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Environmental economist with >20 years experience in applied research to resolve sustainability challenges; most recently worked as professor of tropical livelihoods at Charles Darwin University, Australia. Extensive experience conducting participatory action research with regional and rural communities and industries, and indigenous communities. Seeking to make a positive difference. |
 Contact Romy Greiner
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Director, CEO, COP, President
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Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
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Government, Governance, Reforms
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
Core expertise:
Applied scientific research in environmental, ecological, agricultural and development economics.
Work focus:
1. Provide analysis of, and develop policy and management solutions to sustainability challenges at
catchment, industry and regional scale by
(i) designing, initiating, negotiating, conducting and delivering relevant research programs and projects;
(ii) providing research and team leadership, and collaborating in multidisciplinary and multi-
organisational research teams, and with communities and industries;
(iii) developing understanding and theory of the values and actions of individuals, households and firms
as they relate to the natural environment; and
(iv) translating research findings into policy advice.
2. Disseminate research findings through academic avenues, media and other avenues in order to support knowledge-based decision making and research up-take.
3. Influence the strategic direction of research programs and organisations.
4. Contribute scientific expertise into planning, policy and program development, and review processes through participation.
5. Provide education and scientific training to post-graduate students and early and mid-career researchers.
Summary of professional experience and expertise:
23 years of high impact research in a range of academic, government and private research organisations;
18 years with focus on northern Australia
Research topics: ecosystem services, livelihoods, social wellbeing, Indigenous and regional economic development, environmental management, risk management, regulation, governance, adoption of innovation, adaptation, economic values, aspirations, land, water, biodiversity, marine resource use, grazing, agriculture, salinity, water quality, recreational fishing, tourism, conservation.
Research methods: Participatory action research with regional communities, industries and indigenous groups; empirical investigations using a diversity of data collection methods (including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions); benefit-cost analysis; systems analysis; bio-economic modelling; strategic impact assessment; scenario design and analysis; advanced statistical techniques; choice experimental design & modelling, multi-criteria analysis.
Research collaboration: Within and across organisations: universities, consulting companies, government research agencies, Indigenous and non-Indigenous communites.
Research communication: Reports, scientific publications, international conferences, industry and stakeholder presentations, community events, media, manuals.
Engagement, negotiation and collaboration: Development of R&D programs and research projects; With research organisations, government agencies, not-for-profit organisations, indigenous organisations, industry organisations, interest groups and the broader community.
Applications: Policy analysis, design and evaluation; social and economic benchmarking and socio-psyc
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Education: |
2006: Completed Australian Rural Leadership Program Course 13;
1992: PhD (Agricultural Sciences, with major in agricultural and environmental economics) ‘magna cum laude’, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany, Topic: Evaluation of triple-bottom-line of EU agri-environmental policy options for a region in Germany;
1988: MSc (Agricultural Sciences), University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
Topic: Black forest highland pastures: management, plant ecology and value for dairy production
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
2005–now: Director and principal investigator, River Consulting Pty Ltd, Townsville Qld
2009–2014: Professor of Tropical Livelihoods; Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods, Charles Darwin University, Darwin NT
Theme Leader “Livelihoods Theme” in the School for Environmental Research 2009-2011.
1997–2005: Ecological Economist, CSIRO
CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems (Townsville; 2002-2005, Principal Research Scientist)
CSIRO Tropical Agriculture (Townsville; 1999-2002, Principal Research Scientist)
CSIRO Wildlife & Ecology (Canberra; 1997-99, Senior Research Scientist)
1995–1997: Senior Economist, Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Canberra
1992–1994: Post-doctoral Research Fellow, University of New England, Armidale (Feodor Lynen Fellow, supported by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation)
1992: PhD (Agricultural Sciences, with major in agricultural and environmental economics) ‘magna cum laude’, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
1989–1991: PhD student and Associate Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Policy and Market Analysis, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
Topic: Achieve extensification of land use: Modelling the industry, social and environmental impact of agricultural policy options in the Kraichgau region (Germany)
1988: MSc (Agricultural Sciences), University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany; Topic: Black forest highland pastures: management, plant ecology and value for dairy production
Additional positions held
2012–2017: Adjunct Professor, The Cairns Institute and College of Sciences, Technology & Engineering, James Cook University
2011–2014: Member, National Cultural Flows Research Advisory Panel
2010–2014: Chairman, Northern Territory Water Resources Review Panel
2009: Director, North Queensland Competitive Employment Services
2007–2009: Member, North Queensland Area Consultative Committee – Townsville Regional Board
2006–2010: Adjunct Principal Research Fellow, School of Business, James Cook University
2005–2008: Honorary Fellow, Institute for Sustainable Regional Development, Central Queensland University
2005–2007: Director – Social and Economic, Burdekin Dry Tropics NRM Board
2004–2007: Member, Scientific Advisory Panel, Wet Tropics Management Authority
2002–2005: Member, Socio-Economic Technical Advisory Panel, Burdekin Dry Tropics NRM Board
2001–2002: Member of the Wet Tropics Working Group for Capacity Building and Institutional Change
1998–2001: Member of National Oceans Office Bioregional Working Group
Professional memberships
Member, Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia
Member, Australian Market and Social Research Society
Member, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society
Member, International Society of Ecological Economists
Fellow, Association of the Australian Fellows of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Fellow, Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
Honorary Member, Savannah Guides
Awards and Fellowships
2006/07: DPI Queensland sponsorship for participation in the Australian Rural Leadership Program
2001: Inaugural Early Career Research Excellence Award by the Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand, in the category “Socio-Economic Systems”, presented at 2001 MODSIM Conference in Canberra
1998: CSIRO Division of Wildlife and Ecology Chief’s Award for “Scientific Achievement and Impact”, awarded to the Regional Resource Futures Group
1994: Habilitation stipend by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), including a 3-month lecturing engagement at the University of Hohenheim, Germany
1992: Feodor Lynen-Fellowship by the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation to undertake post-doctoral research in Australia (1992-1994)
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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