معرفی
Lain DARE is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Canberra's Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis, affiliated with the Centre for Environmental Governance. Their research focuses on participatory governance in rural and regional communities, environmental policy, and sustainable development. DARE holds a PhD in Forest Science from the University of Tasmania (2011) and an Honours First Class undergraduate degree in Forestry from the Australian National University (1998).
Education:
- PhD, Improving Community Engagement in Australian Forestry, University of Tasmania, 2011
- BSc (Forestry) (Honours First Class), Australian National University, 1998
Research Interests: Community engagement strategies, environmental governance, water management, and sustainable agricultural practices. DARE explores mechanisms for inclusive decision-making processes in natural resource management, policy, and industry contexts. Their work emphasizes collaboration between communities, governments, and stakeholders to achieve sustainable outcomes.
Research Trends: Recent publications address disaster resilience, water scarcity adaptation, and co-management practices in natural resource governance. Projects include studies on the Murray-Darling Basin and sustainable farmer pathways in Southeast Asia.
Scientific Awards:
- Schlich Medallist, Australian National University
Advising & Grants: DARE supervises PhD students and leads/co-leads over 20 research projects, including the Murray-Darling Basin Adaptation Project and initiatives on farmer sustainability in Vietnam. Grants focus on environmental policy, social license, and salinity management in Pakistan.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Centre for Environmental Governance and collaborates with institutions globally on climate adaptation and sustainable development.
