Chelsea Jarvis

Chelsea Jarvis is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Applied Climate Sciences, University of Southern Queensland. She focuses on translating climate science advancements into actionable insights for primary producers in northern Australia, particularly addressing the dual impacts of La Niña-induced rainfall variability on agriculture.

• Education: Undergraduate degree in Geography (climate, vegetation, water use), Masters in Applied Climatology, PhD in Applied Climatology.
• Research Interests: Climate dynamics, ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) impacts on agriculture, seasonal rainfall forecasting, flood/drought mitigation strategies, and climate communication to end-users.
• Affiliation: Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS).
• Grants: Funded by the Northern Australia Climate Program, supported by Meat & Livestock Australia, the Queensland Government, and the University of Southern Queensland.

Her publications emphasize the interplay between large-scale climate drivers (e.g., La Niña) and regional agricultural productivity, with a focus on balancing benefits like pasture regeneration against risks such as crop flooding and infrastructure damage.