Jason Morris-Jung

Jason Morris-Jung is a Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore and holds a PhD in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from the University of California, Berkeley. His research explores the intersections of environmental movements, socio-cultural formations, and political activism in Vietnam, with a focus on state formation and globalization.

Education:

• BA in English, University of British Columbia
• BA and MA in Social Work, McGill University
• PhD in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, University of California, Berkeley

His work bridges environmental sustainability with social justice, emphasizing citizen engagement and marginalized communities' roles in shaping policy. He has published on resettlement schemes in conservation areas, forest conservation-poverty reduction linkages, and rural development through non-timber forest products.

Scientific Awards:

• Trudeau Scholar

Jason's career spans academic research, fieldwork in Southeast Asia, and advocacy for inclusive environmental governance. He is affiliated with the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies and has engaged in Canada's public discourse via the Trudeau Foundation's programs.