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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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
2018
Journal Article
Mainstreaming deliberative principles in Environmental Impact Assessment: current practice and future prospects in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Benham, Claudia F. and Hussey, Karen E. (2018). Mainstreaming deliberative principles in Environmental Impact Assessment: current practice and future prospects in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Environmental Science and Policy, 89, 176-183. doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2018.07.018
2017
Journal Article
Aligning public participation with local environmental knowledge in complex marine social-ecological systems
Benham, Claudia F. (2017). Aligning public participation with local environmental knowledge in complex marine social-ecological systems. Marine Policy, 82, 16-24. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2017.04.003
2017
Journal Article
Understanding local community attitudes toward industrial development in the Great Barrier Reef region World Heritage Area: are environmental impacts perceived to overshadow economic benefits?
Benham, Claudia F. (2017). Understanding local community attitudes toward industrial development in the Great Barrier Reef region World Heritage Area: are environmental impacts perceived to overshadow economic benefits?. Natural Resources Forum, 41 (1), 42-54. doi: 10.1111/1477-8947.12112
2017
Conference Publication
Politics of innovation and the spirit of justice
Daniell, Katherine A., Nabavi, Ehsan and Benham, Claudia F. (2017). Politics of innovation and the spirit of justice. Workshop on Justice, Fairness and Equity in Natural Resource Management, Canberra Australia, 12-13 October 2015. Clayton South, VIC Australia: CSIRO Publishing.
2016
Journal Article
Growth effects of shading and sedimentation in two tropical seagrass species: implications for port management and impact assessment
Benham, Claudia F., Beavis, Sara G., Hendry, Rebecca A. and Jackson, Emma L. (2016). Growth effects of shading and sedimentation in two tropical seagrass species: implications for port management and impact assessment. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 109 (1), 461-470. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.05.027
2016
Journal Article
Putting transdisciplinary research into practice: a participatory approach to understanding change in coastal social-ecological systems
Benham, Claudia F. and Daniell, Katherine A. (2016). Putting transdisciplinary research into practice: a participatory approach to understanding change in coastal social-ecological systems. Ocean and Coastal Management, 128, 29-39. doi: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2016.04.005
2016
Journal Article
Change, opportunity and grief: understanding the complex social-ecological impacts of Liquefied Natural Gas development in the Australian coastal zone
Benham, Claudia (2016). Change, opportunity and grief: understanding the complex social-ecological impacts of Liquefied Natural Gas development in the Australian coastal zone. Energy Research and Social Science, 14, 61-70. doi: 10.1016/j.erss.2016.01.006
2015
Journal Article
The cost of collaboration: how 'Caring for our Country' has shaped regional Natural Resource Management in Australia
Benham, C. F., Beavis, S. G. and Hussey, K. (2015). The cost of collaboration: how 'Caring for our Country' has shaped regional Natural Resource Management in Australia. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 22 (3), 285-297. doi: 10.1080/14486563.2014.976847
2014
Journal Article
Planning for Success: Collaborative water management and planning in an Australian river catchment
Benham, C. F., Hussey, K. and Beavis, S. (2014). Planning for Success: Collaborative water management and planning in an Australian river catchment. Australian Journal of Water Resources, 18 (1), 1-14. doi: 10.7158/W13-027.2014.18.1
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Claudia Benham is:
- 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
Other advisors: Dr Ans Vercammen
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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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