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Benjamin Thompson's research investigates governance and financing biodiversity conservation, environmental management, and nature-based solutions for climate change. He focuses on approaches such as payments for ecosystem services (PES), impact investing, ecotourism, and the applications of blockchain financial technology in an environmental context. His work evaluates the economic viability, social equity, and environmental effectiveness of these approaches, while highlighting the implementation challenges related to political and institutional factors. Thompson is particularly interested in the implementation of coastal and marine ecosystems, including mangrove forests and ocean fisheries. His research has considerable academic impact, challenging existing assumptions in ecotourism and revealing new insights into carbon storage in mangrove forests. He collaborates with businesses, government agencies, and NGOs to ensure that his findings help deliver positive environmental and social outcomes. He holds a PhD from the National University of Singapore and has postdoctoral experience from the University of Sydney. In 2024-2026, he will undertake a DECRA Fellowship awarded by the Australian Research Council on 'Sustainable Business Models for Marine Conservation.'
Monash University • Clayton, VIC, Australia
Research in human geography with emphasis on environmental governance and sustainable development.
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