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Journal Papers
Journal Papers
Jones, L., Le, H., Parsons, K. J., Vo, T and Halstead, F. (2025) From science to storytelling: Advancing a climate knowledge-action framework through reflections on youth-focused, participatory action research in Vietnam. British Educational Research Journal.
Jones, L., Le, H., Parsons, K. J., Vo, T and Halstead, F. (2025) From science to storytelling: Advancing a climate knowledge-action framework through reflections on youth-focused, participatory action research in Vietnam. British Educational Research Journal.
Halstead, F., Parsons, K. J., Vo, T., Lloyd Williams, A., Jones, L., Le, H., Nguyen, A., Hackney, C., Parsons, D. (2025) Place-based and Intergenerational Storytelling for Youth Climate Action: Moving beyond participation. Children's Geographies.
Halstead, F., Parsons, K. J., Vo, T., Lloyd Williams, A., Jones, L., Le, H., Nguyen, A., Hackney, C., Parsons, D. (2025) Place-based and Intergenerational Storytelling for Youth Climate Action: Moving beyond participation. Children's Geographies.
Parsons, K. J., Halstead, F., Jones, L. and Harris-Smith, S. (2025) Crumbling cliffs and intergenerational cohesivity: A new climate praxis model for engaged community action on accelerated coastal change. Geoscience Communication.
Parsons, K. J., Halstead, F., Jones, L. and Harris-Smith, S. (2025) Crumbling cliffs and intergenerational cohesivity: A new climate praxis model for engaged community action on accelerated coastal change. Geoscience Communication.
Parsons, K. J., Lloyd Williams, A., and Skinner, C. (2024) Using 360 immersive storytelling to engage communities with flood risk. Geographical Research.
Parsons, K. J., Lloyd Williams, A., and Skinner, C. (2024) Using 360 immersive storytelling to engage communities with flood risk. Geographical Research.
Wolstenholme, J. M., Cooper, F., Thomas, R. E., Ahmed, J., Parsons, K. J., and Parsons, D. R. (2025) Automated identification of hedgerows and hedgerow gaps using deep learning. Remote sensing in Ecology and Conservation.
Wolstenholme, J. M., Cooper, F., Thomas, R. E., Ahmed, J., Parsons, K. J., and Parsons, D. R. (2025) Automated identification of hedgerows and hedgerow gaps using deep learning. Remote sensing in Ecology and Conservation.
Lloyd Williams, A., Vu, Q., Le, H., Jones, L., Vo, T., Halstead, F., Parsons, K, J., Nguyen, A, T, Q., Hackney, C, R., and Parsons, D, R. (2024) Act of Hope: A Story of Climate Change and Water Puppetry Performance Along the Red River, Vietnam. Research in Drama Education: The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance.
Lloyd Williams, A., Vu, Q., Le, H., Jones, L., Vo, T., Halstead, F., Parsons, K, J., Nguyen, A, T, Q., Hackney, C, R., and Parsons, D, R. (2024) Act of Hope: A Story of Climate Change and Water Puppetry Performance Along the Red River, Vietnam. Research in Drama Education: The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance.
Jones, L., Parsons, K.J., Halstead, F. and Wolstenholme, J.M., (2024). Reimaging activism to save the planet: Using transdisciplinary and participatory methodologies to support collective youth action. Children & Society, 38(3), pp.823-838.
Jones, L., Parsons, K.J., Halstead, F. and Wolstenholme, J.M., (2024). Reimaging activism to save the planet: Using transdisciplinary and participatory methodologies to support collective youth action. Children & Society, 38(3), pp.823-838.
Jones, L., Parsons, K.J., Halstead, F., Ngoc Nguyen, D., Pham, H., Pham, D.L., Allison, C.R., Chew, M., Bird, E., Meek, A. and Buckton, S.J., (2023), November. Conversations on grief and hope: A collaborative autoethnographic account exploring the lifeworlds of international youth engaged with climate action. Journal of the British Academy.
Jones, L., Parsons, K.J., Halstead, F., Ngoc Nguyen, D., Pham, H., Pham, D.L., Allison, C.R., Chew, M., Bird, E., Meek, A. and Buckton, S.J., (2023), November. Conversations on grief and hope: A collaborative autoethnographic account exploring the lifeworlds of international youth engaged with climate action. Journal of the British Academy.
Hayes, T., Walker, C., Parsons, K., Arya, D., Bowman, B., Germaine, C., Lock, R., Langford, S., Peacock., and Thew, H. (2022). In it together! Cultivating space for intergenerational dialogue, empathy and hope in a climate of uncertainty. Children’s Geographies, 21(5), 803–818.
Hayes, T., Walker, C., Parsons, K., Arya, D., Bowman, B., Germaine, C., Lock, R., Langford, S., Peacock., and Thew, H. (2022). In it together! Cultivating space for intergenerational dialogue, empathy and hope in a climate of uncertainty. Children’s Geographies, 21(5), 803–818.
Parsons, K.J. and Halstead, F., (2022). Gendered childhoods and the inequity of accessing the outdoors. Area, 54(4), pp.574-578.
Parsons, K.J. and Halstead, F., (2022). Gendered childhoods and the inequity of accessing the outdoors. Area, 54(4), pp.574-578.
Jones, L., Halstead, F., Parsons, K.J., Le, H., Thi Ha Bui, L., Hackney, C.R. and Parson, D.R., (2021). 2020-Vision: understanding climate (in) action through the emotional lens of loss. Journal of the British Academy, 9(s5), pp.29-68.
Jones, L., Halstead, F., Parsons, K.J., Le, H., Thi Ha Bui, L., Hackney, C.R. and Parson, D.R., (2021). 2020-Vision: understanding climate (in) action through the emotional lens of loss. Journal of the British Academy, 9(s5), pp.29-68.
Halstead, F., Parsons, L.R., Dunhill, A. and Parsons, K., (2021). A journey of emotions from a young environmental activist. Area, 53(4), pp.708-717.
Halstead, F., Parsons, L.R., Dunhill, A. and Parsons, K., (2021). A journey of emotions from a young environmental activist. Area, 53(4), pp.708-717.
Parsons, K.J. and Traunter, J., (2020). Muddy knees and muddy needs: Parents perceptions of outdoor learning. Children's Geographies, 18(6), pp.699-711.
Parsons, K.J. and Traunter, J., (2020). Muddy knees and muddy needs: Parents perceptions of outdoor learning. Children's Geographies, 18(6), pp.699-711.
In review
In review
Parsons, K. J., Jones, L., Le, H., Vo, T., and Snelling, P. (In review) Hope in Folded Pages: Zine-Making, Decolonial Praxis, and the Power of Participatory Arts for "a Peaceful and Sustainable Life". Geographical Journal.
Parsons, K. J., Jones, L., Le, H., Vo, T., and Snelling, P. (In review) Hope in Folded Pages: Zine-Making, Decolonial Praxis, and the Power of Participatory Arts for "a Peaceful and Sustainable Life". Geographical Journal.
Parsons, K. J., and Wolstenholme, J. (In review) Celebrating the unsung heroes: What young people, hedgerows, and playfulness have in common with the climate crisis discourse? Children's Geographies.
Parsons, K. J., and Wolstenholme, J. (In review) Celebrating the unsung heroes: What young people, hedgerows, and playfulness have in common with the climate crisis discourse? Children's Geographies.
Passiglia, G., Wilby, R., and Parsons, K. J. (In review) Communicating climate change in primary education: Global, national and regional perspectives on challenges and opportunities. Environmental Education Research.
Passiglia, G., Wilby, R., and Parsons, K. J. (In review) Communicating climate change in primary education: Global, national and regional perspectives on challenges and opportunities. Environmental Education Research.
Halstead, F., Jones, L., Parsons, K. J., Le, H., Vo, T., Nguyen, A., Lloyd Williams, A., Hackney, C., Parsons, D. R. (In review) Reimagining global education to climate adaptation: A youth-led initiative in Vietnam. Children and Society.
Halstead, F., Jones, L., Parsons, K. J., Le, H., Vo, T., Nguyen, A., Lloyd Williams, A., Hackney, C., Parsons, D. R. (In review) Reimagining global education to climate adaptation: A youth-led initiative in Vietnam. Children and Society.
In preparation
In preparation
Parsons, K. J. and Lloyd Williams, A. (forthcoming) More than coastal change: Intergenerational craftivism, collaborative conversations and climate imaginaries.
Parsons, K. J. and Lloyd Williams, A. (forthcoming) More than coastal change: Intergenerational craftivism, collaborative conversations and climate imaginaries.
Parsons, K. J., Lloyd Williams, A., Cruz, R., Le, H., Towers, B., Romero, J. M., and Goto, A. (forthcoming) Bridging Borders, Grounded in Place: Immersive Child-Led Storytelling for Flood Education and Global Disaster Preparedness.
Parsons, K. J., Lloyd Williams, A., Cruz, R., Le, H., Towers, B., Romero, J. M., and Goto, A. (forthcoming) Bridging Borders, Grounded in Place: Immersive Child-Led Storytelling for Flood Education and Global Disaster Preparedness.
Parsons, K.J. (forthcoming) Through MY looking glass: Amplifying Children's Voices to Foster Inclusive Pedagogies in Early Years. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning
Parsons, K.J. (forthcoming) Through MY looking glass: Amplifying Children's Voices to Foster Inclusive Pedagogies in Early Years. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning
Parsons, K. J., and Wolstenholme, J. (forthcoming) HedgeHunters: Using Action-Based Storytelling to Drive Environmental Exploration and Action
Parsons, K. J., and Wolstenholme, J. (forthcoming) HedgeHunters: Using Action-Based Storytelling to Drive Environmental Exploration and Action
Parsons, K. J., Collinson, P., and Hughes, G. (forthcoming) WhoseSpace? Contested Urban Green Spaces and the impacts on residents mental health and wellbeing
Parsons, K. J., Collinson, P., and Hughes, G. (forthcoming) WhoseSpace? Contested Urban Green Spaces and the impacts on residents mental health and wellbeing
Parsons, K. J., Le, H., Vo, T., and Jones, L. (forthcoming) Tales from trekking: ethnic minority women's fluid indigenous practices as climate education and adaptation
Parsons, K. J., Le, H., Vo, T., and Jones, L. (forthcoming) Tales from trekking: ethnic minority women's fluid indigenous practices as climate education and adaptation
Films
Films
Our film was voted one of the top 5 Climate Emergency films of 2021 for the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Research in Film Awards (RIFA)
Our film was voted one of the top 5 Climate Emergency films of 2021 for the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Research in Film Awards (RIFA)
Our River of Hope animation take viewers on a trip along the Red River in Northern Vietnam to tell you the story of how local youth took part in climate action.
Our River of Hope animation take viewers on a trip along the Red River in Northern Vietnam to tell you the story of how local youth took part in climate action.
This animation was created in response to growing community concerns and rise in misinformation on the impact the Dams were having on the livelihoods of local people and who was responsible.
This animation was created in response to growing community concerns and rise in misinformation on the impact the Dams were having on the livelihoods of local people and who was responsible.
This 'how to' film explains the step-by-step process to making a compost bin out of wooden pallets. The film follows a youth community group as they work together to make their own compost bin.
This 'how to' film explains the step-by-step process to making a compost bin out of wooden pallets. The film follows a youth community group as they work together to make their own compost bin.
This 'how to' film explains the step-by-step process to making a wormery out of wooden pallets. The film follows a youth community group as they work together to make their own wormery.
This 'how to' film explains the step-by-step process to making a wormery out of wooden pallets. The film follows a youth community group as they work together to make their own wormery.
This 'how to' film explains the step-by-step process to making a hugelkultur bed for planting. The film follows a youth community group as they work together to make their hugelkultur bed.
This 'how to' film explains the step-by-step process to making a hugelkultur bed for planting. The film follows a youth community group as they work together to make their hugelkultur bed.
The Bioeconomy is key to achieving a zero carbon world but many people struggle to define what is meant by the term 'Bioeconomy'.
The Bioeconomy is key to achieving a zero carbon world but many people struggle to define what is meant by the term 'Bioeconomy'.
This educational animation is designed to help primary school age children understand ideas around the circular economy and how we take, make, use and recycle materials and products. It touches on the industrial revolution, fossil fuels and the climate change crisis in a way that is accessible to young people.
This educational animation is designed to help primary school age children understand ideas around the circular economy and how we take, make, use and recycle materials and products. It touches on the industrial revolution, fossil fuels and the climate change crisis in a way that is accessible to young people.
Books and Book Chapters
Books and Book Chapters
Parsons, K. J., Dunkerly, R., Halstead, F. and Andal, A. G. (In review) Growing Seeds of sustainability through arts-based educational interventions. In The Bloomsbury Handbook of Arts-Based Educational Research.
Parsons, K. J., Dunkerly, R., Halstead, F. and Andal, A. G. (In review) Growing Seeds of sustainability through arts-based educational interventions. In The Bloomsbury Handbook of Arts-Based Educational Research.
Parsons, K. J., Chantarapeach, U., and Jones, L. (In review) Greening Cambodia: a youth climate leaders unwavering dedication to climate action. In Handbook of Young People and Environmental Activism by Bowman, B. and Akram, S. Routledge.
Parsons, K. J., Chantarapeach, U., and Jones, L. (In review) Greening Cambodia: a youth climate leaders unwavering dedication to climate action. In Handbook of Young People and Environmental Activism by Bowman, B. and Akram, S. Routledge.
Parsons, K. J., Andrew, P., and The HedgeHunter Team (2023) The Mystery of the Giant Claw. Fantastic Books Publishing.
Parsons, K. J., Andrew, P., and The HedgeHunter Team (2023) The Mystery of the Giant Claw. Fantastic Books Publishing.
Educational Resources
Educational Resources
Help Callum and Help Sali Key Stage 3 and 4 Teaching and Learning Resources - Project team: Katie Parsons and Alison Lloyd Williams. Supported by Chris Skinner, Jacqui Cotton and Jo Coles (Environment Agency)
Help Callum and Help Sali Key Stage 3 and 4 Teaching and Learning Resources - Project team: Katie Parsons and Alison Lloyd Williams. Supported by Chris Skinner, Jacqui Cotton and Jo Coles (Environment Agency)
Hedgehunter school experiments - Project team: The Hedgehunters, Katie Parsons and Josh Wolstenholme.
Hedgehunter school experiments - Project team: The Hedgehunters, Katie Parsons and Josh Wolstenholme.
THYME school resources - Project team: Florence Halstead - Lead researcher on resource development, Katie Parsons - Lead researcher on the youth community project and Emma Peasland - Lead researcher on careers resources.
THYME school resources - Project team: Florence Halstead - Lead researcher on resource development, Katie Parsons - Lead researcher on the youth community project and Emma Peasland - Lead researcher on careers resources.
Other publications
Other publications
Knight, S. & McQuaid, S. (2024) Climate Education and the Curriculum: From Early Years to Further Education in England. (Endorsed the report)
Knight, S. & McQuaid, S. (2024) Climate Education and the Curriculum: From Early Years to Further Education in England. (Endorsed the report)
Lee et al, (2022) Play, Learn and Teach Outdoors -Network (PLaTO-Net): terminology, taxonomy, and ontology. International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, 19 (66). (Participating consulting member)
Lee et al, (2022) Play, Learn and Teach Outdoors -Network (PLaTO-Net): terminology, taxonomy, and ontology. International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, 19 (66). (Participating consulting member)
Parsons, K, J., Halstead, F., and Jones, L. (2021) How students can use storytelling to bring the dangers of climate change to life. The Conversation.
Parsons, K, J., Halstead, F., and Jones, L. (2021) How students can use storytelling to bring the dangers of climate change to life. The Conversation.
Parsons, K, J. (2021) The growth of youth activism: why we should listen to young people, Research Intelligence: British Educational Research Association, pg. 22-25
Parsons, K, J. (2021) The growth of youth activism: why we should listen to young people, Research Intelligence: British Educational Research Association, pg. 22-25
Parsons, K. J. (2021) Humber Histories and Futures: Engaging Communities with the Challenges of Climate Change. Risky Cities Blog Series.
Parsons, K. J. (2021) Humber Histories and Futures: Engaging Communities with the Challenges of Climate Change. Risky Cities Blog Series.
Wolstenholme, J., Cooper, F., Davidson, G., Parsons, K., Ahmed, J., and Thomas, R. (2021) Hedgerows: Mapping the Gaps Final Report.
Wolstenholme, J., Cooper, F., Davidson, G., Parsons, K., Ahmed, J., and Thomas, R. (2021) Hedgerows: Mapping the Gaps Final Report.
Parsons, K, J. (2020) Children’s health and wellbeing in urban environments, Children’s Geographies, 18:6, pg. 744-745.
Parsons, K, J. (2020) Children’s health and wellbeing in urban environments, Children’s Geographies, 18:6, pg. 744-745.
Parsons, K, J. (2020) Favourable environment – Montessori Research, Montessori International Magazine, pg. 20.
Parsons, K, J. (2020) Favourable environment – Montessori Research, Montessori International Magazine, pg. 20.
Parsons, K. J. and Traunter, J. (2020) Researching parents perceptions of learning outdoors. Early Childhood Outdoors.
Parsons, K. J. and Traunter, J. (2020) Researching parents perceptions of learning outdoors. Early Childhood Outdoors.
Mendrik, F., Parsons, D. R., and Parsons, K. J. (2018) Twelve ways to go plastic-free this Christmas. The Conversation.
Mendrik, F., Parsons, D. R., and Parsons, K. J. (2018) Twelve ways to go plastic-free this Christmas. The Conversation.
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