Jim Smart

Jim Smart is an Associate Professor at Griffith University’s School of Environment and Science, specializing in environmental economics and ecosystem services. He leads projects for the Australian Federal Government and international organizations like the National Environmental Science Program and the Blue Economy CRC. His work focuses on environmental-economic accounting, water quality management, and market-based mechanisms for biodiversity repair.

Education:

• PhD in Environmental Economics, University of York (UK)
• MSc in Environmental Economics, University of York (UK)
• BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science, University of Leeds (UK)

Research Interests:

• Ecosystem service valuation
• Cost-benefit analysis of environmental policies
• Climate adaptation strategies
• Blue/green economy frameworks
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander water rights

Grants & Projects:

• Leading a $757k Blue Economy CRC project on ocean accounting and social capital
• Developing SEEA-format ecosystem accounts for coastal wetlands in Queensland
• Advising the Australian government on nitrogen abatement practices in sugarcane farming

Labs & Teams: Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith Sciences Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 6,13,14,15).