
Overview
Background
Dr Claudia Benham is an environmental social scientist working on coastal and marine ecosystems. Her research examines the intersections between environmental change, resource development, human wellbeing and governance in coastal regions of northern Australia and the Pacific. As part of this, her work examines the processes and outcomes of environmental governance in these settings, including deliberative and community-based approaches. Claudia has an interdisciplinary background in the social and ecological sciences, and brings this perspective to bear on her work. She previously worked for the UQ Global Change Institute and the Australian Department of Environment.
Keywords: Public policy; Seagrasses; Gender; Unconventional gas; Great Barrier Reef
Availability
- Dr Claudia Benham is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts, Australian National University
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science, Australian National University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Not all conservation “policy” is created equally: When does a policy give rise to legally binding obligations?
Bell‐James, Justine, Foster, Rose, Frohlich, Miguel, Archibald, Carla, Benham, Claudia, Evans, Megan, Fidelman, Pedro, Morrison, Tiffany, Rolim Baggio, Liza, Billings, Peter and Shumway, Nicole (2024). Not all conservation “policy” is created equally: When does a policy give rise to legally binding obligations?. Conservation Letters, 17 (6) e13054. doi: 10.1111/conl.13054
2024
Journal Article
What role do social-ecological factors play in ecological grief?: Insights from a global scoping review
Benham, Claudia and Hoerst, Doortje (2024). What role do social-ecological factors play in ecological grief?: Insights from a global scoping review. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 93 102184, 102184. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2023.102184
2024
Other Outputs
Townsville Citizen's Forum - deliberative 'mini public' - survey data
Benham, Claudia (2024). Townsville Citizen's Forum - deliberative 'mini public' - survey data. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/1c0170b
2024
Journal Article
Deliberating in the Reef world: how can place-based deliberation help to envision sustainable regional futures for the Great Barrier Reef?
Benham, Claudia, Duce, Stephanie, Niemeyer, Simon, Barrowman, Hannah, Bauer-Civiello, Annie, Fisher, Kath and Sheaves, Marcus (2024). Deliberating in the Reef world: how can place-based deliberation help to envision sustainable regional futures for the Great Barrier Reef?. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 1-19. doi: 10.1080/14486563.2024.2391307
2024
Journal Article
Ecological grief literacy: Approaches for responding to environmental loss
Cooke, Anna, Benham, Claudia, Butt, Nathalie and Dean, Julie (2024). Ecological grief literacy: Approaches for responding to environmental loss. Conservation Letters, 17 (3) e13018, 1-9. doi: 10.1111/conl.13018
2022
Other Outputs
Stewardship for the Great Barrier Reef
Hobman, Elizabeth V., Stone-Jovicich, Samantha, Schultz, Tracy, McLean, Kirsten, Benham Claudia, Jones, Natalie and Dean, Angela (2022). Stewardship for the Great Barrier Reef. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: CSIRO. doi: 10.25919/en5v-xm34
2022
Book Chapter
Impact geographies of gas terminal development in the northern Australian context: insights from Gladstone and Darwin
Benham, Claudia F. (2022). Impact geographies of gas terminal development in the northern Australian context: insights from Gladstone and Darwin. Public responses to fossil fuel export: exporting energy and emissions in a time of transition. (pp. 195-208) edited by Hilary Boudet and Shawn Hazboun. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-824046-5.00009-6
2021
Journal Article
Understanding people who volunteer with marine turtles: motives and values for engagement in conservation
Shum, Edith, Benham, Claudia, Jones, Karina and Ariel, Ellen (2021). Understanding people who volunteer with marine turtles: motives and values for engagement in conservation. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 28 (3), 1-19. doi: 10.1080/10871209.2021.2018737
2021
Journal Article
Restoration of marine ecosystems: understanding possible futures for optimal outcomes
Sheaves, M., Waltham, N. J., Benham, C., Bradley, M., Mattone, C., Diedrich, A., Sheaves, J., Sheaves, A., Hernandez, S., Dale, P., Banhalmi-Zakar, Z. and Newlands, M. (2021). Restoration of marine ecosystems: understanding possible futures for optimal outcomes. Science of the Total Environment, 796 148845, 148845. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148845
2021
Journal Article
What drives modern protected area establishment in Australia?
Hernandez, Stephanie, Benham, Claudia, Miller, Rachel L., Sheaves, Marcus and Duce, Stephanie (2021). What drives modern protected area establishment in Australia?. Conservation Science and Practice, 3 (10) e501. doi: 10.1111/csp2.501
2020
Journal Article
The consequences of paradigm change and poorly validated science: the example of the value of mangroves to fisheries
Sheaves, Marcus, Abrantes, Katya, Barnett, Adam, Benham, Claudia, Dale, Patricia, Mattone, Carlo, Sheaves, Alison, Waltham, Nathan and Bradley, Michael (2020). The consequences of paradigm change and poorly validated science: the example of the value of mangroves to fisheries. Fish and Fisheries, 21 (5) faf.12479, 1067-1075. doi: 10.1111/faf.12479
2020
Journal Article
Stakeholder engagement in the governance of marine migratory species: barriers and building blocks
Miller, Rachel Lynn, Marsh, Helene, Benham, Claudia and Hamann, Mark (2020). Stakeholder engagement in the governance of marine migratory species: barriers and building blocks. Endangered Species Research, 43, 1-19. doi: 10.3354/esr01049
2019
Journal Article
A Word from the New Book Review Editors
Benham, Claudia F. and Verbrugge, Laura N. H. (2019). A Word from the New Book Review Editors. Society and Natural Resources, 33 (3), 307-308. doi: 10.1080/08941920.2019.1699295
2019
Journal Article
A framework for improving the cross‐jurisdictional governance of a marine migratory species
Miller, Rachel L., Marsh, Helene, Benham, Claudia and Hamann, Mark (2019). A framework for improving the cross‐jurisdictional governance of a marine migratory species. Conservation Science and Practice, 1 (8) e58, e58. doi: 10.1111/csp2.58
2019
Journal Article
Social capital plays a central role in transitions to sportfishing tourism in small-scale fishing communities in Papua New Guinea
Diedrich, Amy, Benham, Claudia, Pandihau, Lina and Sheaves, Marcus (2019). Social capital plays a central role in transitions to sportfishing tourism in small-scale fishing communities in Papua New Guinea. Ambio, 48 (4), 385-396. doi: 10.1007/s13280-018-1081-4
2019
Journal Article
Tolerance of tropical seagrasses Zostera muelleri and Halophila ovalis to burial: Toward an understanding of threshold effects
Benham, Claudia F., Beavis, Sara G. and Jackson, Emma L. (2019). Tolerance of tropical seagrasses Zostera muelleri and Halophila ovalis to burial: Toward an understanding of threshold effects. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 218, 131-138. doi: 10.1016/j.ecss.2018.11.005
2019
Journal Article
Reef Grief: investigating the relationship between place meanings and place change on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Marshall, Nadine, Adger, William Neil, Benham, Claudia, Brown, Katrina, Curnock, Matthew I., Gurney, Georgina G., Marshall, Paul, Pert, Petina L. and Thiault, Lauric (2019). Reef Grief: investigating the relationship between place meanings and place change on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Sustainability Science, 14 (3), 579-587. doi: 10.1007/s11625-019-00666-z
2019
Book Chapter
Plastic pollution in the coastal environment: current challenges and future solutions
Critchell, K., Bauer-Civiello, A., Benham, C., Berry, K., Eagle, L., Hamann, M., Hussey, K. and Ridgway, T. (2019). Plastic pollution in the coastal environment: current challenges and future solutions. Coasts and estuaries: the future. (pp. 595-609) edited by Eric Wolanski, John W. Day, Michael Elliott and Ramesh Ramachandran. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-814003-1.00034-4
2019
Book Chapter
Plastic pollution in the coastal environment: current challenges and future solutions
Critchell, K., Bauer-Civiello, A., Benham, C., Berry, K., Eagle, L., Hamann, M., Hussey, K. and Ridgway, T. (2019). Plastic pollution in the coastal environment: current challenges and future solutions. Coasts and estuaries: the future. (pp. 595-609) edited by Eric Wolanski, John W. Day, Michael Elliott and Ramesh Ramachandran. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-12-814003-1.00034-4
2019
Journal Article
Our environmental value orientations influence how we respond to climate change
Marshall, Nadine A., Thiault, Lauric, Beeden, Ally, Beeden, Roger, Benham, Claudia, Curnock, Matt I., Diedrich, Amy, Gurney, Georgina, Jones, Lindsey and Marshall, Paul A. (2019). Our environmental value orientations influence how we respond to climate change. Frontiers in Psychology, 10 (APR) 938. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00938
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The household as a site of deliberation and resilience: Understanding psycho-social responses of children and families towards a changing marine environment in the Great Barrier Reef
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Climate Change Adaptation in Tuvalu
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Karen McNamara
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Doctor Philosophy
Climate Change Adaptation in Tuvalu
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Karen McNamara
Completed supervision
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2022
Master Philosophy
Use of interactive technology in captive great ape management
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Philip Stewart
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Claudia Benham directly for media enquiries about:
- Blue carbon
- Climate change
- Climate grief
- Coastal ecosystems
- Ecological grief
- Gender and women's empowerment
- Global tropics
- Great Barrier Reef
- Marine governance
- Northern Australia
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