Biography

Louise Takeda, BSc, MSS, PhD (ABD)

Louise Takeda is a Research Affiliate with the POLIS Project and was a visiting researcher at POLIS from September 2004-2012 while completing her PhD at the Research Center on Development and International Relations at Aalborg University. Her dissertation research focused on the land use planning process currently unfolding on Haida Gwaii and the implications of it for Haida and community control of forest resources. The research builds on her Master's degree in environment and development, and continues the search for emancipatory strategies in harmony with nature. Louise provided research assistance to Michael M'Gonigle on his SSHRC-funded Green Legal Theory project. She currently works for the Ministry of Environment.