Research outputs

Journal articles & book chapters
BELL-JAMES, J., FOSTER, R., FROHLICH, M., ARCHIBALD, C., BENHAM, C., EVANS, M., FIDELMAN, P., MORRISON, T., ROLIM BAGGIO, L., BILLINGS, P., & SHUMWAY, N. 2024. Not all conservation “policy” is created equally: When does a policy give rise to legally binding obligations? Conservation Letters, e13054. https://doi.org/10.1111/conl.13054
SHUMWAY, N., FOSTER, R., HEAD, B. FIDELMAN, P. 2023. Policy solutions needed for the future of coral reefs. BioScience, 73 (11), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biad092
FROHLICH, M., FIDELMAN, P., DUTTON, I., HAWARD, M., HEAD, B.W., MAYNARD, D., RISSIK, D., VINCE, J. 2023. A Network Approach to Analise Australia’s Blue Economy Policy and Legislative Arrangements. Marine Policy, 151: 105588; doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2023.105588
GALLO-CALIJAO, E., LIEBERMAN, S., DOLŠAK, N., PRAKASH, A., LABONTÉ, R., BIGGS, D., FRANKLIN, C., MORRISON, T.H., VIENS, A.M., FULLER, R.A., AGUIAR, R., FIDELMAN, P., WATSON, J.E. M., AENISHAENSLIN, C., WIKTOROWICZ, M. 2023. Global Governance for Pandemic Prevention and the Wildlife Trade. The Lancet Planetary Health, 7(4): e336-e345; doi: 10.1016/S2542-5196(2
TURSCHWELL, M.P., BROWN, C.J., LACHARITÉ, M., MELBOURNE-THOMAS, J., HAYES, K.R., BUSTAMANTE, R.H., DAMBACHER, J.M., EVANS, K., FIDELMAN, P., MACDONALD, D.H., VAN PUTTEN, I., WOOD, G., ABDUSSAMIE, N., BATES, M., BLACKWELL, D., D’ALESSANDRO, S., DUTTON, I., ERICSON, J.A., FRID, C.L.J., MCDOUGALL, C., FULTON, E.A. 2023. Co-designing a Multi-Criteria Approach to Ranking Hazards to and from Australia’s Emerging Offshore Blue Economy. Environmental Science and Policy, (147): 154-168; doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2023.06.008
TURSCHWELL, M.P., FULTON, E.A., MELBOURNE-THOMAS, J., LACHARITÉ, M., HAYES, K.R., WOOD, G., EVANS, K., HATTON MACDONALD, D., DAMBACHER, J., BUSTAMANTE, R.H., ABBASSI, R., FIDELMAN, P., BROWN, C.J. 2023. A synthesis of Approaches to Support Integrated Assessments of Hazards for the Emerging Blue Economy. Marine Policy, 155: 105696; doi: 0.1016/j.marpol.2023.105696
FIDELMAN, P. 2022. Coral reefs: The case for ecological reflexivity, pp. 175-182. In: P. Harris (ed.), Routledge Handbook of Marine Governance and Global Environmental Change. Routledge, 342 p.
SHUMWAY, N., SAUNDERS, M. I., NICOL, S., FULLER, R. A., BEN-MOSHE, N., IWAMURA, T., KIM, S. W., MURRAY, N. J., WATSON, J. E. M., & MARON, M. 2022. Exploring the risks and benefits of flexibility in biodiversity offset location in a case study of migratory shorebirds. Conservation Biology. https://doi.org/10.1111/cobi.14031
HARTLEY, S., TAITINGFONG, R., FIDELMAN, P. 2022. The Principles Driving Gene Drives for Conservation. Environmental Science and Policy, 135: 36-45; doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2022.04.021
FROLICH, M. F., SMITH, T. F., FIDELMAN, P., BALDWIN, C., JACOBSON, C., CARTER, R.W. 2022. Towards Adaptive Coastal Management Law: Lessons from Australia and Brazil. Ocean & Coastal Management, 219: 106057; doi: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2022.106057
SHUMWAY, N., BELL-JAMES, J., FITZSIMONS, J.A., FOSTER, R., GILLIES, C., LOVELOCK, C.E. 2021. Policy Solutions to Facilitate Restoration in Coastal Marine Environments. Marine Policy, 134, 104789; doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2021.104789
FIDELMAN, P. 2021. Assessing Adaptive Capacity of Collaborative Governance Institutions, pp. 69-82. In: B. Siebenhüner and R. Djalante (eds.), Adaptiveness – Changing Earth System Governance. Cambridge University Press, 250p; doi: 10.1017/9781108782180.006
FROLICH, M. F., SMITH, T. F., FIDELMAN, P., BALDWIN, C., JACOBSON, C., CARTER, R.W. 2021. Legal Barriers to Adaptive Coastal Management at a Coastal Erosion Hotspot in Florianópolis, Brazil. Marine Policy, 127: 104436; doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2021.104436
METZGER, J.P., FIDELMAN, P., SATTLER, C., SCHRÖTER, B., MARON, M., EIGENBROD, F., FORTIN, M.J., HOHLENWERGER, C., RHODES, J.R. 2021. Connecting Governance Interventions to Ecosystem Services Provision: A Social-ecological Network Approach. People and Nature, 3(2): 266-280; doi: 10.1002/pan3.10172
GONÇALVES, L.R., FIDELMAN, P., TURRA, A., YOUNG, O. 2021. The Dynamics of Multiscale Institutional Complexes: The Case of the São Paulo Macrometropolitan Region. Environmental Management; 67(1): 109–118; doi: 10.1007/s00267-020-01379-1
COSTA, M.D.P, GORDDARD, R., FIDELMAN, P., HELMSTEDT, K. ANTHONY, K., WILSON, K.A., BEYER, H.L. 2020. Linking social and biophysical systems to inform long-term, strategic management of coral reefs. Pacific Conservation Biology; doi: 10.1071/PC20002
ANTHONY, K., HELMSTEDT, K., BAY, L., FIDELMAN, P., HUSSEY, K., LUNDGREN, P., MEAD, M., MCLEOD, I., MUMBY, P., NEWLANDS, M., SCHAFFELKE, B., WILSON, K., HARDISTY, P. 2020. Interventions to help coral reefs under climate change – a complex decision challenge. PLOS ONE; 15(8): e0236399; doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0236399
FIDELMAN, P., McGRATH, C., NEWLANDS, M., DOBBS, K., JAGO. B., HUSSEY, K. 2019. Regulatory Implications of Coral Reef Restoration and Adaptation under a Changing Climate. Environmental Science and Policy; 100: 221-229; doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2019.04.016
FIDELMAN, P. 2019. Climate Change in the Coral Triangle: Enabling Institutional Adaptive Capacity, pp. 274-289. In: P. Harris (ed.), Climate Change and Ocean Governance: Politics and Policy for Threatened Seas. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; doi: 10.1017/9781108502238.017
BAKER, E., FIDELMAN, P., GONÇALVES, L.R., HARRIS, P., HOLLWAY, J., KIM, R. E., RICE, J., ALKHATLAN, A., MANGALAGIU, D. 2019. Ocean and Coastal Policy, pp. 349-367. In: United Nations Environment Program, Global Environment Outlook 6. Cambridge University Press; doi: 10.1017/9781108627146
JACOB, K., KING, P., FIDELMAN, P., GONÇALVES, L.R., HOLLWAY, J., SEWERIN, S., CHENMIN, H. 2019. Policy Theory and Practice, pp. 283-297. In: United Nations Environment Program, Global Environment Outlook 6. Cambridge University Press; doi: 10.1017/9781108627146
FREDUAH, G., FIDELMAN, P., SMITH, T. 2019. A Framework for Assessing Adaptive Capacity to Multiple Climatic and Non-climatic Stressors in Small-scale Fisheries. Environmental Science & Policy, 101: 87-93; doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2019.07.016
FROLICH, M. F., SMITH, T. F., JACOBSON, C., FIDELMAN, P., CARTER, R.W., BALDWIN, C. 2019. Towards Adaptive Coastal Management: Lessons from a “Legal Storm” in Byron Shire, Australia. Ocean & Coastal Management, 179: 104909; doi: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2019.104909
GALLO-CAJIAO, E., MORRISON, T.H., FIDELMAN, P., KARK, S., FULLER, R.A. 2019. Global Environmental Governance for Conserving Migratory Shorebirds in the Asia-Pacific. Regional Environmental Change; 19(4): 1113-1129; doi: 10.1007/s10113-019-01461-3
FREDUAH, G.; FIDELMAN, P.; SMITH, T. 2019. Adaptive Capacity of Small-scale Coastal Fishers to Climate and Non-climate Stressors in the Western Region of Ghana. Geographical Journal; 185: 96-110; doi: 10.1111/geoj.12282
NURSEY-BRAY, M., FIDELMAN, P., OWUSU, M. 2018. Does Co-management Facilitate Adaptive Capacity in Times of Environmental Change? Insights from Fisheries in Australia. Marine Policy, 96: 72-80; doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2018.07.016
FROLICH, M., JACOBSON, C., FIDELMAN, P., SMITH, T. 2018. The Relationship between Adaptive Management of Social-Ecological Systems and Law: A Systematic Review. Ecology and Society, 23 (2): 23; doi: 10.5751/ES-10060-230223
RUHL, J.B., COSENS, B.A., FROHLICH, M.F., 2018. Adaptive law, in: F.C. Dutilleul, V. Pironon, A. Van Lang (eds.), Dictionnaire Juridique des Transitions Écologiques. L’Institut Universitaire Varenne/LGDJ, Bayonne, ISBN: 978237032178-7, pp. 59-65.
Reports
SHUMWAY, N., FOSTER, R., HEAD, B. & FIDELMAN, P. 2024. Governance Principles for Novel Reef Interventions. Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program. 33 pp. Online.
MAHER, R., AHMAD, M., FIDELMAN, P., FRANKS, D., FULLER, R., HYLAND, P., JUNIOR, P., KENWAY, S., LY, L., MOLYNEAUX, L., SHARMA, R., SIPE, N., SOCHACKA, B., SOCKHILL, N., WEBSTER-MANNISON, M. 2023. SM Bay City Sustainability Framework: Pathways for achieving sustainability outcomes in Manila Bay. Manila, The Philippines: SM Prime.
TURSCHWELL, M.P., BROWN, C.J., LACHARITÉ, M., MELBOURNE-THOMAS, J., HAYES, K.R., BUSTAMANTE, R.H., DAMBACHER, J.M., EVANS, K., FIDELMAN, P., HATTON MACDONALD, D., VAN PUTTEN, I., LYONS, P., MYNOTT, S., WOOD, G., ABBASSI, R., ABDUSSAMIE, N., BATES, M., BLACKWELL, D., D’ALESSANDRO, S., DUTTON, I., ERICSON, J., FRID, C., MCDOUGALL, C., LEA, M-A., RISSIK, D., TREBILCO, R., ABUNDO, M., FULTON, E.A. 2022. Risks & Opportunities for the Blue Economy, P.4.20.006 – Final Project Report. Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre.
FROHLICH, M., FIDELMAN, P., DUTTON, I., HAWARD, M., HEAD, B.W., RISSIK, D. & VINCE, J. 2021. Mapping and Analysis of Blue Economy Policy and Legislative Arrangements 5.20.007 – Final Project Report. Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre. Online.
FIDELMAN, P., SELAME, M., MARON, M. 2021. Key Evaluation Concepts (MERI Project). A report provided to the Queensland Department of Environment and Science.
SELAME, M. MARON, M., KEARNEY, S., FIDELMAN, P. 2021. Addition to Report B: logic for scaling from Program-level to State-wide outcomes, with example mapping of Program contributions to State-wide outcomes. A report provided to the Queensland Department of Environment and Science.
MARON, M., SELAME, M., FIDELMAN, P., SIMMONDS, J., KEARNEY, S. 2021. Report A: feedback/recommendations on MERI conceptual model. A report provided to the Queensland Department of Environment and Science.
LAUBENSTEIN, T., O’DONNELL, T., EVANS, K., FIDELMAN, P., FULTON, B., GILLANDERS, B., HARVEY, N., NAKATA, M., NORMAN, B., NURSEY-BRAY, M., THOM, B., SMITH, T. 2021. Sustainable Oceans and Coasts National Strategy 2021-2030. Canberra, Australia: Future Earth Australia & The Australian Academy of Science. Online.
HOCKINGS, M., JACOBSON, C., FIDELMAN, P., WATSON, J., HEAD, B. 2021. Parks Australia Management Effectiveness Framework: A National Guide to Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Improvement. A report provided to Parks Australia.
JACOBSON, C., HOCKINGS, M., WATSON, J., HEAD, B., FIDELMAN, P. 2021. Review of monitoring, evaluation and reporting approaches and outcomes in Parks Australia. A report provided to Parks Australia.
RISSIK, D., FIDELMAN, P., SHAW, J. 2021. Developing a policy and regulatory research plan for Australia’s emerging blue economy, 5.20.004 – Final Project Report. Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre.
FIDELMAN, P., HARTLEY, S., MCCALMAN, C. LEDINGHAM, K., HUSSEY, K. 2020. Conservation gene drive governance in Australia. Workshop Report. The University of Queensland & University of Exeter.
FIDELMAN, P., NEWLANDS, M., DOBBS, K., JAGO, M., HUSSEY, K. 2019. Regulatory approvals for RRAP activities & developmental evaluation framework. A report provided to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. 27 pp.
FIDELMAN, P., NEWLANDS, M., MCGRATH, C., HUSSEY, K. 2019. Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program: Regulatory Assessment Findings. A report provided to the Australian Government by the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program. 45 pp.
FIDELMAN, P., NEWLANDS, M., MCGRATH, C., HUSSEY, K. 2019. Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program: Regulatory Framework. A report provided to the Australian Government by the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program. 26 pp.
TAYLOR, B., HUSSEY, K., FIDELMAN, P., VELLA, K., MACLEAN, K., NEWLANDS, M., RITCHIE, B., LOCKIE, S., LACEY, J., MCGRATH, C., BARESI, U., BARBER, M., KOOPMAN, D. 2019. Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program: Engagement and Regulatory Dimensions. A report provided to the Australian Government by the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program. 22pp.
MEAD, D., BAY, L.K., ANTHONY, K., HUSSEY, K., TAYLOR, B., FIDELMAN, P., MUMBY, P.J., HARRISON, D., GIBBS, M.T., DALY, J., BRYAN, S. 2019. Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program – research and development program. A report provided to the Australian Government from the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program. 90 pp.
BEYER, H.L., COSTA, M.D.P., DAMBACHER, J., GODDARD, R., HELMSTEDT, K., WILSON, M., FIDELMAN, P., ANTHONY, K. & WILSON, K. 2019. Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program – technical process and detailed findings: decision support findings. A report provided to the Australian Government by the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program. 93 pp
HUSSEY, K., YARNOLD, J., McEWAN, C., MAHER, R., HENMAN, P., RADKE, A., CURTIS, C., FIDELMAN, P., VICKERS, C. AND BROLAN, C. 2019. Policy Futures: Regulating the New Economy, Issue 1, online
Policy submissions
SOLIMAN HUNTER, T., FROHLICH, M., PETIT, J. 2021. Submission on Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (Regulatory Levies) Bill 2021 and Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Bill 2021. Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee.
FIDELMAN, P. 2020. Submission on the Draft Great Barrier Reef Interventions Policy. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.
JOHNSTONE, R., JONES, N., FIDELMAN, P. 2019. Submission on the identification of leading practices in ensuring evidence-based regulation of farm practices that impact water quality outcomes in the Great Barrier Reef. Senate Standing Committees on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport.
Commentary, media and webinars
FROHLICH, M.F., 2021. Novos ventos no Hemisfério Sul: marco regulatório para energia renovável offshore na Austrália e lições para o Brasil. Saes Advogados. Online.
FIDELMAN, P. 2020. The Great Barrier Reef’s Third Bleaching in Five Years: What Now? (webinar panelist), Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, The University of Queensland, Australia. Online.
FIDELMAN, P. 2020. Let’s Talk about Coral Reefs (webinar panelist), Centre for Marine Science, The University of Queensland, Australia, 8 June 2020.
FIDELMAN, P. 2019. There’s a lot of bad news in the UN Global Environment Outlook, but a sustainable future is still possible. The Conversation, online.