A/ProfNaomi Carrard
Program Lead - International Development
Institute for Sustainable Futures
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- Program Lead - International DevelopmentInstitute for Sustainable Futures
- University of Technology Sydney, Institute for Sustainable Futures, PO Box 123, Broadway, New South Wales, 2007, Australia
BIO
Naomi works with governments, development partners, researchers and communities across the Asia-Pacific to advance water security and sustainability transitions. Her applied research bridges theory and practice, working alongside regional partners to co-produce knowledge and turn evidence into real-world change. Over more than 20 years she has worked across water security, climate-resilient water and sanitation, integrated water management, circular economy, and inclusive development, connecting global sustainability goals with local realities. Qualified in Environmental Law and Geography, she specialises in transdisciplinary research that brings together different disciplines, sectors and communities to drive systems change and tackle complex sustainability challenges.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Research DirectorUniversity of Technology Sydney, Institute for Sustainable Futures, Sydney, Australia2018 - 2024
- Research PrincipalUniversity of Technology Sydney, Institute for Sustainable Futures, Sydney, Australia2012 - 2018
- Senior Research ConsultantUniversity of Technology Sydney, Institute for Sustainable Futures, Sydney, Australia2008 - 2012
- Research ConsultantUniversity of Technology Sydney, Institute for Sustainable Futures, Sydney, Australia2006 - 2008
- Research AssociateUniversity of Sydney, School of Geosciences, Sydney, Australia2004 - 2006
DEGREES
- Doctor of PhilosophyUniversity of Technology Sydney, Australia
- Master of Environmental LawUniversity of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Geography (Hons) and HistoryUniversity of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
- Leadership, Excellence, Accelerated Development (LEAD) ProgramUTS, Australia2024 - 2024
- Competence in ComplexityInternational Futures Forum, Scotland2022 - 2022
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
- 1 No Poverty
- 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- 5 Gender Equality
- 13 Climate Action
- 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- 17 Partnerships for the Goals
PROFILE TYPE
- Academic
AVAILABILITY
- Masters Research or PhD student supervision