Iain Davidson Hunt

Professor Iain Davidson Hunt holds dual affiliations at the University of Manitoba: as a Professor within the Natural Resources Institute and cross-appointed to the Department of City Planning. His work bridges natural resource management, environmental sustainability, and community-centered approaches to development. He is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP).

Education: PhD (Natural Resource and Environmental Management) and MSc (Natural Resources Management) from the University of Manitoba, along with a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture (Crop Science) from the University of Guelph.

Research focuses on biocultural systems, indigenous knowledge, and sustainability transitions. Key themes include: 1) Agrobiodiversity and food systems resilience in globalized contexts, 2) Collaborative approaches to natural resource governance, 3) Indigenous-led conservation and cultural landscape management, and 4) Transdisciplinary methodologies for sustainability science. His fieldwork spans Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Canada's Indigenous territories.

Notable projects include the Whitefeather Forest Initiative with Pikangikum First Nation and biocultural design frameworks for community-based enterprises. He emphasizes participatory research that integrates scientific and traditional knowledge systems.