Felicity Deane

Felicity Deane is a Professor of Law at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Law and the Department of Law. Her work focuses on environmental law, climate change policy, international trade, and regulatory frameworks. She holds a PhD from QUT (2013) and has authored numerous publications, including books, journal articles, and policy submissions. Her research emphasizes legal solutions for sustainability challenges, with a particular interest in blockchain technology’s role in trade and environmental governance.

Her key research areas include climate change mitigation strategies, carbon markets, agricultural sustainability, and the intersection of technology with legal systems. She has contributed to policy development through submissions on carbon farming, environmental protection measures, and cryptocurrency taxation. Deane frequently engages with global legal and policy forums, addressing topics like carbon border adjustments, intellectual property rights for renewable energy, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.

Her recent articles analyze trade wars’ economic impacts, blockchain-enabled trading systems, and the legal frameworks governing climate technologies. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to design Bayesian models for policy effectiveness and has advised on regulatory reforms in Australia and Malaysia. Deane’s work bridges legal theory with practical applications, aiming to enhance environmental justice and global cooperation on sustainability challenges.