Matthew Colloff

Dr. Matthew Colloff is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University. With a PhD in medical entomology from the University of Glasgow and extensive research experience at CSIRO, he focuses on climate change adaptation, floodplain ecology, and environmental decision-making. He is an accredited Executive Coach and member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists.

His research integrates ecology with social science to address water resource management in the Murray-Darling Basin, adaptation pathways for climate change, and transformative adaptation strategies. Key interests include ecosystem services, biodiversity conservation, and the interplay between values, rules, and knowledge in environmental governance.

Colloff's recent publications demonstrate strong focus on climate adaptation strategies, fire ecology, water justice, and food system resilience in the Indo-Pacific region. His work frequently incorporates social network analysis, climate modeling, and participatory approaches to address complex environmental challenges.

As a founder member of the Transformative Adaptation Research Alliance, he actively promotes collaborative approaches to climate resilience. His research contributes significantly to policy development in natural resource management and climate adaptation planning.