Jonathan Rhodes

Professor Jonathan Rhodes is a leading academic in applied ecology and environmental policy at QUT’s School of Biology & Environmental Science. He specializes in integrating spatial modeling, ecological principles, and economic analysis to inform biodiversity conservation and sustainability strategies. Rhodes holds an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship, focusing on global environmental challenges linked to trade and policy.

• Education: PhD (University of Queensland).
• Roles: Lead Author on the IPBES Nexus Assessment, Chair of Queensland’s Koala Expert Panel, collaboration with governments and NGOs worldwide.

Rhodes’ research emphasizes policy-relevant solutions for biodiversity conservation, including protected area planning, private land incentives, and climate adaptation. His work bridges ecological science with practical applications, addressing issues like koala conservation and carbon market impacts. Over 190 publications span topics such as habitat connectivity, ecosystem service trade-offs, and telecoupling effects in global markets.

Recent articles highlight climate resilience strategies, urban biodiversity enhancement, and the socio-economic dimensions of conservation agreements. His research underscores the need for adaptive decision-making under uncertainty and equitable policy frameworks.