Dr. Karen Beazley

Professor

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Biography

Professor Beazley’s research focuses on biodiversity conservation and Indigenous protected areas, emphasizing collaborative approaches to knowledge production and environmental ethics. Her work is interdisciplinary and aims to contribute significantly to academic literature that influences landscape conservation policy at both transnational and provincial levels. She has published numerous studies on ecological criteria for designing effective marine protected area networks, local knowledge in wildlife corridor planning, and the urgent need to recognize Indigenous rights in research ethics. With numerous accolades, she has been involved in significant research grants and projects aimed at advancing conservation and reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada. Her selected publications address critical ecological and environmental planning issues, highlighting her commitment to effective resource management and the integration of Indigenous perspectives into contemporary environmental practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emerita

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Professor Beazley was actively involved in teaching and research related to environmental studies, focusing on biodiversity and indigenous conservation issues.

Awards

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SSHRC Partnership Grant

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Environment Climate Change Canada Nature Fund Grant