Natalia Aristizábal Uribe
Postdoctoral fellow | McGill University | Synthesis team
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My research explores how agriculture, land-use change, and biodiversity conservation intersect to support farming livelihoods and ecosystem services. My passion for understanding the relationships between people and the environment is driven by a desire to apply scientific research to real-world challenges.
After earning my Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences from Louisiana State University, I focused on using ecosystem service science as a tool for nature conservation. This led me to pursue a Master’s in Ecology from the University of São Paulo and a PhD in Natural Resources from the University of Vermont, where I studied how biodiversity-regulated ecosystem services benefit coffee farming in Latin America. |
My work addresses questions like what landscape and local-level strategies can enhance both agricultural production and biodiversity conservation? How do climate change and forest loss impact ecosystem services that benefit farming livelihoods? To answer these questions, I combine field experiments, ecological modeling, and participatory action research, collaborating closely with local farmers and international partners.
I am joining ResNet as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Synthesis Team. My work will contribute to developing a platform for the Ecosystem Service Observatory System, aiming to integrate new Canada-specific maps and models of ecosystem services, driving forward our understanding and management of these critical services.
I am joining ResNet as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Synthesis Team. My work will contribute to developing a platform for the Ecosystem Service Observatory System, aiming to integrate new Canada-specific maps and models of ecosystem services, driving forward our understanding and management of these critical services.