Charlotte Grech-Madin

Dr. Charlotte Grech-Madin is a Research Fellow and Lecturer at the Department of International Relations, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, ANU. Her research focuses on peace studies, international security, and environmental norms, particularly around water as a humanitarian issue. She has conducted fieldwork in India and the U.S., exploring the 'water taboo' against weaponizing water, which earned two international awards. She collaborates on an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship project addressing child displacement in humanitarian crises.

Education:

• PhD in Peace and Conflict, Uppsala University
• Master of International Relations (First Class), University of Sydney
• Bachelor of Political, Economic, and Social Sciences, University of Sydney

Research Interests: Peace and conflict studies, environmental security, humanitarian protection, displacement dynamics, and water diplomacy.

Grants & Collaborations: Co-investigator on ARC Future Fellowship project 'Humanitarian Emergencies and Global South Responses to Children’s Displacement' led by Prof. Bina D’Costa. Previously affiliated with UNESCO’s International Centre for Water Cooperation and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs.

Awards: Two unnamed international awards for her work on water taboos (specific names not disclosed in provided texts).

Key Projects: Investigates child protection mechanisms in protracted crises, focusing on the Rohingya displacement, Horn of Africa, and European migration routes. Develops actionable frameworks for policy and humanitarian practice.