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Overview
Background
Bob Beeton Graduated from the University of New England (UNE) in 1969. From 1970 to 1973 he worked as an ecologist on bird and other pest problems on the Ord River Development W.A. In 1974 he returned to UNE and was on the staff of the Zoology Department where he taught Biology, Animal Behaviour, Ecology and Experimental Methods. His research was in wildlife management. In 1978 Bob was recruited to the Queensland Agricultural College (QAC) to establish the Wilderness Reserves and Wildlife program. By 1990 the program had diversified into several other programs and the Natural Systems and Wildlife Management degree. QAC amalgamated with UQ in 1990 and following amalgamation Bob was involved in establishing the Bachelor of Environmental Management and Master of Environmental Management programs. Since 1991 Bob was has been Head of Department and Head of School for 11 years and served on many University Committees. Bob has also been involved in extensive Community and Government service both at the State and Commonwealth level. Awards include 1988 Australian Bi-Centennial Award Rainforest Canopy Walk Project. 1994 Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Queensland; 2000 Affirmative Action Commendation, University of Queensland; 2000 Fellow Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand (FEIANZ); 2009 Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for contribution to Environment and Resource Management and 2009 Lockyer Legend for service to the community.
Availability
- Dr Bob Beeton is:
- Not available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Rural Science, University of New England Australia
- Masters (Coursework), University of New England Australia
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Advancing urban sustainability transitions: a framework for understanding urban complexity and enhancing integrative transformations
Li, Ying, Beeton, Robert J. S., Zhao, Xiaofeng, Fan, Yeting, Yang, Qingke, Li, Jianbao and Ding, Linlin (2024). Advancing urban sustainability transitions: a framework for understanding urban complexity and enhancing integrative transformations. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 11 (1) 1064. doi: 10.1057/s41599-024-03598-x
2023
Journal Article
The gap in technology for visitor experience in a zoo: A case study in Indonesia
Prakoso, Wahyu Catur, Boonchai, Chantinee and Beeton, Robert J. S. (2023). The gap in technology for visitor experience in a zoo: A case study in Indonesia. Zoo Biology, 42 (1), 67-74. doi: 10.1002/zoo.21695
2022
Journal Article
An Unsustainable Smart City: Lessons from Uneven Citizen Education and Engagement in Thailand
Sontiwanich, Phanaranan, Boonchai, Chantinee and Beeton, Robert J. S. (2022). An Unsustainable Smart City: Lessons from Uneven Citizen Education and Engagement in Thailand. Sustainability, 14 (20) 13315, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/su142013315
2019
Journal Article
The conservation significance of the biota of Barrow Island, Western Australia
Lynch, Jasmyn, Beeton, Robert and Greenslade, Penelope (2019). The conservation significance of the biota of Barrow Island, Western Australia. Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia, 102, 98-133.
2019
Journal Article
Enhancing the adaptive capacity for urban sustainability: a bottom-up approach to understanding the urban social system in China
Li, Ying, Beeton, Robert J. S., Sigler, Thomas and Halog, Anthony (2019). Enhancing the adaptive capacity for urban sustainability: a bottom-up approach to understanding the urban social system in China. Journal of Environmental Management, 235, 51-61. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.01.044
2018
Journal Article
Leadership competencies for hospitality management staff in Thailand
Weerakit, Nareeya and Beeton, R. J. S. (2018). Leadership competencies for hospitality management staff in Thailand. Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, 17 (3), 314-339. doi: 10.1080/15332845.2017.1406277
2016
Journal Article
Evaluating urban sustainability potential based on material flow analysis of inputs and outputs: A case study in Jinchang City, China
Li, Ying, Beeton, R. J. S., Halog, Anthony and Sigler, Thomas (2016). Evaluating urban sustainability potential based on material flow analysis of inputs and outputs: A case study in Jinchang City, China. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 110, 87-98. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.03.023
2016
Journal Article
Individual responses to climate change: framing effects on pro-environmental behaviors
Sapiains, Rodolfo, Beeton, Robert J. S. and Walker, Iain A. (2016). Individual responses to climate change: framing effects on pro-environmental behaviors. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 46 (8), 483-493. doi: 10.1111/jasp.12378
2016
Journal Article
Sustainable development in the Asian Century: an inquiry of its understanding in Phuket, Thailand
Boonchai, Chantinee and Beeton, Robert J. S. (2016). Sustainable development in the Asian Century: an inquiry of its understanding in Phuket, Thailand. Sustainable Development, 24 (2), 109-123. doi: 10.1002/sd.1612
2015
Other Outputs
Commonwealth Marine Reserves Review: Report of the Expert Scientific Panel
Beeton, R. J. S. (Bob), Buxton, Colin D., Cochrane, Peter, Dittmann, Sabine and Pepperell, Julian G. (2015). Commonwealth Marine Reserves Review: Report of the Expert Scientific Panel. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Department of the Environment.
2015
Other Outputs
Grassroots management of a protected area: The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Philippines in Global Report on Public-Private Partnerships: Tourism Development
Goloran, Trishah and Beeton, Robert J. S. (2015). Grassroots management of a protected area: The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Philippines in Global Report on Public-Private Partnerships: Tourism Development. Affiliate Members Report Madrid, Spain: World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
2015
Journal Article
Modelling the transition toward urban sustainability: a case study of the industrial city of Jinchang, China
Li, Ying, Beeton, R. J. S., Sigler, Thomas and Halog, Anthony (2015). Modelling the transition toward urban sustainability: a case study of the industrial city of Jinchang, China. Journal of Cleaner Production, 134, 22-30. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.10.053
2015
Journal Article
A Systems Thinking Approach for Enhancing Adaptive Capacity in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: Causal Mapping of Factors Influencing Environmental Adaptation in Vietnam’s Textile and Garment Industry
Nguyen, Hong Nga, Beeton, Robert J.S. and Halog, Anthony (2015). A Systems Thinking Approach for Enhancing Adaptive Capacity in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: Causal Mapping of Factors Influencing Environmental Adaptation in Vietnam’s Textile and Garment Industry. Environment Systems and Decisions, 35 (4), 490-503. doi: 10.1007/s10669-015-9570-5
2015
Journal Article
The impacts of nature-based adventure tourism on children in a Thai village
Tirasattayapitak, Sukhwan, Chaiyasain, Chainun and Beeton, R. J. S. (2015). The impacts of nature-based adventure tourism on children in a Thai village. Tourism Management Perspectives, 15, 122-127. doi: 10.1016/j.tmp.2015.05.003
2015
Journal Article
Sustainability from a Chinese cultural perspective: the implications of harmonious development in environmental management
Li, Ying, Cheng, Hao, Beeton, R. J. S., Sigler, Thomas and Halog, Anthony (2015). Sustainability from a Chinese cultural perspective: the implications of harmonious development in environmental management. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 18 (3), 679-696. doi: 10.1007/s10668-015-9671-9
2015
Journal Article
The dissociative experience: mediating the tension between people’s awareness of environmental problems and their inadequate behavioral responses
Sapiains, Rodolfo, Beeton, Robert J.S. and Walker, Iain A. (2015). The dissociative experience: mediating the tension between people’s awareness of environmental problems and their inadequate behavioral responses. Ecopsychology, 7 (1), 38-47. doi: 10.1089/eco.2014.0048
2014
Journal Article
Integrating stakeholder perceptions of environmental risk into conventional management frameworks: Coal seam gas development in Queensland
Labouchardiere, R. A., Goater, S. and Beeton, R. J. S. (2014). Integrating stakeholder perceptions of environmental risk into conventional management frameworks: Coal seam gas development in Queensland. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 21 (4), 359-377. doi: 10.1080/14486563.2014.954012
2014
Journal Article
SME adaptive capacity in response to environmental requirements: understanding it as a complex adaptive system
Nguyen, Nga Hong, Beeton, Robert J. S. and Halog, Anthony (2014). SME adaptive capacity in response to environmental requirements: understanding it as a complex adaptive system. Asian Journal of Business and Management, 2 (1), 1-17.
2014
Journal Article
Corrigendum to: Can Hybrid Tourism be Sustainable? White Water Rafting in Songpraek Village, Thailand(Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 10.1080/10941665.2013.877045)
Tirasatayapitak, Aree, Chaiyasain, Chainun and Beeton, R. J. S (2014). Corrigendum to: Can Hybrid Tourism be Sustainable? White Water Rafting in Songpraek Village, Thailand(Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 10.1080/10941665.2013.877045). Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 20 (10), x-x. doi: 10.1080/10941665.2014.888029
2014
Journal Article
Can hybrid tourism be sustainable? White water rafting in Songpraek Village, Thailand
Tirasatayapitak, Aree, Chaiyasain, Chainun and Beeton, Robert J. S. (2014). Can hybrid tourism be sustainable? White water rafting in Songpraek Village, Thailand. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 20 (2), 210-222. doi: 10.1080/10941665.2013.877045
Funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Bob Beeton is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Enhancing the Understanding of Urban Systems for Sustainability Transition: A Study of Urban Environmental Management in the Natural Resource-Based Industrial City of Jinchang, China
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anthony Halog, Dr Thomas Sigler
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
improving forest protection and economic development: a study of integrated mangrove-aquaculture systems on the west coast of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Building a Conceptual Model to Enhance Environmental Adaptive Capacity in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: A Case Study in Vietnam'sTextile and Garment Industry
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anthony Halog
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Why is the Subsidy on Fertilizers for Rice in Sri Lanka Continued?
Principal Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding Psychological and Social Determinants of Pro-environmental Behaviours in the Context of Controversial Environmental Problems
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring Ecotourism as a Sustainable Development Catalyst: Case Studies from the Philippines
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding Responsibility in Land Ownership and Natural Resource Management
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
A New Silk Road: A Case Study of the Textile Industry in Zibo, China
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
"Sustainable Development", Universally Applicable or Culturally Flawed? A Live Learning Laboratory from Phuket, Thailand
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Design-A-Wetland a hypothetical model structure integrating multi-functional wetland design and decision support for holistic water management.
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Improving the wellbeing of people dependent on the low income beef industry in South Africa
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Living within protected areas in Vietnam: situations, issues and strategies
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rob Cramb, Dr Peter Dart
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Why Isn't That Creek Fenced Off? A Study of landcare, intervention and change in a rural landscape
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Anticipating the future: Today's solutions, tomorrow's problems? A case study exploring the capacity of institutional responses to complex environmental problems to achieve their objectives
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bradd Witt
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Sustainable Improvement and Innovation: Designing, leading and managing initiatives to achieve and sustain improvement and innovationn in rural systems
Principal Advisor
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Integrating Past And Present: Towards A Theory Of Plant Biogeographic Richness - A General Model of Diversity Causation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bradd Witt
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
SUCCESS ATTRIBUTES OF REGIONAL NRM SYSTEMS IN AUSTRALIA
Principal Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
TOURISM DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT - BEYOND BUTLER
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
A GRAZIER-CENTRED CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF SOUTHWEST QUEENSLAND
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bradd Witt
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
BREAKING THE CYCLE: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FRAMEWORK FOR ENSURING SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Principal Advisor
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
THE WIDER ECONOMIC IMPACT OF NOOSA NATIONAL PARK
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding Long-term Livelihood Resilience of Resettled Ethnic Groups in the Yali Falls Dam Basin, Central Highlands of Vietnam
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bradd Witt, Professor Karen McNamara
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
THE UTILITY OF SITE-BASED DATASETS AND REGIONAL ECOSYSTEM MAPPING FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN THE SOUTH-EAST QLD BIOREGION: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr David Pullar
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
EVALUATING MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS OF MARINE PROTECTED AREAS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Marc Hockings
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
BATTLING THE KNOWLEDGE FACTOR - A STUDY OF FARMERS' INFORMATION SEEKING, LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE PROCESSES WITHIN AN ONLINE ENVIRONMENT IN QUEENSLAND.
Associate Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS FOR THE PIG AND POULTRY INDUSTRIES IN SANTA CATARINA - BRAZIL
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Bob Beeton directly for media enquiries about:
- Environmental conservation
- Environmental management
- Farm management
- Government and environment
- Landscape management
- National park management
- Natural resource management
- Policy - environmental
- Regional communities
- Rural communities
- Species - extinction
- State of environment reporting
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