Pablo Aranda Valenzuela

Pablo Aranda Valenzuela is a PhD candidate at The University of Queensland (UQ) and holds adjunct professor roles at the University of Chile. His primary academic affiliation is with UQ’s School of Social Science, where he focuses on water governance in extreme climate scenarios. He concurrently serves as a Lecturer in Environmental Law at the University of Chile’s School of Engineering and the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. His professional roles include Principal Research Assistant at UQ’s Sustainable Infrastructure Research Hub and Director of the NGO Newenko, specializing in water governance.

Education highlights include a Bachelor of Law from the University of Chile (2009), a Master of Integrated Water Management from UQ/Griffith Universities (2020), and specialized training in environmental law and Andean region governance. His research interests bridge environmental policy, infrastructure, and societal impacts, with a focus on sustainable development, climate resilience, and community-based solutions.

Key professional experiences span 20+ years, including roles as a consultant for the Chilean government, a course coordinator for Environmental Law and Regulation, and contributions to international reports like the REDD+ framework for Chile’s Climate Strategy (2017-2025). His publications emphasize water security, policy coordination, and institutional frameworks for climate adaptation.

Research outputs include analyses of Chilean water governance reforms, groundwater management efficacy, and the intersection of legal frameworks with climate change. He actively engages in public discourse through opinion articles in media outlets like CIPER-CHILE and CODEXVERDE, advocating for systemic policy improvements and equitable resource management.