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Colin MacGregor is an Adjunct Associate Professor at James Cook University (JCU), Cairns. He holds a BA (Honours) in Geography from Curtin University and a PhD in Sustainable Development from JCU (2002). His career spans academia, government research, and international postdoctoral work, including establishing the Sustainable Development undergraduate program at the University of St Andrews (Scotland). At JCU, he coordinates the Bachelor of Sustainability program. His research focuses on applying social science methodologies to achieve sustainable outcomes in natural resource-dependent communities, with a particular emphasis on local and regional levels.
Education History:
- BA (Honours) in Geography, Curtin University, 1993
- PhD in Sustainable Development, JCU, 2002
Research Interests: Sustainable Development, Environmental Social Science, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Impacts, Agricultural Practices in Developing Regions, Policy Coherence for Sustainability, and Ecosystem Services.
Recent Work Trends: His articles (2016–2024) emphasize sustainable agriculture practices in Ghana and Indonesia, policy coherence for SDGs, trail design impacts, and ecosystem service interactions. He collaborates on projects like the Russell River denitrification trial and Ghana's forest fringe reforestation initiatives.
Awards: None explicitly listed.
Grants/Advisory Roles: Chair of academic committees, research advisor, and contributor to interdisciplinary sustainability frameworks like the LiFE index for JCU. He mentors students and advises on sustainability education programs.
Labs/Teams: Involved in JCU's sustainability initiatives and collaborates with global teams on natural resource management projects in Africa and Southeast Asia.
