Marine Conservation Evidence

SHAUNA MAHAJAN

sOCIAL sCIENTIST, GLOBAL SCIENCE

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND

Shauna is a conservation social scientist interested in how science informs decision-making, the practical applications of resilience theory, and participatory research . At WWF, Shauna's work focuses on the science of conservation design and evaluation and supports the development of institutional monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems. Current projects also include integrating systems thinking into conservation strategy, and evaluating the social impacts of Fishery Improvement Projects. Her past research has taken her to explore the agriculture landscapes of Quebec; river basins in the eastern United States, and fishing communities in the Indian Ocean. She holds a BA from McGill University and a M.Sc. from the Stockholm Resilience Centre.