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Cristina Estima Ramalho is a lecturer at the University of Western Australia in the School of Agriculture and Environment, specializing in socio-ecological research, urban ecology, and conservation planning. Her research primarily focuses on integrating Western knowledge systems into land and water use planning while fostering connections to place and biodiversity conservation. Notably, Ramalho leads projects addressing complex sustainability challenges within urban environments, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration with local communities. She has held positions such as Spatial Information Management Officer at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Cristina’s academic qualifications include a PhD in Ecology and an MSc in Geographic Information Systems. She actively engages with the Nyoongar community and other local stakeholders, contributing to understanding and managing urban greening and ecological restoration projects.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Teaching and conducting research in socio-ecological studies, urban ecology, and conservation.
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions • Western Australia
Managed spatial information and contributed to ecological research.
NEMUS Gestão e Requalificação Ambiental, Lda • Portugal
Supported ecological projects with GIS technologies.
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