Deborah Gallagher | Scholars@Duke

Deborah Gallagher
Professor of the Practice of Resource and Environmental Policy

Dr. Gallagher's research examines public policies to promote environmentally sustainable business practices and public/private partnerships for environmental policy implementation. She has critically examined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as an international environmental governance mechanism to promote business sustainability. Recent work in partnership with the UNGC focused on responsible business engagement in climate policy and implementation of an internal price for carbon. She is currently working with the UNGC on evaluating corporate leadership behaviors which would advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Dr. Gallagher is also a leading scholar of environmental leadership, serving as editor of SAGE's Handbook of Environmental Leadership, which created a framework for study in the field. She is collaborating with colleagues on an upcoming book, Critical Perspectives on Environmental Leadership.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Professor of the Practice of Resource and Environmental Policy, Environmental Sciences and Policy, Nicholas School of the Environment 2019
Affiliate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society, Duke Science & Society, Initiatives 2014

Contact Information

9 Circuit Drive, 4104 Environment Hall, Durham, NC 27708
Box 90328, Durham, NC 27708-0328
deb.gallagher@duke.edu (919) 613-8138

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 2002
- M.A., Harvard University 1986
- B.S.CH.E., Northwestern University 1980
Duke Appointment History
- Associate Dean of Professional Programs, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University 2019 - 2020
- Associate Professor of the Practice of Resource and Environmental Policy, Environmental Sciences and Policy, Nicholas School of the Environment 2012 - 2019
- Director of Professional Studies, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University 2016 - 2019
- Associate Professor, Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment 2012 - 2017
- Assistant Professor of the Practice of Environmental Policy, Environmental Sciences and Policy, Nicholas School of the Environment 2007 - 2012
- Assistant Professor of the Practice of Environmental Policy, Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment 2009 - 2012
Recognition
In the News
- APR 22, 2020 Nicholas School of the Environment
  
  Earth Day at 50
- JAN 8, 2014
  
  Nicholas School Faculty Publications Earn Year-End Honors
Expertise
Global Scholarship
- Expertise
  - Chile (Country)
- Research
  - United States of America (Country)
Research
Selected Grants
- Community Environmental Empowerment awarded by William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust 2015 - 2016
- 2007 Ecosystem Services Valuation Workshop for Senior State Leaders, Duke University Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions. awarded by Environmental Protection Agency 2007 - 2008
- The Impact of State Level Brownfields Program Public Participation Mechanisms on Disadvantaged Community Involvement in Decision-Making: A Case Comparison awarded by Environmental Protection Agency 2005 - 2007
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Vidra, R. L., D. R. Gallagher, and V. Wilson. “Acknowledging the challenges of pedagogical innovation: the case of integrating research, teaching, and the practice of environmental leadership.” Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences 9, no. 3 (September 15, 2019): 270–75. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13412-019-00551-2.
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  - Darnall, N., D. R. Gallagher, and R. N. L. Andrews. “ISO 14001: Greening management systems,” September 20, 2017, 178–90.
  - Gallagher, D. R. “Climate Change Leadership as Sustainability Leadership: From the C-Suite to the Conference of the Parties.” Journal of Leadership Studies 9, no. 4 (December 1, 2016): 60–64. https://doi.org/10.1002/jls.21428.
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  - McDonald, S. L., and D. Rigling-Gallagher. “Participant perceptions of consensus-based, marine mammal take reduction planning.” Marine Policy 61 (November 1, 2015): 216–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2015.08.004.
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  - McDonald, Sara L., and Deborah Rigling Gallagher. “A Story About People and Porpoises: Consensus-Based Decision Making in the Shadow of Political Action.” Environmental Management 56, no. 4 (October 2015): 814–21. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-015-0545-6.
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  - Gallagher, D. R., and E. Weinthal. “Business-state relations and the environment: The evolving role of corporate social responsibility,” December 1, 2012, 143–70.
  - Gallagher, D. R. “Advocates for environmental justice: The role of the champion in public participation implementation.” Local Environment 14, no. 10 (November 1, 2009): 905–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/13549830903244417.
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  - Gallagher, D. “The Role of the Champion in Public Participation Implementation.” Local Environment, 2009.
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  - Gallagher, D. R., and S. E. Jackson. “Promoting community involvement at brownfields sites in socio-economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods.” Journal of Environmental Planning and Management 51, no. 5 (September 2, 2008): 615–30. https://doi.org/10.1080/09640560802210971.
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  - Gallagher, D. R. “The professionalization of sustainability,” December 1, 2007, 272–89.
  - Gallagher, D. R. “Environmental management systems and sustainability: A framework for understanding stakeholder influence,” December 1, 2004, 246–69. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781845423629.00018.
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  - Gallagher, D. R., R. N. L. Andrews, A. Chandrachai, and K. Rohitratana. “Environmental management systems in the US and Thailand: A case comparison.” Greener Management International, no. 46 (January 1, 2004): 41–56. https://doi.org/10.9774/GLEAF.3062.2004.su.00006.
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  - Darnall, Nicole, Deborah Rigling Gallagher, Richard N. L. Andrews, and Deborah Amaral. “Environmental Management Systems: Opportunities for Improved Environmental and Business Strategy.” Environmental Quality Management 9, no. 3 (2000): 1–9.
- Book Sections
  - Gallagher, D. R. “Sustainable business.” In The Palgrave Handbook of Sustainability: Case Studies and Practical Solutions, 451–65, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71389-2_24.
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  - Gallagher, D. R. “Heroes no more: Businesses practice collaborative leadership to confront climate change.” In Innovation in Environmental Leadership: Critical Perspectives, 128–44, 2018. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315205892.
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  - Gallagher, D. R., R. N. L. Andrews, A. Chandrachai, and K. Rohitratana. “Environmental management systems in the US and Thailand a case comparison.” In Strategic Sustainability: The State of the Art in Corporate Environmental Management Systems, 205–21, 2017. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351281522-13.
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  - Gallagher, D. R. “The UN global compact: Forum for environmental leadership.” In Sustainable Development: The UN Millennium Development Goals, the UN Global Compact, and the Common Good, 271–91, 2014.
  - Gallagher, D. R. “Why environmental leadership?” In Environmental Leadership: A Reference Handbook, 3–10, 2012. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781452218601.n1.
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Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses
Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
- Bass Connections Faculty Team Member. Strengthening Community Environmental Health through Duke-HBCU Partnership. August 2013 - May 2014 2013 - 2014

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Duke Appointment History

In the News

Global Scholarship

Expertise

Research

Selected Grants

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Book Sections

Recent Courses

Outreach & Engaged Scholarship