Beatriz Garcia

Beatriz Garcia is a Researcher at the School of Law, Western Sydney University (WSU), affiliated with the Institute for Culture and Society. She holds a PhD in International Law from The Graduate Institute, Geneva (2009), and is a Nationally Accredited Mediator in Australia. Her career includes roles at UNCTAD and the United Nations, alongside consultancy work with environmental NGOs.

Education:

• PhD in International Law, The Graduate Institute, Geneva (2009)
• M.A. in International Law, The Graduate Institute, Geneva (2002)
• Bachelor in Law, University of Brasilia (1998)
• Bar Exam and Admission to Practice, Brazilian Bar Association

Research Focus: Her work centers on climate change law, carbon markets, forest governance, marine pollution, and Indigenous rights. Notable projects include UNESCO-funded biosphere reserve zonation research and WSU-supported studies on shipping emissions. She has pioneered frameworks like the "Basket of Benefits" approach for equitable forest income generation.

Publications Trends: Her recent work emphasizes Indigenous-led conservation, GHG reduction strategies in shipping, and transboundary environmental governance. Key themes include legal mechanisms for environmental justice, policy coherence across regions, and innovative solutions to climate challenges.

Awards:

• UNESCO Grant (2018-2019)
• WSU Women’s Research Fellowship (2018-2019)
• Guest Editor, Special Edition on Amazon Rainforest (2021)

Grants & Teams: Collaborations with Donna Craig (WSU) on biosphere reserves and projects on shipping emissions. Active in multidisciplinary teams addressing Latin American environmental cooperation and Amazon Basin sustainability.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute for Culture and Society, focusing on global environmental justice and Indigenous rights advocacy.