Dr. Ian Noble

Professor

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Biography

Ian Noble has dedicated 25 years to research at the Australian National University, focusing on the interactions between humans and landscapes, particularly in relation to grazing lands, fire management, and the impacts of climate change. He has played significant roles in international scientific collaborations, establishing a scientific basis for understanding the effects of climate change. His contributions include participating in synthesis reports for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. Additionally, Noble spent a decade at the World Bank, where he led initiatives aimed at achieving climate-resilient development outcomes. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, a prestigious recognition awarded for his contributions to the field. Noble's work has consistently emphasized the need for adaptive responses to the current and anticipated impacts of climate change on natural systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Researcher

1998-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Conducts research on climate change impacts on human and natural systems, and leads projects on adaptive responses to climate change.

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.