Kate Barclay

Prof. Kate Barclay is a leading academic in International Studies and Global Societies at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), affiliated with the Climate, Society and Environment Research Centre (C-SERC). She holds a Professorship in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, specializing in the social dimensions of fisheries, aquaculture, and marine conservation. Her research focuses on sustainable development of tuna resources in the Pacific, governance frameworks, and equitable resource management. She teaches in UTS's Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment program and supervises PhD students on topics like fisheries governance, gender analysis in seafood industries, and international development.

Her career includes roles as Director of C-SERC, NSW Government Marine Estate Expert Knowledge Panel member (2017–2021), and advisory roles in organizations like the International Pole and Line Foundation and Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions. Prof. Barclay has contributed to influential publications and handbooks on gender equity, social inclusion, and human rights in fisheries, aiming to shape policy for socially responsible seafood industries.

Key research areas include blue economy equity models, social harvest control rules, and addressing gender-based violence in fisheries. She has secured grants from institutions like the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research and World Bank, with a focus on Indonesia, the Philippines, and Pacific Island nations. Her work emphasizes participatory approaches to ensure fisheries policies benefit coastal communities equitably.