Human dimensions of conservation
Human and natural systems are inseparable. Some of our choices and actions can threaten biodiversity globally. Conservation social science enables us to understand complex environmental challenges in order to improve policy, practice and outcomes.
Wildlife trade
The motivations behind the consumptive use of wildlife are diverse. For some taxa, trade is legal, regulated, and sustainable. For many others, trade is illegal. Demand for certain wildlife products subjects species to unsustainable levels of exploitation that threaten their survival.
My wildlife trade research focuses on scale, drivers and governance to find effective and equitable solutions.
Conservation geopolitics
Our world is changing faster than ever before. Conservation does not occur in a vacuum. In social-ecological systems, complex human dimensions like political will and geopolitics shape environmental policies and affect biodiversity outcomes.
My conservation geopolitics research unites knowledge from across disciplinary lines to inform decision-making.