Michael Mitchell

Dr. Michael Mitchell is a Social Researcher and Gulbali Research Fellow at the Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University. His work focuses on natural resource management, social-ecological systems, and resilience in complex environmental contexts. He leads Australian government-funded projects addressing salinity challenges in Pakistan's Indus Basin and collaborates with organizations like Murray Local Land Services on community-based natural resource management initiatives.

His research integrates participatory action methods and qualitative social science to improve governance frameworks for biodiversity conservation and sustainable water management. Mitchell holds a PhD in sustainability reporting from Murrumbidgee Irrigation and has held postdoctoral roles exploring groundwater governance and rural community transformation strategies.

Recent projects include evaluating adaptive capacity in salinity-affected landscapes and developing resilience frameworks for coastal social-ecological systems. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge-sharing strategies to enhance community resilience in resource-dependent regions.

• Key Projects: ASSIB salinity adaptation program, groundwater governance in Pakistan, Tasmanian biodiversity planning
• Geographic Focus: Indus Basin, Australian Alps, Tasmanian Midlands
• Methodologies: Participatory research, scenario analysis, social learning frameworks

Publications highlight innovations in groundwater policy, climate adaptation strategies, and community-led solutions for environmental challenges. Mitchell's research bridges academic inquiry with practical applications to support equitable and sustainable natural resource management outcomes.