Pedro Fidelman

Pedro Fidelman is an Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow at the Centre for Policy Futures, The University of Queensland, where he leads the Social and Environmental Sustainability research theme. His research examines how governance systems address emerging sustainability challenges. He studies the institutions, policies, regulations and decision-making processes that shape responses to changing environmental, societal and technological conditions. His work spans diverse sustainability contexts, including water and catchment governance, climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, marine and coastal governance, sustainable agriculture, the blue economy and emerging sustainability technologies. A major focus of his current research is the governance, policy and regulatory implications of emerging sustainability technologies, including reef restoration and adaptation, offshore renewable energy and RNA-based biotechnologies. Alongside his empirical research, Pedro develops innovative approaches for analysing governance systems, including governance analytics, comparative governance and AI-assisted qualitative analysis. His research has informed national and international policy initiatives and has been cited in policy documents produced by governments and international organisations across multiple countries. He has served as Coordinating Lead Author (Oceans and Coasts) for the United Nations Global Environment Outlook 7. Environmental policy and governance; Governance of emerging sustainability technologies; Environmental policy and governance (marine and coastal social-ecological systems, natural resource management, climate change and water management); Governance innovation; Comparative governance; Innovative analytical methods; Marine and coastal governance

[2026] Social sciences for meeting Australia’s ocean goals. Sbrocchi, Carla, Ogier, Emily, Fidelman, Pedro, Barclay, Kate, Diedrich, Amy, Dyer, Michelle, Fabinyi, Michael, Fleming, Aysha, Gurney, Georgina, Hodgson-Johnston, Indi, Lawless, Sarah, Melbourne-Thomas, Jess, Navarro, Matt, Pascoe, Sean, Pecl, Gretta, Smith, Bethany, Stacey, Natasha and Voyer, Michelle (2026). Social sciences for meeting Australia’s ocean goals. Australian Journal of Maritime & Ocean Affairs, 1-33. doi: 10.1080/18366503.2026.2672846 [2026] Multilevel governance of marine plastic solutions in Australia and Brazil. Guerrato, Nicole Russo, Fidelman, Pedro and Gonçalves, Leandra Regina (2026). Multilevel governance of marine plastic solutions in Australia and Brazil. Environmental Management, 76 (3) 77. doi: 10.1007/