Professor Dr. Sarah Clement

Biography

Sarah Clement is an Associate Professor in Environmental Policy at the Australian National University. Her research focuses on environmental governance and policy, leveraging knowledge from multiple disciplines and stakeholders to inform effective management interventions. Sarah completed her PhD on landscape-scale biodiversity conservation and social-ecological systems at the University of Liverpool, where she also held a position as a Senior Research Fellow. With a diverse background in environmental science and policy advising in both the UK and Australia, she has engaged with government, NGOs, and private sectors on issues such as water resource management, forest management, and biodiversity conservation. A key theme in her current research is the Governance of the Anthropocene, addressing social, economic, and ecological transformations in relation to biodiversity, climate change, and natural hazards. Sarah's projects investigate various governance frameworks and methodologies aimed at improving environmental policy and enhancing adaptive capacities within communities facing climate-related challenges. She has contributed to significant works, including the book "Governing the Anthropocene: Novel Ecosystems, Transformation, and Environmental Policy." Additionally, her research encompasses Urban Green Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions, aiming to address urban environmental challenges through innovative democratic approaches, emphasizing community resilience and the integration of socio-cultural values in decision-making processes.

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