A/ProfNaomi Carrard

Program Lead - International Development

Institute for Sustainable Futures

  • Program Lead - International Development
    Institute 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 Director
    University of Technology Sydney, Institute for Sustainable Futures, Sydney, Australia2018 - 2024
  • Research Principal
    University of Technology Sydney, Institute for Sustainable Futures, Sydney, Australia2012 - 2018
  • Senior Research Consultant
    University of Technology Sydney, Institute for Sustainable Futures, Sydney, Australia2008 - 2012
  • Research Consultant
    University of Technology Sydney, Institute for Sustainable Futures, Sydney, Australia2006 - 2008
  • Research Associate
    University of Sydney, School of Geosciences, Sydney, Australia2004 - 2006

DEGREES

  • Doctor of Philosophy
    University of Technology Sydney, Australia
  • Master of Environmental Law
    University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
  • Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Geography (Hons) and History
    University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Leadership, Excellence, Accelerated Development (LEAD) Program
    UTS, Australia2024 - 2024
  • Competence in Complexity
    International 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

DISCIPLINES