Dr Nadia Sitas

My work focuses on transdisciplinary approaches for understanding complex issues related to the governance of social-ecological systems, especially linked to developing planning within a developing country context. I am involved in a variety of applied research projects which centre on designing, and understanding multi-stakeholder knowledge exchange processes linked to mainstreaming the environment into various decision making contexts, in order to bridge the gaps between research, policy and implementation.

My research interests span both the social and ecological spheres, with a large emphasis on exploring the potential of ecosystem-based solutions for disaster risk reduction. I am also involved in work that seeks to improve knowledge on how to co-develop user friendly and user-useful decision support tools that can assist decision makers (e.g.  urban planners, conservation authorities and disaster management officials) with implementing projects, policies and activities that enhance the resilience of social-ecological systems for future sustainability and human well-being.

When I am not behind a computer screen I am either dreaming of ways to cross paths with pangolins, armadillos and aardvarks, avoiding great white sharks in the ocean, following bugs around the garden with my kids or planning my next meal. 

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