ECOSYSTEM SCIENCE & POLICY

Modelling Ecosystem Services

I develop and apply spatial modelling tools and economic valuation techniques to value natural capital and the flow of ecosystem services. I am a recognised international leader in the mapping and modelling of ecosystem services. I have developed standardised approaches for quantifying ecosystem services, including a blueprint which has been adopted by international organisations including Conservation International, the UN Statistical Division and the Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR).

Policy and Decision Support Tools

Using the latest scientific methods and knowledge, I produce tools, policy papers and briefs, and scientific reviews and assessment that support decisions. Users of my work included Australian State and National governments, The United Nations Convention to Combat Degradation and Desertification, World Wildlife Fund, Rainforest Alliance, and the Inter-American Development Bank.

Integrated Economic-Environmental Modelling (IEEM)

Partnering with other international experts, I develop ecosystem service models and natural capital accounts using the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting: Experiment Ecosystem Accounts. We link these with economy-wide Computable Generalised Equilibrium models such as GTAP to produce fully integrated environment-economy modelling.

Drought and Climate Change Risk Management

I develop a drought plans, technical guidelines and risk management policy frameworks. My recent clients include the United Nations Convention to Combat Degradation and Desertification.

Land Degradation Assessment

I use spatial data and models and expertise in ecosystem processes to identify land degradation risks from local to global scales. I use my expertise in land and ecosystems to make recommendations on cost effective solutions to reducing land degradation.

Collaboration and Science Leadership

I build and lead international consortiums and collaborations of scientific experts to deliver science that answers the great sustainability challenges of our time.