Dr. Carly Cook

Biography

Carly Cook is an Associate Professor and ARC Future Fellow at Monash University. She is a conservation biologist whose research focuses on integrating science and environmental management decisions. Her work is particularly interested in the types of evidence that decision-makers use to inform their decisions and the consequences of poor integration of scientific knowledge into management practices. Carly aims to develop decision support tools that enhance evidence synthesis and promote knowledge transfer systems to foster evidence-based decision-making. She is a founding member of the Centre for Evidence Informed Policy and Practice, which advocates for the advancement of evidence-based decision-making in research and training. Her research interests revolve around developing decision triggers and tools for management, as well as integrating evolutionary theory into conservation management. Her interdisciplinary research program is guided by the desire to improve the effectiveness of conservation efforts through the incorporation of diverse academic disciplines. Carly's work is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to global initiatives aimed at ending poverty and protecting the planet.

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