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Emma Ligtermoet is a human geographer and social-ecological scientist whose work centers on understanding how human engagement with aquatic environments influences contemporary relationships with these spaces, particularly in the context of global environmental change. She completed her PhD in human geography, focusing on Indigenous natural cultural resource management and climate change adaptation at the Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University. Prior to her PhD, Emma worked as a freshwater scientist, contributing to river health research with the Tropical Rivers Coastal Knowledge program at Charles Darwin University and in environmental management for the Swan-Canning Estuary for the Western Australian Government. Emma has extensive teaching experience in geography and environmental science at various universities, and she has conducted field research in diverse settings including Malaysia. Her research interests encompass aquatic-environmental histories, Indigenous knowledge systems, social-ecological systems, and sustainable livelihoods. Currently, she is involved in research that analyzes the role of informal urban greenspaces in providing ecosystem services in urban areas, contributing to policy recommendations for managing Australian cities.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Contributing to research on social, cultural biodiversity benefits of urban greening.
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