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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2013
Journal Article
Unpacking multilevel adaptation to climate change in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Fidelman, Pedro I. J., Leitch, Anne M. and Nelson, Donald R. (2013). Unpacking multilevel adaptation to climate change in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Global Environmental Change-Human and Policy Dimensions, 23 (4), 800-812. doi: 10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2013.02.016
2013
Journal Article
Food security and the Coral Triangle Initiative
Foale, Simon, Adhuri, Dedi, Alino, Porfiro, Allison, Edward H., Andrew, Neil, Cohen, Philippa, Evans, Louisa, Fabinyi, Michael, Fidelman, Pedro, Gregory, Christopher, Stacey, Natasha, Tanzer, John and Weeratunge, Nireka (2013). Food security and the Coral Triangle Initiative. Marine Policy, 38, 174-183. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2012.05.033
2013
Conference Publication
Revisiting resilience and climate change adaptation in the Great Barrier Reef
Fidelman, P. , Bohensky, E. , Gooch, M. , Leitch, A. , Marshall, N. , Sutton, S. and Tobin, R. (2013). Revisiting resilience and climate change adaptation in the Great Barrier Reef. NCCARF Climate Adaptation Conference, Sydney, Australia, 25-27 June 2013.
2013
Other Outputs
Analysing the (mis)fit between institutional and ecological networks of the Coral Triangle
Treml, E.A. , Bodin, O., Fidelman, P., Kininmonth, S. and Ekstrom, J. (2013). Analysing the (mis)fit between institutional and ecological networks of the Coral Triangle. Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia: Coral Triangle Initiative.
2012
Journal Article
Mapping seascapes of international environmental arrangements in the Coral Triangle
Fidelman, Pedro and Ekstrom, Julia A. (2012). Mapping seascapes of international environmental arrangements in the Coral Triangle. Marine Policy, 36 (5), 993-1004. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2012.02.006
2012
Conference Publication
Multi-Sector Climate Change Adaptation in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Fidelman, P. , Evans, L. , Hicks, C. , Leitch, A. , Nelson, D. , Perry, A. and Tobin, R. (2012). Multi-Sector Climate Change Adaptation in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. 2012 National Adaptation Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 26-28 June 2012.
2012
Journal Article
Adaptive Learning Toolkit: an online resource for improving the practice of coastal organisations
Thomsen, D. C., Nursey-Bray, M., Carter, R. W., Stephenson, C., Jacobson, C., Fidelman, P. and Smith, T. F. (2012). Adaptive Learning Toolkit: an online resource for improving the practice of coastal organisations. Marine Adaptation Bulletin, 4 (3), 3-3.
2012
Conference Publication
An evaluation framework to facilitate adaptive learning in coastal organisations
Jacobson, C., Thomsen, D.C., Nursey-Bray, M., Carter, R.W., Stephenson, C., Fidelman, P. and Smith, T.F. (2012). An evaluation framework to facilitate adaptive learning in coastal organisations. Coast to Coast Conference 2012, Brisbane, Australia, 17-21 September 2012.
2012
Journal Article
Institutional designs of customary fisheries management arrangements in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Mexico
Cinner, J. E., Basurto, Xavier, Fidelman, Pedro, Kuange, John, Lahari, Rachael and Mukminin, Ahmad (2012). Institutional designs of customary fisheries management arrangements in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Mexico. Marine Policy, 36 (1), 278-285. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2011.06.005
2012
Conference Publication
Climate change adaptation in coastal cities along the Great Barrier Reef
Thomas, M., King, D. and Fidelman, P. (2012). Climate change adaptation in coastal cities along the Great Barrier Reef. Practical Responses to Climate Change Conference, Canberra, Australia, 2012.
2012
Conference Publication
Adaptive Learning Toolkit: an online resource for improving the practice of coastal organisations
Thomsen, D. C., Nursey-Bray, M., Carter, R. W., Stephenson, C., Jacobson, C., Fidelman, P. and Smith, T. F. (2012). Adaptive Learning Toolkit: an online resource for improving the practice of coastal organisations. Coast to Coast Conference 2012, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 17-21 September 2012.
2012
Journal Article
Governing large-scale marine commons: contextual challenges in the Coral Triangle
Fidelman, Pedro, Evans, Louisa, Fabinyi, Michael, Foale, Simon, Cinner, Josh and Rosen, Franciska (2012). Governing large-scale marine commons: contextual challenges in the Coral Triangle. Marine Policy, 36 (1), 42-53. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2011.03.007
2012
Other Outputs
The Adaptive Learning Toolkit (CSIRO Coastal Collaboration Cluster Project)
Thomsen, D. C. , Nursey-Bray, M. , Carter, R.W., Stephenson, C. , Jacobson, C. , Fidelman, P. and Smith, T. (2012). The Adaptive Learning Toolkit (CSIRO Coastal Collaboration Cluster Project). Online: CSIRO.
2012
Conference Publication
Scoping Social Limits to Climate Change Adaptation in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Evans, L. , Fidelman, P. , Hicks, C. , Morgan, C. , Perry, A. and Tobin, R. (2012). Scoping Social Limits to Climate Change Adaptation in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. 12th International Coral Reef Symposium, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 9-13 July 2012.
2012
Journal Article
Climate change adaptation in coastal cities: insights from the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Thomas, Melanie, King, David and Fidelman, Pedro (2012). Climate change adaptation in coastal cities: insights from the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. The International Journal of Climate Change: Impacts and Responses, 3 (2), 107-128. doi: 10.18848/1835-7156/cgp/v03i02/37109
2011
Conference Publication
Integration of Species Prioritization into Marine Conservation Efforts in Queensland
Kim, M. K. , Fidelman, P. , Scherl, L.M., Valentine, P. and Marsh, H. (2011). Integration of Species Prioritization into Marine Conservation Efforts in Queensland. Third Annual Australian National Network in Marine Science (ANNIMS) Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 2011.
2011
Other Outputs
Limits to climate change adaptation in the Great Barrier Reef: scoping ecological, institutional and economic limits
Evans, Louisa S. , Fidelman, Pedro, Hicks, Christina, Morgan, Charlotte, Perry, Allison L. and Tobin, Renae (2011). Limits to climate change adaptation in the Great Barrier Reef: scoping ecological, institutional and economic limits. Gold Coast, Australia: National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility.
2011
Journal Article
From microbes to people: Tractable benefits of no-take areas for coral reefs
Graham, Nicholas A.J., Ainsworth, Tracy D., Baird, Andrew H., Ban, Natalie C., Bay, Line K., Cinner, Joshua E., De Freitas, Debora M., Diaz-Pulido, Guillermo, Dornelas, Maria, Dunn, Simon R., Fidelman, Pedro I.J., Foret, Sylvain, Good, Tatjana C., Kool, Johnathan, Mallela, Jennie, Penin, Lucie, Pratchett, Morgan S. and Williamson, David H. (2011). From microbes to people: Tractable benefits of no-take areas for coral reefs. Oceanography and Marine Biology, 49, 105-135.
2011
Conference Publication
Navigating Multilateral Governance in the Coral Triangle
Fidelman, P. , Ekstrom, J. , Thiriet, D. and Bosiger, Y. (2011). Navigating Multilateral Governance in the Coral Triangle. Resilience 2011, Tempe, FL, United States, 11-16 March 2011.
2011
Other Outputs
How the Great Barrier Reef and its industries can adapt to climate change: some scenarios
Evans, L. S. , Fidelman, P. , Hicks, C. , Perry, A. and Tobin, Renae (2011). How the Great Barrier Reef and its industries can adapt to climate change: some scenarios. Online: ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies.
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
Navigating a sea of legal requirements: The barriers and enablers for large-scale marine and coastal 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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