Expert Profile

Dr. Ehsan Pashanejad
Profession: Postdoctoral Fellow
Organization: Concordia University
Languages: English, Other
Bio: Ecosystem scientist with a PhD in spatial planning and ecosystem services, supporting climate-resilient policy with Canadian local initiatives and global landscapes.
Technical field(s) of expertise: 1. Broad scientific & academic expertise Ecosystem services and nature’s contributions to people (NCP) Biodiversity–climate–ecosystem interactions Landscape ecology and multifunctional landscapes Climate resilience and ecosystem-based adaptation Nature-based solutions and sustainability science 2. Science–policy & planning expertise Biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning Integration of ecosystem services into policy and land-use planning Science–policy–practice interfaces (IPBES-style assessments) Indigenous and local knowledge integration in planning Decision support for conservation, restoration, and climate adaptation 3. Technical & analytical expertise Ecosystem services and resilience modelling Spatial analysis and GIS-based modelling Statistical and non-linear modelling (e.g. GAMs) Multi-criteria and multi-objective decision analysis Scenario analysis, indicators, and uncertainty assessment