Silva Larson

Silva Larson is a researcher at James Cook University, specializing in environmental management, Indigenous land practices, and socioeconomic impacts of natural resource policies. Her work spans Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Northern Australia, and Laos, focusing on integrating cultural values with ecological economics.

• Key Themes: Indigenous cultural connections to land, ecosystem services, climate change adaptation, and wellbeing metrics.
• Collaborations: Extensive partnerships with Aboriginal corporations (e.g., Ewamian, Walalakoo) and international institutions.

Her research employs transdisciplinary methods, including Bayesian modeling, game-based experimentation, and participatory frameworks, to address sustainable development challenges.

Recent publications highlight gaps in policy approaches to Indigenous stewardship and advocate for holistic wellbeing assessments in environmental management.