SHARE Profile: Mayra Seki Lansoni

What is your role in the SHARE project?

I am a field researcher in the Brazilian context. I am responsible for collecting Brazilian data to test the project's hypothesis, that is, to investigate how global sustainability tools adapt to local realities. Currently, I contribute to WP1, in which I understand the contexts, map my case study sites, and together we analyze perceptions about sustainability. Soon I will be working on data collection in the Brazilian context that will feed the project's global database.

What brought you to SHARE? 

My career has always been guided by the pursuit of environmental conservation. I am an Ecologist by training, with a specialization in Environmental Education and Sustainability. In addition, I work on structuring Sustainable Schools in Brazil. My supervisor's invitation to join SHARE was the catalyst for uniting these experiences. Since then, I've participated in meetings, and this motivated me to develop a master's project at the Faculty of Public Health (FSP-USP) integrated with SHARE, allowing me to make local discoveries while remaining connected to a global network focused on planetary health.

What do you bring to the SHARE project?  

I bring my commitment to scientific research, using curiosity to explore new approaches and solutions to socio-environmental challenges. My academic trajectory brings together three key pillars to integrate into SHARE: Ecology, which gives me a systemic view of life cycles and environmental impacts; Environmental Education, which allows me to plan engagement strategies and behavioral change; and Public Health, which provides the necessary scientific rigor for field research.

What excites you about this project?

What makes SHARE unique for me is its scale and diversity. It's inspiring to be part of an international project that fosters a rich cultural exchange and diverse learning experiences in areas far beyond my basic training. The enthusiasm comes from being connected to competent and engaged researchers in different parts of the world, all united by the purpose of building a more ethical and environmentally responsible science. I'm happy to be part of this project!