Dr. Carmen Elrick Barr

Professor

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Biography

Carmen is a human geographer whose research focuses on the human dimensions of coastal conservation management and the intersection of social science and policy. She explores governance in coastal marine areas, community vulnerability, adaptive capacity, and engagement. Through her work, Carmen has established a reputation for advancing the discourse on adaptive capacity, particularly at the household scale. She has ten years of experience delivering climate change adaptation support to local and national governments across the Asia-Pacific region. Her research addresses several key themes, including vulnerability, adaptive capacity, and transformation. She has contributed significantly to the literature on climate change impacts and is a noted scholar in her field. Carmen’s recent publishing includes works on adaptive capacity assessment, household adaptive capacity, and the governance of coastal management practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Fellow

2023-10-13 — Present

University of the Sunshine Coast • Australia

Associate Editor

2022-03-23 — Present

Frontiers in Climate: Adaptation •

Vice-Chair

2021-11-01 — Present

Australian Coastal Society •

Editorial Board Member

2021-06-04 — Present

Ocean Coastal Management Journal: Elsevier •

Chair

2020-02-01 — Present

WA Coastal Marine Community Network •

State Rep Director

2019-11-01 — Present

Australian Coastal Society •

Research Fellow

2019-07-15 — 2023-10-13

University of the Sunshine Coast • Australia

Senior Consultant

2007-06-01 — 2013-06-30

Coastal Zone Management Adaptive Futures •

Awards

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Early Career Researcher Award

2023-09-15
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Fellowship Higher Education Academy

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School of Agriculture and Environment Early-Career Research Award

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Future Earth Coasts Fellow

2020-06-03

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

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