I am an environmental social scientist and transdisciplinary action researcher at the Institute of Innovation and Knowledge Management (INGENIO, CSIC-UV). My work focuses on studying patterns, interactions, and feedback among human systems and nature. Specialized in policy and institutional analysis combining evolutionary, resilience thinking, power, and commons perspectives, I aim to understand how to organize collective action towards equitable and sustainable outcomes in human-nature. At present, I work in three realms: coastal wetlands, agricultural landscapes, and the soil commons. My research relies on complexity science and a pluralistic lens, the co-production of knowledge to understand and tackle challenges, and the embrace of uncertainty and surprise through adaptive approaches to decision-making, management, and governance. 

In practice, I enjoy working on the resolution of complex problems with others. My role is that of an analyst and facilitator, finding ways to improve policy and decision-making under uncertainty to promote sustainability across sectors: natural resources; nature conservation; agriculture; ecosystem management; environmental, coastal, and urban planning; biodiversity; fisheries; tourism; and emergency aid. I have experience in facilitating and organizing (individually or collaboratively) social interaction in meetings and workshops, including situations dominated by large power asymmetries.

 You can get in touch with me at pfmendez@gmail.com, pfmendez@ingenio.upv.es

ORCID: 0000-0003-1825-6496

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