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Terence Sunderland is a Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) within the Faculty of Forestry and Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences. His work bridges applied conservation science, environmental policy, and socio-ecological systems, with a focus on tropical landscapes across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
- Key Affiliations: UBC Faculty of Forestry, Centre for Sustainable Food Systems, CIFOR, Global Landscapes Forum
- Research Themes: Integrated landscape approaches, biodiversity conservation, food security, ecosystem services, community-based natural resource management
Research Focus: Dr. Sunderland investigates how forests, agriculture, and human communities interact in tropical regions, emphasizing sustainable development goals like zero hunger (SDG2) and life on land (SDG15). His work spans land tenure, climate resilience, and policy influence, particularly through projects like COLANDS and UBC Farm inventory.
Scientific Contributions:
- Identified links between forest structure and dietary diversity
- Advocated for inclusive governance in landscapes like Ghana and Zambia
- Explored agroforestry systems in China and Indonesia
- Analyzed carbon dynamics in tropical forests
Awards & Recognition:
- IUFRO Scientific Achievement Award (2019)
- Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2019)
Student Supervision: Dr. Sunderland mentors PhD students working on topics such as food sovereignty in Peru, women’s land rights in Colombia, and agroforestry in Ghana and South Africa. His lab (SunderlandLab) emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and decolonizing conservation practices.
