Dr. Brenda Lin's research examines how natural systems or components of natural systems can be maintained or integrated into an increasingly developed landscape to provide ecosystem services that optimise both environmental and human well-being. Her primary research is focused on global environmental drivers of landscape change and the resulting effects on ecosystem services, especially climate regulation services. One area of focus has been in urban ecological systems where she examines the relationships between vegetation cover, environmental services, and human health. Brenda is a Senior Research Scientist in CSIRO Land & Water where she leads the Adaptive and Livable Cities Team.