Overview
Background
Pedro Fidelman is an Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow at the Centre for Policy Futures, The University of Queensland, where he leads the Social and Environmental Sustainability research theme.
His research examines how governance systems address emerging sustainability challenges. He studies the institutions, policies, regulations and decision-making processes that shape responses to changing environmental, societal and technological conditions.
His work spans diverse sustainability contexts, including water and catchment governance, climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, marine and coastal governance, sustainable agriculture, the blue economy and emerging sustainability technologies. A major focus of his current research is the governance, policy and regulatory implications of emerging sustainability technologies, including reef restoration and adaptation, offshore renewable energy and RNA-based biotechnologies.
Alongside his empirical research, Pedro develops innovative approaches for analysing governance systems, including governance analytics, comparative governance and AI-assisted qualitative analysis.
His research has informed national and international policy initiatives and has been cited in policy documents produced by governments and international organisations across multiple countries. He has served as Coordinating Lead Author (Oceans and Coasts) for the United Nations Global Environment Outlook 7.
Availability
- Associate Professor Pedro Fidelman is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wollongong
Research interests
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Environmental policy and governance
Understanding how governance systems address emerging sustainability challenges through policy, institutions and governance.
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Governance of emerging sustainability technologies
Governance, policy and regulatory implications of emerging technologies for environmental and sustainability outcomes.
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Environmental policy and governance
Including, but not limited to, marine and coastal social-ecological systems, natural resource management, climate change and water management.
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Governance innovation
Governance innovation, institutional adaptation and regulatory innovation under conditions of environmental, societal and technological change.
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Comparative governance
Comparative governance across sustainability challenges, jurisdictions and governance levels.
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Innovative analytical methods
Governance analytics, institutional analysis, comparative methods and AI-assisted qualitative analysis.
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Marine and coastal governance
Governance of marine and coastal social-ecological systems, biodiversity conservation, restoration and the blue economy.
Research impacts
Pedro's research has contributed to environmental policy and governance nationally and internationally through leadership roles in major environmental assessments, policy advisory initiatives and collaborative research programs. His research has informed national strategies and international initiatives addressing climate change, biodiversity conservation and emerging sustainability technologies. It has been referenced in 93 policy reports produced by 32 policy bodies across 15 countries, demonstrating its contribution to environmental decision-making and international science–policy processes.
Works
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2017
Journal Article
Valuing third sector sustainability organisations–qualitative contributions to systemic social transformation
Lyth, Anna, Baldwin, Claudia, Davison, Aidan, Fidelman, Pedro, Booth, Kate and Osborne, Caroline (2017). Valuing third sector sustainability organisations–qualitative contributions to systemic social transformation. Local Environment, 22 (1), 1-21. doi: 10.1080/13549839.2016.1149457
2017
Conference Publication
Geopolitical (Mis)alignment between ecological corridors and political partnerships across a regional social-ecological system
Treml, E. A. , Fidelman, P. , Kininmonth, S. , Ekstrom, J. and Bodin, O. (2017). Geopolitical (Mis)alignment between ecological corridors and political partnerships across a regional social-ecological system. Resilience 2017, Stockholm, Sweden, 20-23 August, 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Conserving migratory shorebirds across borders
Gallo-Cajiao, E. , Morrison, T. , Fidelman, P. and Fuller, R. (2017). Conserving migratory shorebirds across borders. Arctic Migratory Bird Initiative (AMBI), East Australasian Flyway Workshop, Singapore, 8-10 January 2017.
2016
Journal Article
Water: drought, crisis and governance in Australia and Brazil
Junior, Wilson Sousa, Baldwin, Claudia, Camkin, Jeff, Fidelman, Pedro, Silva, Osman, Neto, Susana and Smith, Timothy F. (2016). Water: drought, crisis and governance in Australia and Brazil. Water, 8 (11) 493, 493. doi: 10.3390/w8110493
2016
Journal Article
Fisheries management approaches as platforms for climate change adaptation: comparing theory and practice in Australian fisheries
Ogier, Emily M., Davidson, Julie, Fidelman, Pedro, Haward, Marcus, Hobday, Alistair J., Holbrook, Neil J., Hoshino, Eriko and Pecl, Gretta T. (2016). Fisheries management approaches as platforms for climate change adaptation: comparing theory and practice in Australian fisheries. Marine Policy, 71, 82-93. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2016.05.014
2016
Journal Article
Adaptive capacity of coastal resource management institutions in Cambodia, Viet Nam and Australia
Fidelman, P., Tuyen, T. V., Nong, K., Nursey-Bray, M., Keoc, P. and Owusu, M. (2016). Adaptive capacity of coastal resource management institutions in Cambodia, Viet Nam and Australia. APN Science Bulletin, 6 (1), 27-33.
2016
Journal Article
Structural and psycho-social limits to climate change adaptation in the great barrier reef region
Evans, Louisa S., Hicks, Christina C., Adger, W. Neil, Barnett, Jon, Perry, Allison L., Fidelman, Pedro and Tobin, Renae (2016). Structural and psycho-social limits to climate change adaptation in the great barrier reef region. Plos One, 11 (3) e0150575, e0150575. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0150575
2016
Other Outputs
Supporting governance institutions for adaptive capacity to environmental change
Fidelman, Pedro, Van Tuyen, Truong, Nong, Kim and Nursey-Bray, Melissa (2016). Supporting governance institutions for adaptive capacity to environmental change. Kobe, Japan: Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research.
2016
Conference Publication
Institutional adaptive capacity of coastal resources co-management in Cambodia and Vietnam
Fidelman, P., Tuyen, T. V., Nong, K. and Nursery-Bray, M. (2016). Institutional adaptive capacity of coastal resources co-management in Cambodia and Vietnam. Australian Political Studies Association Conference, Sydney, Australia, 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
The geopolitical (Mis)alignment of dispersal corridors and political partnerships across the Indo-West Pacific
Treml, E.A., Fidelman, P. , Kininmonth, S., Ekstrom, J. and Bodin, O. (2016). The geopolitical (Mis)alignment of dispersal corridors and political partnerships across the Indo-West Pacific. Society for Conservation Biology 4th Oceania Congress, Brisbane, Australia, 6-8 July 2016.
2015
Conference Publication
Institutional adaptive capacity in a changing environment
Fidelman, P. (2015). Institutional adaptive capacity in a changing environment. Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) Side Event at the Regional Forum on Climate Change, Bangkok, Thailand, 2 July 2015.
2015
Journal Article
A framework for understanding climate change impacts on coral reef social–ecological systems
Cinner, Joshua Eli, Pratchett, Morgan Stuart, Graham, Nicholas Anthony James, Messmer, Vanessa, Fuentes, Mariana Menezes Prata Bezerra, Ainsworth, Tracy, Ban, Natalie, Bay, Line Kolind, Blythe, Jessica, Dissard, Delphine, Dunn, Simon, Evans, Louisa, Fabinyi, Michael, Fidelman, Pedro, Figueiredo, Joana, Frisch, Ashley John, Fulton, Christopher John, Hicks, Christina Chemtai, Lukoschek, Vimoksalehi, Mallela, Jodie, Moya, Aurelie, Penin, Lucie, Rummer, Jodie Lynn, Walker, Stefan and Williamson, David Hall (2015). A framework for understanding climate change impacts on coral reef social–ecological systems. Regional Environmental Change, 16 (4), 1133-1146. doi: 10.1007/s10113-015-0832-z
2015
Journal Article
Analyzing the (mis)fit between the institutional and ecological networks of the Indo-West Pacific
Treml, Eric A., Fidelman, Pedro I. J., Kininmonth, Stuart, Ekstrom, Julia A. and Bodin, Orjan (2015). Analyzing the (mis)fit between the institutional and ecological networks of the Indo-West Pacific. Global Environmental Change, 31, 263-271. doi: 10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2015.01.012
2015
Conference Publication
Assessing adaptive capacity of coastal resources governance in Cambodia, Vietnam and Australia
Fidelman, P. , Tuyen, T.V., Nong, K. , Nursey-Bray, M. , Keo, P. and Owusuet, M. (2015). Assessing adaptive capacity of coastal resources governance in Cambodia, Vietnam and Australia. Canberra Earth System Governance Conference, Canberra, Australia, 15 September 2015.
2014
Journal Article
Mediating science and action across multiple boundaries in the Coral Triangle
von Heland, Franciska, Crona, Beatrice and Fidelman, Pedro (2014). Mediating science and action across multiple boundaries in the Coral Triangle. Global Environmental Change-Human and Policy Dimensions, 29, 53-64. doi: 10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2014.08.003
2014
Journal Article
Coalition cohesion for regional marine governance: a stakeholder analysis of the Coral Triangle Initiative
Fidelman, Pedro, Evans, Louisa S., Foale, Simon, Weible, Christopher, von Heland, Franciska and Elgin, Dallas (2014). Coalition cohesion for regional marine governance: a stakeholder analysis of the Coral Triangle Initiative. Ocean & Coastal Management, 95, 117-128. doi: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2014.04.001
2014
Journal Article
Supporting governance institutions for adaptive capacity to environmental change
Fidelman, Pedro, Powell, Neil, Van Tuyen, Truong, Nong, Kim, Bunnak, Poch and Laurent, Te (2014). Supporting governance institutions for adaptive capacity to environmental change. APN Science Bulletin (4), 121-123.
2014
Journal Article
Climate change adaptation in the Great Barrier Reef iconic national park system
Fidelman, Pedro I. J. (2014). Climate change adaptation in the Great Barrier Reef iconic national park system. The George Wright Forum, 31 (3), 270-279.
2014
Conference Publication
Small-scale fisheries in Western and Central Africa: a systematic review of climate stressors and response strategies
Freduah, G., Fidelman, P. and Smith, T. (2014). Small-scale fisheries in Western and Central Africa: a systematic review of climate stressors and response strategies. Second World Small-Scale Fisheries Congress, Merida, Mexico, 2014.
2013
Journal Article
Future scenarios as a research tool: investigating climate change impacts, adaptation options and outcomes for the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Evans, Louisa S., Hicks, Christina C., Fidelman, Pedro, Tobin, Renae C. and Perry, Allison L. (2013). Future scenarios as a research tool: investigating climate change impacts, adaptation options and outcomes for the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Human Ecology, 41 (6), 841-857. doi: 10.1007/s10745-013-9601-0
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Pedro Fidelman is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in independent regulatory agencies
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving the capacity of legislative frameworks to facilitate marine restoration
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justine Bell-James
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Policies and legislation for Resilience-Based Management - a case study of the Great Barrier Reef.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justine Bell-James
Media
Enquiries
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- climate change adaptation
- environmental policy
- global environmental change
- Great Barrier Reef
- marine and coastal systems
- natural resource management
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