Principal researcher and team leader (biodiversity), Natural Resources
Dilys Roe leads IIED’s work on biodiversity and conservation. Her work focuses on the human dimensions of conservation – including understanding and supporting the necessary conditions for effective community-based conservation.
Current work
Engaging local communities in sustainable wildlife management and tackling illegal wildlife trade; developing sustainable livelihood opportunities for park-adjacent communities; strengthening community voice in conservation policymaking; mainstreaming biodiversity values into development and climate change decision making