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Prof

Donald Henry

Melbourne Enterprise Professor Of Environmentalism
Research and Enterprise
disaster risk reduction
emergency management
bushfires
disaster arrangements
royal commission
natural disasters
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Prof

Donald Henry

 
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The University of Melbourne
 
Primary Interest
International climate change policy; environmental policy; Indigenous conservation outcomes; collaborative processes for forest protection and use.
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Projects

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Foote Climate Solutions Research Fellowship

2018 - 2020
Completed
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TCRP: Truth in 10 and engaging with CALD communities

2018 - 2018
Completed
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‘Supporting the Achievement of a new International Climate Agreement in Paris 2015 through research translation for engagement with key countries’

2015 - 2015
Completed

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Project Types

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Research Grant

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Internal Research Grant

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Scholarly Works

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Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute’s submission to the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements

Janet Stanley, Alan March, Jason Thompson, Brendan Gleeson, Sangeetha Chandra-Shekeran, Don Henry, Leonardo Nogueira de Moraes, John Wiseman, Sebastian Fastenrath, Belinda Young, Maria Constanza Gonzalez-Mathiesen

Report  |  2020

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Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute & Melbourne School of Design’s submission to the Inquiry into the 2019-2020 Victorian Fire Season

Janet Stanley, Alan March, Jason Thompson, Brendan Gleeson, Sangeetha Chandra-Shekeran, Donald Henry, Leonardo Nogueira de Moraes, John Wiseman, Sebastian Fastenrath, Belinda Young, Maria Constanza Gonzalez-Mathiesen

Report  |  2020

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Growing a Clean Economy_Opportunities for Australian States and Territories

Laura Schuijers, Ben Parr, Don Henry

Report  |  2018

This Discussion Paper presents opportunities for state and territory-level governments to work towards fostering strong economies ..

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Opportunities and challenges for Canada to exceed its Paris Agreement target

D Henry, B Parr, M Paterson

Report  |  2017

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Opportunities for a low pollution economic recovery in Brazil

D Henry, B Parr, C Eduardo F

Report  |  2017

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Depending on the Final Yes: How Global Consciousness is Driving Change

A Gore, D Henry

Book Chapter  |  2016

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A new starting point: China's eco-civilisation and climate action post-Paris

D HENRY, B Parr

Report  |  2016

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India’s rapid transition: The Modi government’s climate change and development plan

D HENRY, B Parr

Report  |  2016

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Philippines climate change agenda: High vulnerability! High ambition?

D HENRY, B Parr, A La Vina

Report  |  2016

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Keyword Analysis

Adaptation To Climate Change
Climate Change Science
Understanding Climate Change
Urban and Regional Planning
Policy and Administration

News

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Q&A: COP26 and great expectations

Jacqueline Peel, Don Henry AM

The United Nations’ COP26 climate summit began in the Scottish city of Glasgow on Sunday – bringing together representatives from around th..

November 1, 2021
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State leadership on emissions reduction is crucial

Don Henry AM, Sangeetha Chandra-Shekeran

President Joe Biden’s recent Climate Summit galvanised world leaders and increased ambition ahead of the United Nations Conference, COP26, ..

May 3, 2021
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Melbourne’s real-world impact on climate change

Jacqueline Peel, Don Henry AM, Erin O'Donnell, Cathy Oke

In late 2015, 196 countries signed the Paris Agreement, making a commitment to tackle climate change and global warming. The landmark, lega..

March 18, 2021
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Our last best chance to stop runaway climate change

Don Henry AM

The 24th annual UN climate conference has just concluded under grey skies in Katowice, Poland. The United Nations Framework Convention on ..

December 18, 2018
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Trump’s political climate

Don Henry AM, Ben Parr

As the dust settles on President Trump’s announcement that the US will withdraw from the Paris Agreement, what can we see looking forward? ..

June 5, 2017
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On alert: The Philippines and climate change

Don Henry AM, Ben Parr

We’re hearing increasing concern and alarm about the Philippines’ high vulnerability to climate-related risks and it’s coming from various ..

April 5, 2016
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India builds for future with climate plan

Don Henry AM, Ben Parr

India’s current rapid transition towards a low-pollution and climate-resilient future constitutes one of those rare moments in global polit..

November 25, 2015
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Honours, Awards and Fellowships

2018

Australian Government
2013

Prime Minister's Environmentalist of the Year

United Nations Association of Australia
2008

Not For Profit CEO of the Year

Equity Trustees
2001

Centenary of Australia medal - for leadership and service to the environment movement and environmental protection

Australian Government
1991

Global 500 Roll of Honour - outstanding practical achievements in the protection and improvement of the environment

United Nations Environment Programme
2003

Dunstan Fellow - The Don Dunstan Foundation - University of Adelaide

1988

Honorary Professorial Fellow, Griffith University, Queensland

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Credentials

Education

Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management (Harvard Business School)

Harvard University

Post Graduate Studies in Anthropology - Aboriginal (Uni of Queensland)

The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Science (Uni of Queensland)

The University of Queensland

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