Rod Giblett

Rod Giblett is an honorary associate professor of environmental humanities at the School of Communication and Creative Arts, Deakin University, Australia. His academic work bridges environmental studies, urban culture, and cultural geography, with a focus on wetlands and their socio-ecological significance. He has authored notable books such as Black Swan Lake: Life of a Wetland and Cities and Wetlands: The Return of the Repressed in Nature and Culture, exploring intersections between urban development, environmental preservation, and cultural narratives.

As a scholar, Giblett has contributed to interdisciplinary research on nature-culture dynamics, urban ecology, and the role of wetlands in contemporary landscapes. He has edited or co-edited multiple volumes, including Modern Melbourne, Canadian Wetlands, and Photography and Landscape, reflecting his engagement with environmental humanities and cultural studies. His work often critiques anthropocentric urban planning and advocates for ecocultural resilience.

Giblett’s publications emphasize the cultural and ecological value of marginal spaces, such as wetlands, and their reclamation in urban contexts. He collaborates with researchers in environmental philosophy, geography, and creative arts, fostering dialogues between theory and practice. His edited series, including People and Places of Nature and Culture and With Nature, further highlight his commitment to transdisciplinary environmental scholarship.