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Jeffrey Neilson is an Associate Professor in Economic Geography at the University of Sydney. His research focuses on economic geography, environmental governance, and rural development in Australia and Southeast Asia. He is currently leading a three-year research project exploring the growth of horticulture along the northeastern coastal strip of Australia and its implications for regional development and multifunctional coastal landscapes. His work examines the interplay between global horticultural networks and local, place-based interests, aiming to identify pathways toward sustainable futures for these regions. Additionally, Neilson's research interests extend to food security, food sovereignty, and the global coffee and cocoa industries. He conducts ethnographic field research in the Toraja region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, and has investigated the impacts of value chain interventions on the livelihoods of smallholder coffee farmers in southern Sumatra. Neilson also coordinates the undergraduate major in Environmental Studies and directs postgraduate programs in Environmental Science at his university, teaching various courses relating to environmental science and development.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Teaching and research in economic geography and environmental governance.
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