Gabrielle Daoust

Dr. Gabrielle Daoust is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Chair (International Studies) in the Department of Global and International Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). She holds a PhD from the University of Sussex (UK) and an MSW from the University of Calgary. Her work focuses on climate change, environmental security, humanitarian responses, and education in conflict zones, particularly in the Lake Chad Basin, Sahel, and Sudan/South Sudan. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and collaborates with international organizations like UNICEF and ODI.

Education:

• PhD in International Relations, University of Sussex, UK
• MSW, University of Calgary, Canada

Research Interests:

• Climate-security linkages and policy
• Humanitarian response frameworks
• Education in conflict-affected regions
• Colonial/post-colonial dynamics

Recent Work: Her publications address climate migration, vulnerability in humanitarian sectors, and resilience strategies in fragile states. Collaborative reports with UNICEF and ODI highlight her engagement in policy-driven research.

Advising: Currently supervising graduate students in International Studies and Gender Studies.

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams addressing climate-security intersections and education in emergencies through partnerships with global organizations.