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Stewart Lockie is a Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Director of the Cairns Institute at James Cook University. He is an Adjunct Professor at the Australian National University and a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. His research focuses on climate adaptation, regional sustainability transitions, and governance of environmental and social challenges. He has secured over AUD 20 million in grants for projects like the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program and Clean Growth Choices for Communities in Transition.
Lockie’s work bridges academia and policy, advising national and international bodies such as the United Nations and Australian Council of Learned Academies. He leads initiatives like the Cairns Institute, addressing tropical sustainability issues. Key publications include *Failure or Reform? Market-Based Policy Instruments for Sustainable Agriculture* (2020) and co-edited volumes on environmental sociology.
- Research Focus: Climate governance, biodiversity conservation, and agricultural sustainability.
- Grants: AUD 20M+ for climate adaptation and regional development projects.
- Awards: Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (2023).
- Key Projects: Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (2020–2024), Cairns-Port Douglas Reef Hub.
His recent articles explore novel climate interventions, ESG standards in agriculture, and public engagement in ecosystem restoration. Lockie advocates for justice-oriented sustainability frameworks and has influenced policy on agricultural technologies and tropical development.
