I am an Associate Professor in Sustainable Development at De Montfort University. Currently I run the United Nations Academic Impact Global Hub for SDG 11. I research young people, politics, and democracy in marginalized communities, with a strong focus on how they contribute to sustainable development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

I focus much of my work to promote ‘Just Transitions’ to a greener future, with a particular emphasis on supporting refugee and migrant populations and other vulnerable groups. My research also includes comparative studies with Germany, using citizen science and ethnographic methods to explore global challenges from a culturally nuanced perspective. I am passionate about driving systemic change through inclusive, sustainable, and democratic practices that empower marginalised voices. I lead the Sustainable Futures module in the Department of Politics at DMU. Contact me via mcharlton@dmu.ac.uk. I am writing my stories in English and German to improve my language skills – and also many of my projects involve partners and universities in Germany.