People & Partners

Dr Nadia Sitas is a pracademic within the science-policy interface on issues related to social-ecological resilience with a specific focus on addressing issues linked to gender, equity and social inclusion.
Nadia is currently the thematic lead on Ecosystem-based Adaptation for the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) based at SouthSouthNorth.

Nadia has experience in leading and working in large transdisciplinary teams and is committed to research that can have transformative impact. Nadia’s influence within science-policy processes, especially intergovernmental assessments has been recognised through nomination and invitation to act as a Coordinating Lead Author and Lead author in a number of ongoing and completed assessments as part of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and the United Nations Global Environmental Outlook process.

Nadia supports the work of Youth Nature Futures, a collaboration between researchers, practitioners, artists and activists supporting transformative work with youth.