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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2001
Journal Article
Santana River Mangroves, Ilhéus (Bahia, Brazil): Characterisation of the System
Fidelman, P. I. J. (2001). Santana River Mangroves, Ilhéus (Bahia, Brazil): Characterisation of the System. Journal of Environmental Studies, 3 (1), 86-94.
2000
Conference Publication
Aspectos Legais da Proteção do Ecossistema Manguezal e a Realidade no Município de Ilhéus, Bahia
Fidelman, P. I. J. (2000). Aspectos Legais da Proteção do Ecossistema Manguezal e a Realidade no Município de Ilhéus, Bahia. XIII Semana Nacional de Oceanografia, Itajaí-SC, Brazil, 29 October-3 November 2000.
2000
Conference Publication
Integration between Development and Environment - a Key Issue in Coastal Stewardship
Fidelman, P. I. J. (2000). Integration between Development and Environment - a Key Issue in Coastal Stewardship. Coastal Zone Canada 2000, Saint John, NB, Canada, 2000.
2000
Conference Publication
Manguezais e a Fisiografia da Linha de Costa
Shaeffer-Novelli, Y. , Cunha-Lignon, M., Portugal, A.M.M., Fidelman, P., Spörl, A. , Carvalho, E.A., Silva, A.B., Spörl, C. , Pelegrini, J.A.C., Corrêa, F.M. , Rocha, A.J.A., Leal, M.C.J. , Rachid, B.R.F., Coelho, B.P.E., Novaes, D.M. and Pochueti, V.D. (2000). Manguezais e a Fisiografia da Linha de Costa. V Simpósio de Ecossistemas Brasileiros, Conservação, Brazil, 10-15 October 2000.
2000
Conference Publication
Capacity Building and Stakeholders Participation: Challenges for Coastal Stewardship in Ilhéus (Bahia, Brazil)
Fidelman, P.I.J. (2000). Capacity Building and Stakeholders Participation: Challenges for Coastal Stewardship in Ilhéus (Bahia, Brazil). Coastal Zone Canada 2000, Saint John, NB, Canada, 2000.
2000
Conference Publication
Ecossistemas Costeiros em Situação Urbana: Estuários e Manguezais de Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil
Fidelman, P. I. J. (2000). Ecossistemas Costeiros em Situação Urbana: Estuários e Manguezais de Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil. Mangrove 1000, Recife-PE, Brazil, 2000.
1999
Conference Publication
Impactos Causados por Tensores de Origem Antrópica no Sistema Estuarino do Rio Santana, Ilhéus, Bahia
Fidelman, P. I. J. (1999). Impactos Causados por Tensores de Origem Antrópica no Sistema Estuarino do Rio Santana, Ilhéus, Bahia. XII Semana Nacional de Oceanografia , Rio de Janeiro-RJ, Brazil, November 1999.
1999
Conference Publication
Impactos Ambientais: Manguezais da Zona Urbana de Ilhéus (Bahia, Brasil)
Fidelman, P. I. J. (1999). Impactos Ambientais: Manguezais da Zona Urbana de Ilhéus (Bahia, Brasil). VIII Congreso Latinoamericano Sobre Ciencias del Mar, Trujillo, Peru, 1999.
1999
Conference Publication
Análise dos Métodos para Cálculo de Produção Primária Líquida (PPL) em Marismas Dominadas por Scirpus maritimus
Fidelman, P. I. J. and Costa, C. S. B. (1999). Análise dos Métodos para Cálculo de Produção Primária Líquida (PPL) em Marismas Dominadas por Scirpus maritimus . VII Congresso Nordestino de Ecologia, Ilhéus, Brazil, 1999. Ilhéus, Brazil:
1998
Conference Publication
Estudo de Impacto Ambiental (EIA) da Barragem do Rio Santana, Ilhéus, Bahia: Análise Crítica
Fidelman, P. I. J. (1998). Estudo de Impacto Ambiental (EIA) da Barragem do Rio Santana, Ilhéus, Bahia: Análise Crítica. XI Semana Nacional de Oceanografia, Rio-Grande-RS, Brazil , 1998.
1995
Conference Publication
Produção e Desaparecimento da Biomasa de Scirpus maritimus no Ecomuseu da Ilha da Pólvora (RS) [Production and Loss of Scirpus maritimus Biomass in the Pólvora Island Ecomuseum, Southern Brazil]
Fidelman, P.I.J. and Costa, C.S.B. (1995). Produção e Desaparecimento da Biomasa de Scirpus maritimus no Ecomuseu da Ilha da Pólvora (RS) [Production and Loss of Scirpus maritimus Biomass in the Pólvora Island Ecomuseum, Southern Brazil]. VIII Semana Nacional de Oceanografia, Rio Grande, Brazil, 1995.
1995
Conference Publication
Decomposição de Spartina alterniflora numa Marisma Irregularmente Alagada no Ecomuseu da Ilha da Pólvora, RS.
Dib, R.R., Zanella, J.F., Fidelman, P.I.J. and Asmus, M.L. (1995). Decomposição de Spartina alterniflora numa Marisma Irregularmente Alagada no Ecomuseu da Ilha da Pólvora, RS. . Semana Nacional de Oceanografia, Rio Grande, Brazil, 1995.
1994
Conference Publication
Variação Sazonal da Biomassa de Scirpus maritimus na Região Estuarina da Lagoa dos Patos, RS
Fidelman, P.I.J., Rabelo, S. and Asmus, M.L. (1994). Variação Sazonal da Biomassa de Scirpus maritimus na Região Estuarina da Lagoa dos Patos, RS. VII Semana Nacional de Oceanografia, Itajaí, Brazil, 1994.
1993
Conference Publication
Análise Sistêmica de Pântanos Salgados na Região Estuarina da Lagoa dos Patos, RS, Através de Modelagem Ecológica.
Rabelo da Cunha, S., Fidelman, P. I. J. , Oliveira, J.S. and Asmus, M.L. (1993). Análise Sistêmica de Pântanos Salgados na Região Estuarina da Lagoa dos Patos, RS, Através de Modelagem Ecológica.. II Congresso de Iniciação Científica, Pelotas, Brazil, 1993.
1993
Conference Publication
Modelagem Ecológica de Pântanos Salgados na Região Estuarina da Lagoa dos Patos, RS
Rabelo da Cunha, S. , Fidelman, P. , Oliveira, J.S. and Asmus, M.L. (1993). Modelagem Ecológica de Pântanos Salgados na Região Estuarina da Lagoa dos Patos, RS. VI Semana Nacional de Oceanografia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1993.
1992
Conference Publication
Estrutura e Composiçâo de Marismas na Região Estuarina da Lagoa dos Patos, RS
Rabelo da Cunha, S. , Fidelman, P.I.J., Oliveira, J.S. and Asmus, M.L. (1992). Estrutura e Composiçâo de Marismas na Região Estuarina da Lagoa dos Patos, RS. I Congresso de Iniciação Científica, Pelotas, Brazil, 1992.
1992
Conference Publication
Composição Estrutural e Variação de Biomassa em Marismas da Região Estuarina da Lagoa dos Patos, RS
Rabelo da Cunha, S. , Fidelman, P.I.J., Oliveira, J. S., Asmus, M.L. and Costa, C.S.B. (1992). Composição Estrutural e Variação de Biomassa em Marismas da Região Estuarina da Lagoa dos Patos, RS. V Semana Nacional de Oceanografia, Rio Grande, Brazil, 1992.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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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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