Natalie Stoeckl

Professor Natalie Stoeckl is a leading academic in environmental and resource economics at the University of Tasmania, where she is a Professor in the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics. Her research spans sustainable development, ecological economics, and the valuation of non-market ecosystem services in marine and terrestrial systems. She actively contributes to national and international policy through large-scale research consortia such as the National Environmental Science Program (NESP) Resilient Landscapes and Marine and Coastal Hubs.

• PhD, Australian National University
• MEc, James Cook University
• BEc, Australian National University

Her research interests lie at the intersection of economics, ecology, and social wellbeing. She emphasizes integrating diverse knowledge systems—Western science, Indigenous knowledge, and lived experience—into rigorous methodological frameworks. Her work explores how non-market goods and services contribute to individual and community wellbeing, advocating for their inclusion in governance and policy decisions. She has led over 40 research projects, focusing on environmental management, biosecurity, climate change, and marine conservation.

Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on ecosystem services valuation, Antarctic and Southern Ocean benefits, Indigenous land management, and socio-ecological data integration. Trends show increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary, policy-relevant research with global implications, particularly in climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and equitable development.

While no specific scientific awards are listed in the text, her research has been widely recognized through media coverage (picked up by over 70 news outlets), policy references, and high readership on platforms like Mendeley, indicating significant academic and societal impact.

Natalie has supervised 18 PhD, 3 Masters, and 21 Honours students, fostering multidisciplinary research on regional development and environmental change. She has secured substantial funding, including multiple NESP grants and contracts with agencies like the Australian Institute of Marine Science and the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, supporting projects on drought resilience, recreational fishing compliance, and blue economy assessment. These grants reflect her leadership in translating research into actionable knowledge.

She is involved in major research teams such as the NESP Resilient Landscapes Hub and the Marine and Coastal Hub, where she collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to inform land and marine management policies. Her work often involves co-design with stakeholders, ensuring research relevance and impact.