Nathalie Butt

Dr. Nathalie Butt is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Queensland's School of the Environment. Her research focuses on conservation biology, climate change impacts, biodiversity, and ecosystem management. She leads interdisciplinary projects addressing species vulnerability, human-environment interactions, and policy-driven conservation strategies.

Key research interests include climate change adaptation, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, gender equity in conservation, and the ecological effects of land use changes. Her work spans marine and terrestrial ecosystems, emphasizing trait-based vulnerability assessments and global biodiversity monitoring.

Recent studies highlight risks posed by mining in the Amazon, gender disparities in conservation careers, and the socio-cultural dimensions of human-wildlife conflicts. Butt collaborates with international networks like CTFS-ForestGEO and contributes to policy frameworks for climate-resilient conservation planning.

• Education: PhD in Conservation Science (not explicitly stated, inferred from research focus)
• Grants: Funded projects on climate change impacts, biodiversity assessments, and conservation policy (details not specified)

Her lab/team works at the intersection of ecological data, policy, and community engagement, with a focus on translating science into actionable conservation outcomes.