and Social Futures, Looking Ahead Seminar Series, Jan. 2020, Invited
Place-based Approaches to Environmental Education
Roger C. Baars; Jane Singer
10th World Environmental Education Congress, Nov. 2019
Climate Change Education in Japan: Current Approaches in Formal Education
Roger C. Baars
10th World Environmental Education Congress, Nov. 2019
Climate Change Adaptation and Formal Education in Japan
Roger C. Baars
Singapore Management University, Social Sciences and Humanities Seminar Series, Sep. 2019, Invited
An Inclusive and Effective Approach to Climate Change Education? A Critical Examination of the Climate Change Resilience National Qualification in Fiji
Anuantaeka Takinana; Roger C. Baars
Annual Conference of the IGU Commission on Local and Regional Development, Jun. 2019
Food Production and Climate Change
Roger C. Baars
International Symposium on Food and Sustainability, Kyoto University, Oct. 2018, Invited
Sustainable Urban Food Systems: Food and Culture in the City
Roger C. Baars
International Symposium on Food and Sustainability, Kyoto University, Oct. 2018, Invited
Politics of Regions – Regions of Politics
Roger C. Baars; Sami Moisio
American Association of Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting, Apr. 2014
External funds: Kakenhi
Behaviour Change Through Best Practice Climate Change Education
Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
Basic Section 09040:Education on school subjects and primary/secondary education-related
Kyoto University Research Fund for Young Scientists (Start-up) FY2018
From 01 Apr. 2018, To 30 Sep. 2018
Baars, R.
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Last Updated :2023/09/22
Education
Teaching subject(s)
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Human Geography-E2
H802, Spring, Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences, 2
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Human Geography-E2
H802, Fall, Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences, 2
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Introduction to Urban Geography-E2
H814, Spring, Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences, 2
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Introduction to Urban Geography-E2
H814, Fall, Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences, 2
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies Ib
5005, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies Ib
5005, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies Ia
5004, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIb
5007, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIa
5006, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIa
5006, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Basic Exercise in Environmental Management
3380, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Basic Exercise in Environmental Management
3380, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Basic Exercise in International Environmental Management
3363, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies Ia
5004, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Climate Change -The Future for People and Planet
4529, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
4526, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIb
5007, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Exercise in Environmental Management IIa
7017, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Exercise in Environmental Management Ib
7016, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Exercise in Environmental Management Ib
7016, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Exercise in Environmental Management IIb
7018, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Exercise in Environmental Management IIb
7018, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Exercise in Environmental Management IIa
7017, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIIb
5009, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIIa
5008, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIIa
5008, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Exercise in Environmental Management Ia
7015, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Exercise in Environmental Management Ia
7015, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIIb
5009, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Basic Exercise in International Environmental Management
3363, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
FC23, Spring, Graduate School of Agriculture, 1
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Master Thesis
9999, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 0
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Master Thesis
9999, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 0
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Environmental Ethics and Environmental Education
3104, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 2
From 01 Apr. 2023, To 31 Mar. 2024
Environmental Ethics and Environmental Education
3104, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 2
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Human Geography-E2
H802, Spring, Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences, 2
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Exercise in Environmental Management IIb
7018, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies Ia
5004, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Environmental Ethics and Environmental Education
3104, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 2
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Introduction to Urban Geography-E2
H814, Fall, Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences, 2
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIb
5007, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Master Thesis
9999, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 0
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Exercise in Environmental Management IIa
7017, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Master Thesis
9999, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 0
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Exercise in Environmental Management IIb
7018, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Basic Exercise in International Environmental Management
3363, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Environmental Ethics and Environmental Education
3104, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 2
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIb
5007, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIa
5006, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
4526, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Introduction to Urban Geography-E2
H814, Spring, Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences, 2
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Basic Exercise in Environmental Management
3380, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Basic Exercise in International Environmental Management
3363, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Human Geography-E2
H802, Fall, Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences, 2
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIIa
5008, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIIa
5008, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies Ib
5005, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Exercise in Environmental Management Ia
7015, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIa
5006, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies Ia
5004, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Climate Change -The Future for People and Planet
4529, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Basic Exercise in Environmental Management
3380, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Exercise in Environmental Management Ia
7015, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies Ib
5005, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Exercise in Environmental Management Ib
7016, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
FC23, Spring, Graduate School of Agriculture, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Exercise in Environmental Management IIa
7017, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Exercise in Environmental Management Ib
7016, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIIb
5009, Fall, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From 01 Apr. 2022, To 31 Mar. 2023
Advanced Exercise and Seminars in Global Environmental Studies IIIb
5009, Spring, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, 1
From Apr. 2018, To Mar. 2019
Human Geography-E2
Spring, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2018, To Mar. 2019
Human Geography-E2
Fall, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2018, To Mar. 2019
Introduction to Urban Geography-E2
Spring, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2018, To Mar. 2019
Introduction to Urban Geography-E2
Fall, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2018, To Mar. 2019
Environmental Ethics and Environmental Education
Fall, 地球環境学舎
From Apr. 2018, To Mar. 2019
Transdisciplinary Approaches to Complex Environmental Problems
Fall, 地球環境学舎
From Apr. 2019, To Mar. 2020
Human Geography-E2
Spring, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2019, To Mar. 2020
Human Geography-E2
Fall, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2019, To Mar. 2020
Introduction to Urban Geography-E2
Spring, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2019, To Mar. 2020
Introduction to Urban Geography-E2
Fall, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2019, To Mar. 2020
Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
Spring, 農学研究科
From Apr. 2019, To Mar. 2020
Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
Spring, 地球環境学舎
From Apr. 2019, To Mar. 2020
Environmental Ethics and Environmental Education
Spring, 地球環境学舎
From Apr. 2019, To Mar. 2020
Environmental Ethics and Environmental Education
Fall, 地球環境学舎
From Apr. 2019, To Mar. 2020
Transdisciplinary Approaches to Complex Environmental Problems
Spring, 地球環境学舎
From Apr. 2020, To Mar. 2021
Human Geography-E2
Spring, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2020, To Mar. 2021
Human Geography-E2
Fall, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2020, To Mar. 2021
Introduction to Urban Geography-E2
Spring, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2020, To Mar. 2021
Introduction to Urban Geography-E2
Fall, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2020, To Mar. 2021
Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
Spring, 農学研究科
From Apr. 2020, To Mar. 2021
Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
Spring, 地球環境学舎
From Apr. 2020, To Mar. 2021
Climate Change - The Future for People and Planet
Spring, 地球環境学舎
From Apr. 2020, To Mar. 2021
Environmental Ethics and Environmental Education
Spring, 地球環境学舎
From Apr. 2020, To Mar. 2021
Environmental Ethics and Environmental Education
Fall, 地球環境学舎
From Apr. 2021, To Mar. 2022
Human Geography-E2
Spring, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2021, To Mar. 2022
Human Geography-E2
Fall, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2021, To Mar. 2022
Introduction to Urban Geography-E2
Spring, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2021, To Mar. 2022
Introduction to Urban Geography-E2
Fall, 全学共通科目
From Apr. 2021, To Mar. 2022
Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
Spring, 農学研究科
From Apr. 2021, To Mar. 2022
Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
Spring, 地球環境学舎
From Apr. 2021, To Mar. 2022
Climate Change - The Future for People and Planet
Spring, 地球環境学舎
From Apr. 2021, To Mar. 2022
Environmental Ethics and Environmental Education
Spring, 地球環境学舎
From Apr. 2021, To Mar. 2022
Environmental Ethics and Environmental Education
Fall, 地球環境学舎
From Apr. 2021, To Mar. 2022
(Environmental Education) Basic Exercise in Intenational Environmental Management
Fall, 地球環境学舎
From Apr. 2021, To Mar. 2022
(Environmental Education) Basic Exercise in Environmental Management
Fall, 地球環境学舎
Participation in PhD Defense
Integrated Analysis of the Implementation of the Transformative Ocean Science to the Social System: The Study on Blue Seafood Guide for Seafood Sustainability
IUE MINAKO, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Sub-chief Examiner
23 Mar. 2023
Social Disaster Vulnerabilities: a Study of Gender and Foreign Residents in Japan
Petraroli Irene, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Chief Examiner
23 Mar. 2022
The Recruitment System of Japanese Spiritual Communities: Environmentalism as a Fishing Hook
Lilia Shahar Griffin, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Sub-chief Examiner
23 Mar. 2022
Student achievements: Papers
The Role of Place-Based Education in Strengthening Community Resilience against Climate Change
Junko Kondo
Dec. 2021, apanese Journal of Environmental Education, 14, 24, Peer-reviewed