Publications

Brydges, T, d’Ovidio, M, Lavanga, M, Leslie, D & Rantisi, NM 2021, 'The field of fashion in the digital age' in Hracs, BJ, Brydges, T, Haisch, T, Hauge, A, Jansson, J & Sjoholm, J (eds), Culture, Creativity and Economy, Routledge, pp. 13-24.
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In this chapter, drawing on Bourdieu’s concept of the field, we examine the system of actors that are involved in creating the aesthetics of fashion. We adopt a dynamic approach that considers the diversity of ‘fields’ associated with different fashion centres and the constellation of sites within each field (including manufacturing, retailing, marketing and consumption). Drawing on case studies from both established and emerging international fashion centres, we investigate how digital technologies are transforming the field of fashion at different scales and in different geographic contexts, and consider implications for structures, power relations and spatialities in and of the industry.

Coyne, S, Riedy, C, Milne, G & Dwyer, S 2021, 'Energy - Lighting' in Your Home Australia's Guide to Environmentally Sustainable Homes.

Dwyer, S 2021, 'Affordable and Clean Energy' in Leal Filho, W, Marisa Azul, A, Brandli, L, Lange Salvia, A & Wall, T (eds), Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Springer International Publishing, Cham, Switzerland.
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Dwyer, S 2021, 'Residential Distributed Energy' in Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Springer International Publishing, pp. 1099-1109.
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Dwyer, S, Alviano, P, Ryan, P, Milne, G & Riedy, C 2021, 'Energy - Hot water systems' in Your Home Australia's Guide to Environmentally Sustainable Homes.

Dwyer, S, Banfield, K, McGee, C, Shackel, S & Downton, P 2021, 'Energy - Transport' in Your Home Australia's Guide to Environmentally Sustainable Homes.

Dwyer, S, Foster, R, Milne, G, Brown, J & Riedy, C 2021, 'Energy - Appliances and technology' in Your Home Australia's Guide to Environmentally Sustainable Homes.

Dwyer, S, Wilmot, K, Wilkenfield, G, Pavia, M & Ryan, P 2021, 'Energy - Connected Home' in Your Home Australia's Guide to Environmentally Sustainable Homes.

Dyball, R, Davila, F & Wilkes, B 2021, 'A Human Ecological Approach to Policy in the Context of Food and Nutrition Security' in Handbook of Systems Sciences, Springer Singapore, pp. 419-444.
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Dyball, R, Davila, F & Wilkes, B 2021, 'A Human Ecological Approach to Policy in the Context of Food and Nutrition Security' in Handbook of Systems Sciences, pp. 419-444.
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In addressing the complex challenge of ensuring food and nutrition security for a growing and rapidly urbanizing global population, we need appropriate tools for developing policies that are not only effective but sustainable and socially just. In this chapter we outline a human ecological approach that can be used by policy thinkers, managers, governments, and others to support the analysis, critique, and design of policies, programs, and services to manage problems in complex human-environment systems. At its core, the approach involves consideration of the interactions and feedbacks between the following main components of the given system: the environment; human health; policies/institutions; and cultural paradigms. While the general approach can be applied to any human-environment system, here we present the framework through the example of food and nutrition security, in particular contrasting two examples of how different paradigms can influence policy and management approaches and in turn give rise to different systems and different outcomes for both human and environmental well-being.

Dyball, R, Davila, F & Wilkes, B 2021, 'A Human Ecological Approach to Policy in the Context of Food and Nutrition Security' in Handbook of Systems Sciences, Springer Singapore, pp. 1-26.
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Fam, D, Lopes, AM & Mitchell, C 2021, 'Transdisciplinary learning within tertiary institutions-A space to skin your knees' in Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Failures: Lessons Learned from Cautionary Tales, Taylor and Francis, UK, pp. 198-216.
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This chapter informs the development of a transdisciplinary living lab. This approach to education aims to transcend disciplinary boundaries by utilizing the university campus as a living laboratory in which students engage with a complex problem, in this case the introduction of an alternative sanitation system on campus – a urine diversion system. Collaborative, industry-engaged and interdisciplinary and/or transdisciplinary models of education are well suited to preparing students for the needs of the world, and as such constitute an important complement to traditional models of university education that involve mastering a single discipline. Transdisciplinary approaches create a space for multiple, the co-existing viewpoints and utilize the discontinuities between views as a source for further inquiry and emergent understanding. The current model of tertiary education tends to focus on knowledge creation emerging from current disciplinary paradigms rather than the transformational learning.

Henninger, CE, Amasawa, E, Brydges, T & Piontek, FM 2021, 'My Wardrobe in the Cloud' in Advances in Electronic Commerce, IGI Global, pp. 153-175.
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In response to the 2008 global financial crisis, a range of disruptive business model innovations emerged. The fashion industry saw the introduction of fashion rental platforms, aimed at appealing to price-conscious consumers still hungry for the latest styles. While these new business models filled a gap in the market and saw, in some cases, profit in the millions, the phenomenon remained rather niche. The recent pandemic, alongside other isomorphic pressures, have put further constraints on these fashion rental businesses and their entrepreneurs, leaving them struggling in the current economic climate. This chapter explores the entrepreneurial motivations behind rental platforms, the different platform models in operation, and the challenges these businesses face in the 21st century, including increased technological developments, environmental sustainability, and external pressures, such as the most recent pandemic, which saw economies shutting down. Empirically, the authors draw upon a novel dataset comprising six international case studies.

Smith, MH, Turner, A & White, S 2021, 'Urban Water' in Transitioning to a Prosperous, Resilient and Carbon-Free Economy, Cambridge University Press, UK, pp. 338-364.
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This chapter first discusses the potential risks and impacts of climate change on the urban water sector and the contribution that the urban water sector makes to greenhouse gas emissions. It shows that, because of the strong climate–water–energy nexus, the range of potential climate change adaptation/mitigation synergies to address these risks is great. It proposes 10 key strategies for urban water sector suppliers and end users that enable sustainable development and climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies to be better optimised and simultaneously achieved. It provides evidence of the value policy-makers can create by providing incentives for investors to invest in these win–win–win solutions. The chapter ends with a proposed path for urban water futures for key actors.

Abd Elaziz, M, Thanikanti, SB, Ibrahim, IA, Lu, S, Nastasi, B, Alotaibi, MA, Hossain, MA & Yousri, D 2021, 'Enhanced Marine Predators Algorithm for identifying static and dynamic Photovoltaic models parameters', Energy Conversion and Management, vol. 236, pp. 113971-113971.
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Providing an accurate and precise photovoltaic model is a vital stage prior to the system design, therefore, this paper proposes a novel algorithm, enhanced marine predators algorithm (EMPA), to identify the unknown parameters for different photovoltaic (PV) models including the static PV models (single-diode and double-diode) and dynamic PV model. In the proposed EMPA, the differential evolution operator (DE) is incorporated into the original marine predators algorithm (MPA) to achieve stable, and reliable performance while handling that nonlinear optimization problem of PV modeling. Three different real datasets are used to show the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm. In the first case study, the proposed algorithm is used to identify the unknown parameters of a single-diode and double-diode PV models. The root-mean-square error (RMSE) and standard deviation (STD) values for a single-diode are 7.7301e-04 and 5.9135e-07. Similarly for double diode are 7.4396e-04 and 3.1849e-05, respectively. In addition, the second case study is used to test the proposed model in identifying the unknown parameters of a double-diode PV model. Here, the proposed algorithm is compared with classical MPA in five scenarios at different operating conditions. In this case study, the RMSE and STD of the proposed algorithm are less than that obtained by the MPA algorithm. Moreover, the third case study is utilized to test the ability of the proposed model in identifying the parameters of a dynamic PV model. In this case study, the performance of the proposed algorithm is compared with the one obtained by MAP and heterogeneous comprehensive learning particle swarm optimization (HCLPSO) algorithms in terms of RMSE ± STD. The obtained value of RMSE ± STD by the proposed algorithm is 0.0084505±1.0971e-17, which is too small compared with that obtained by MPA and HCLPSO algorithms (0.0084505±9.6235e-14 and 0.0084505±2.5235e-9). The results show the proposed model's superiority ...

Adams, J, McIntyre, E, Steel, A, Leung, B, Leach, M & Sibbritt, D 2021, 'The utilisation of public and private health care among Australian women with diabetes: Findings from the 45 and Up Study', PLOS ONE, vol. 16, no. 8, pp. e0255573-e0255573.
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AimTo describe the prevalence of health care utilisation and out-of-pocket expenditure associated with the management of diabetes among Australian women aged 45 years and older.DesignCross-sectional survey design.MethodsThe questionnaire was administered to 392 women (a cohort of the 45 and Up Study) reporting a diagnosis of diabetes between August and November 2016. It asked about the use of conventional medicine, complementary medicine (CM) and self-prescribed treatments for diabetes and associated out-of-pocket spending.ResultsMost women (88.3%; n = 346) consulted at least one health care practitioner in the previous 12 months for their diabetes; 84.6% (n = 332) consulted a doctor, 44.4% (n = 174) consulted an allied health practitioner, and 20.4% (n = 80) consulted a CM practitioner. On average, the combined annual out-of-pocket health care expenditure was AU$492.6 per woman, which extrapolated to approximately AU$252 million per annum. Of this total figure, approximately AU$70 million was spent on CM per annum.ConclusionsWomen with diabetes use a diverse range of health services and incur significant out-of-pocket expense to manage their health. The degree to which the health care services women received were coordinated, or addressed their needs and preferences, warrants further exploration. Limitations of this study include the use of self-report and inability to generalise findings to other populations.

Adams, J, Steel, A, Frawley, J, Leach, M, McIntyre, E, Broom, A & Sibbritt, D 2021, 'The health care utilization and out-of-pocket expenditure associated with asthma amongst a sample of Australian women aged over 45 years: analysis from the ‘45 and up’ study', Journal of Asthma, vol. 58, no. 7, pp. 865-873.
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Objective: This study aims to describe the prevalence of health care utilization (including conventional medicine, self-care and complementary medicine treatments) for the management of asthma by women aged 45 years and over and their associated out-of-pocket expenditure.Methods: A self-reported mail survey of 375 Australian women, a cohort of the national 45 and Up Study, reporting a clinical diagnosis of asthma. The women were asked about their use of health care resources including conventional medicine, complementary medicine, and self-prescribed treatments for asthma and their associated out-of-pocket spending. Spearman's correlation coefficient, student's t-test and chi-square test were used as appropriate. Population level costs were created by extrapolating the costs reported by participants by available national prevalence data.Results: Survey respondents (N = 375; response rate, 46.9%) were, on average, 67.0 years old (min 53, max 91). The majority (69.1%; n = 259) consulted at least one health care practitioner in the previous 12 months for their asthma. Most of the participants (n = 247; 65.9%) reported using at least one prescription medication for asthma in the previous 12 months. The total out-of-pocket expenditure on asthma treatment for Australian women aged 50 years and over is estimated to be AU$159 million per annum.Conclusions: The breadth of conventional and complementary medicine health care services reported in this study, as well as the range of treatments that patients self-prescribe, highlights the challenges of coordinating care for individuals living with asthma.

Allam, Z, Sharifi, A, Giurco, D & Sharpe, SA 2021, 'On the Theoretical Conceptualisations, Knowledge Structures and Trends of Green New Deals', Sustainability, vol. 13, no. 22, pp. 12529-12529.
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The increasing impacts of climate change, coupled with the Greta Thunberg effect, the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports, and varied environmental policy documents, are pointing to the need for urgent and cohesive climate action and mitigation frameworks. One potent solution, gaining global acceptance, is that of the Green New Deal (GND), positioned as a radical rethinking of political and economic structures in view of pushing sustainability at the forefront of national, regional, and global issues. With the model rapidly gaining ground in various geographies, and in different forms in view of contextualization needs, there is a need to better understand its evolution, knowledge structures, and trends. This paper thus sets forth to provide an understanding of the evolution and implementation of GND through a bibliometric analysis and science mapping techniques using VOSviewer and CiteSpace to identify the thematic focus of 1174 articles indexed in the Web of Science since 1995. To understand the thematic evolution of the field over time, we divided the study period into three sub-periods, namely 1995–2014, 2015–2019, and 2020–2021. These sub-periods were determined considering important milestones related to GNDs. Term co-occurrence analyses were then conducted to understand thematic focus and associated trends. Also, co-citation analysis and bibliographic coupling were other methods applied to identify major sources, authors, publications, and countries that have made more contributions to the development of research on GNDs. The findings of this paper can help both researchers and policy makers understand the evolution and trends of GNDs to better formulate GNDs strategies and policies in accordance with varying needs and geographies.

Baniya, B & Giurco, D 2021, 'Resource-efficient and renewable energy transition in the five least developed countries of Asia: a post-COVID-19 assessment', Sustainability: Science, Practice and Policy, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 404-413.
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The economic fallout from COVID-19 resulted in an economic slowdown and a contraction in economic output, changed economic structures, and reduced financial inflows in the five least developed countries (LDCs) of Asia–Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), Myanmar, and Nepal. This policy brief discusses these impacts in light of the LDC-graduation procedures of the United Nations together with the challenges that these countries face meeting their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the environment-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 7, 12, and 13). The economic slowdown in Bangladesh, Lao PDR, and Myanmar and a contraction in economic output in Cambodia and Nepal has increased poverty in the five LDCs and is putting pressure on biomass resources in the rural areas of these countries. The change in the structures of their economies, which threatens to reverse processes of economic modernization in these LDCs, is undermining two decades of progress regarding the efficient use of natural resources and the associated reduction in greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions per unit of gross domestic product (GDP). A decline in financial inflows such as remittances, foreign direct investment, and official development assistance (ODA) is also a risk to both short- and long-term prospects of further investment in renewable energy generation and low GHG-emissions technologies. This policy brief suggests policies that target technical interventions and incentivize small-scale renewable energy technologies that are less susceptible to microeconomic and macroeconomic impacts from external shocks such as COVID-19.

Baniya, B, Giurco, D & Kelly, S 2021, 'Changing policy paradigms: How are the climate change mitigation-oriented policies evolving in Nepal and Bangladesh?', Environmental Science & Policy, vol. 124, pp. 423-432.
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The inclusion of climate mitigation actions in the Nationally Determined Contributions and climate policies of low-income countries such as Nepal and Bangladesh means that policymakers are seeking to address both types of responses to climate change. This study assesses changes in policy paradigms pertinent to climate mitigation, in Nepal and Bangladesh for the period from 1992 to 2018. Policy paradigm refers to the framework of policymakers' ideas and strategies that influence the formulation of policies across different aspects. This research develops and uses an analytical framework which considers the following aspects of public policy: (i) problems and focus; (ii) content (policy instruments and financial resources); (iii) institutions and strategic interactions; and (iv) global environment-related initiatives. Relevant policies (18 for Bangladesh and 17 for Nepal) were analyzed and thematically coded using NVivo software. While most aspects showed notable change over time, the institutions and strategic interactions aspect showed only incremental change. Although primarily focussed on adaptation, a new policy paradigm that seems to have emerged post-2005 for Nepal and Bangladesh focuses on low carbon development, access to energy, sustainable transport, and sustainable agricultural practices. To operationalize the new policy paradigms in both countries, economic and market-based policy instruments that utilize the government's internal funding will need to support policies to minimize the impacts of changes in official development assistance.

Baniya, B, Giurco, D & Kelly, S 2021, 'Green growth in Nepal and Bangladesh: Empirical analysis and future prospects', Energy Policy, vol. 149, pp. 112049-112049.
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Nepal and Bangladesh aim to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions as part of their commitments to implementing the Paris Climate Agreement and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition, both countries are seeking to move from being categorized as low to middle-income countries. This study analyzes the empirical evidence on greening of economic growth in Nepal and Bangladesh between 1985 and 2016, and looks ahead to 2030 to discuss the future prospects in their efforts to deliver on both environmental and economic goals. To analyze their historical progress, six green growth indicators are used, and to look ahead to 2030, energy and material consumption models are used. For both countries, energy and material productivity improvements were mainly driven by structural changes in an economy, which is a transition from agricultural to service-based economies. Yet these are found to be insufficient to deliver green growth. An increase in the share of renewable energy in the energy mix and the absolute reduction of energy and material consumption in future are found to be important not only for greening the growth but also for delivering abovementioned commitments. Technological changes such as the substitution of biomass by electricity from renewable resources can be a part of sustainable strategy for reconciling the climate mitigation actions with graduation to the middle-income country category.

Baniya, B, Giurco, D, Kelly, S & Aryal, PP 2021, 'Mainstreaming climate change mitigation actions in Nepal: Influencing factors and processes', Environmental Science & Policy, vol. 124, pp. 206-216.
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This study aims to investigate the influencing factors and the processes for incorporating climate change mitigation actions into policies in the non-environment sector in Nepal. We use semi-structured interviews with policy actors such as national and sub-national policymakers, and respondents from the private sector and international development organizations active in Nepal. We also use thematic, narrative, and focused coding to analyze narrative data obtained from 12 respondents, and qualitative analysis of textual data from six non-environment sector policies to generate insights into the mainstreaming of climate change mitigation actions. A major finding from the study is that global environment-related initiatives like the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals, and the green growth concept that aims to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, are influencing the policy discourse in Nepal. Consequently, climate change mitigation actions are integrated either as add-ons or as overriding policy objectives in non-environment sector policies. Our conceptualization of mainstreaming moves beyond the mere integration of policy objectives to focus on the collaborative practices of policy actors, the influencing factors, and the processes for incorporating climate change mitigation actions across non-environment sector policies.

Bradley, R, Pickworth, CK, Wexler, RS, Sadowski, A, Buttolph, L, Sarrar, H, Moehle, J, Torrens, MT, Harnett, J, McIntyre, E, Schloss, J, Steel, A & Adams, J 2021, 'Protocol for The International Cohort on Lifestyle Determinants of Health Study: A Longitudinal Investigation of Complementary and Integrative Health Utilization in Postsecondary Education Students', The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 184-191.
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Objectives: The specific aims are: 1) To characterize the health, wellness, and lifestyle of graduate and undergraduate students, and how these characteristics change over time; 2) To evaluate associations between lifestyle factors and gut microbiota populations and diversity; and 3) To evaluate associations between stress and stress management practices with sleep habits, quality of life, and overall health. Design: The International Cohort on Lifestyle Determinants of Health (INCLD Health) longitudinal cohort study is designed to assess health behaviors and lifestyle practices amongst adults studying complementary and integrative health (CIH) and higher-education students more generally after at least one to six years of exposure to CIH education. INCLD Health will adhere to the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines. Settings/Location: Colleges and universities with a CIH focus or interest with the flagship site being the National University of Natural Medicine. Participants: Adults currently enrolled in a college or university with a CIH focus or interest. Outcome Measures: Study visits will be conducted at baseline, 6 months, then every 12 months until the end of each participants' degree program. Measures include anthropometrics; serum and salivary biomarkers of cardiovascular risk, reproductive hormones, and cortisol; nutritional intake measured by a digital food frequency questionnaire; sequencing of fecal microbiota; plus validated questionnaires investigating mood, perceived stress, stress management practices, physical activity, sleep, and wellness. Conclusions: The INCLD Health Study, approved by the NUNM IRB in late 2018, will enroll a unique cohort of adults to characterize the use of CIH practices in relation to short- and long-term health. Our study design provides a breadth of information that could be im...

Brydges, T 2021, 'Closing the loop on take, make, waste: Investigating circular economy practices in the Swedish fashion industry', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 293, pp. 126245-126245.
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The fashion industry is one of the most wasteful consumer industries in the world. Through the advent of fast fashion – trendy, low-cost clothing produced by global fashion brands – clothing has evolved from a durable good to a daily purchase. In recent years, the concept of the circular economy, a framework for a more efficient, closed-loop economy, has emerged as a key way forward in the transition to a more sustainable and less wasteful fashion industry. This paper investigates how the Swedish fashion industry has implemented circular economy principles. Drawing on interviews with the founders, CEOs, and/or brand sustainability managers of 19 Swedish fashion brands, this article maps circular economy strategies across key stages: take, make, and waste. Crucially, for the fashion industry to move towards circularity, this paper argues that brands must integrate these strategies across supply chains, rather than limiting them to the waste stage. The analysis explores the gaps between circular economy principles and practice, identifying challenges inherent in fashion brand approaches. It concludes with recommendations for further study of the circular economy and the fashion industry.

Brydges, T & Pugh, R 2021, 'Coming into fashion: Expanding the entrepreneurial ecosystem concept to the creative industries through a Toronto case study', Canadian Geographies / Géographies canadiennes, vol. 65, no. 3, pp. 346-367.
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This paper considers the entrepreneurial ecosystem concept, which in recent years has gained interest from a variety of perspectives including entrepreneurship, management, and economic geography. Specifically, the paper identifies a gap in the literature regarding the concept's sectoral or industrial focus. Prior applications to real‐world case studies have focused on a fairly narrow range of industries and places. In this paper, we apply the concept to a case study of one creative and cultural industry, the fashion industry, to help us understand not only the performance and function of entrepreneurs and small businesses in this industries, but also potential policy supports. We map the institutions and spaces in Toronto's entrepreneurial ecosystem, drawing on extensive qualitative research to consider the dynamics and interactions therein. In parallel, we advance the concept theoretically, questioning its tenability and applicability in a wider range of economic systems by adding the perspective of cultural and creative industries.

Brydges, T, Heinze, L & Retamal, M 2021, 'Changing geographies of fashion during COVID‐19: The Australian case', Geographical Research, vol. 59, no. 2, pp. 206-216.
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AbstractCOVID‐19 has impacted a range of industries, of which the fashion industry is no exception. Here, we examine the effects of COVID‐19 on the geographies of that industry in Australia. We use a path‐dependency framework to understand the evolution of the Australian fashion industry and to evaluate the impact of COVID‐19 as an external shock to this evolution. The Australian fashion industry has been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. Drawing upon a qualitative methodology and associated set of methods consisting of 24 semi‐structured interviews with key industry actors, we explore three key themes. First, we examine the impact of COVID‐19 on firm dynamics, investigating how fashion brands have navigated a period of significant uncertainty through a combination of highly nimble internal business practices and industry collaborations. Second, in light of unstable globalised supply chains, we consider the important role of local garment production in supporting industrial resilience. Third, we explore how changing consumption behaviours are altering the retail geographies of the Australian fashion industry in both physical and virtual spaces. Based on our analysis of preliminary results, we reflect on the suitability of an evolutionary approach in this context and outline a number of themes of future research.

Brydges, T, Heinze, L, Retamal, M & Henninger, CE 2021, 'Platforms and the pandemic: A case study of fashion rental platforms during COVID‐19', The Geographical Journal, vol. 187, no. 1, pp. 57-63.
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From Airbnb to Uber, the sharing or platform economy has reshaped many aspects of our economy and society. In recent years, fashion rental platforms have gained in popularity, fuelling the introduction of the platform economy in fashion. When the COVID‐19 pandemic hit, the impact on fashion rental platforms was abrupt, with demand disappearing seemingly overnight as events were cancelled and many people began working from home. Drawing on a case study of fashion rental platforms, we explore the immediate consequences of the pandemic on this segment of the platform economy, examining both the challenges these platforms face in the short term and the strategies platforms have adopted to try and weather the storm. We highlight how the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on fashion rental platforms thus far intersects with issues pertaining to value creation, precarious work, gender, and sustainable consumption. In doing so, we reflect on how fashion rental platforms inform understanding of the platform economy more broadly and conclude by suggesting themes for future research.

Butler, JRA, Davila, F, Alders, R, Bourke, RM, Crimp, S, McCarthy, J, McWilliam, A, Palo, ASM, Robins, L, Webb, MJ, van Wensveen, M, Sanderson, T & Walker, D 2021, 'A rapid assessment framework for food system shocks: Lessons learned from COVID-19 in the Indo-Pacific region', Environmental Science & Policy, vol. 117, pp. 34-45.
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Cao, J, Prior, J & Moutou, C 2021, 'The governance of dockless bike-sharing schemes: A systemic review of peer-reviewed academic journal papers between 2016 and 2019', Cleaner Engineering and Technology, vol. 4, pp. 100140-100140.
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Carrard, N, Jayathilake, N & Willetts, J 2021, 'Life-cycle costs of a resource-oriented sanitation system and implications for advancing a circular economy approach to sanitation', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 307, pp. 127135-127135.
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Cordell, D, Dominish, E, Esham, M, Jacobs, B & Nanda, M 2021, 'Adapting food systems to the twin challenges of phosphorus and climate vulnerability: the case of Sri Lanka', Food Security, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 477-492.
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Cunningham, R, Jacobs, B & Measham, TG 2021, 'Uncovering Engagement Networks for Adaptation in Three Regional Communities: Empirical Examples from New South Wales, Australia', Climate, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 21-21.
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Climate change is a significant challenge for policy makers, planners and communities. While adaptation responses are generally recognised to be place-based, policy processes on adaptation often reside with central (state or national) governments that may be remote from regional communities. In this paper, we contribute to the literature regarding how diverse regional communities engage with planning and policy for climate adaptation, which is important for successful implementation. We adopt a social network analysis (SNA) approach that enables an exploration of the interaction of community networks with policy information. There are limited empirical studies of information sharing about climate adaptation policy through community knowledge networks. One previous study, located in coastal New South Wales, Australia, mapped the community’s knowledge acquisition and diffusion to reveal the underlying network structures that influenced policy engagement pathways. However, further studies are needed to determine how the features of community networks may change with local context (e.g., coastal versus inland). This paper extends previous studies to compare and contrast adaptation knowledge networks in three NSW communities: Shoalhaven (the original coastal study site), Bega (coastal) and Orange (inland). Findings suggest that the presence of a natural resource-dependent industry, local geographies and boundary spanners acting as network knowledge brokers are factors influencing community knowledge flows. The work further demonstrates the utility of SNA to measure knowledge networks that can inform government engagement and communication with communities on climate adaptation policy.

Davila, F 2021, 'Human Ecology and COVID-19', Human Ecology Review, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 3-4.
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Davila, F, Bourke, RM, McWilliam, A, Crimp, S, Robins, L, van Wensveen, M, Alders, RG & Butler, JRA 2021, 'COVID-19 and food systems in Pacific Island Countries, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste: Opportunities for actions towards the sustainable development goals', Agricultural Systems, vol. 191, pp. 103137-103137.
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Davila, F, Crimp, S & Wilkes, B 2021, 'A Systemic Assessment of COVID-19 Impacts on Pacific Islands’ Food Systems', Human Ecology Review, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 5-17.
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In this commentary, we present an analysis of how COVID-19 has impacted food systems in the Pacific Islands. The Pacific Islands region is home to over 10 million people across 22 countries, with hugely diverse agricultural and fisheries systems. The analysis is based on a systems framework developed by Allen and Prosperi (2016), which covers various aspects of human ecology food systems. We synthesized material from 21 interviews, news websites, emerging literature, and parallel published assessments of COVID-19 impacts in the region. We present examples of impacts across different elements of food systems throughout the region. We then apply a systems-based analysis to illustrate how the impacts of COVID-19 on Pacific food systems create an opportunity to find innovative ways of transforming localized and regional food, and create an opportunity to building resilience to future shocks.

Davila, F, Plant, R & Jacobs, B 2021, 'Biodiversity revisited through systems thinking', Environmental Conservation, vol. 48, no. 1, pp. 16-24.
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SummarySystems thinking provides a comprehensive range of theories and methods that are useful for understanding and managing sustainability challenges. Biodiversity conservation is riddled with complex interactions between science, society and myriad interacting systems through temporal and spatial scales. This article presents a synthetic analysis of the history of systems thinking from a genealogical perspective, drawing from hard and soft systems thinking, and resilience and social-ecological systems. Using the anchor point of system leverage points and system characteristics (parameters, feedbacks, design and intent), we employ a diversity of examples to illustrate their relevance to multiple biodiversity related problems. We conclude by illustrating the opportunities for systems thinking to bridge epistemic divides with multiple biodiversity actors working towards conservation outcomes. Systems thinking can support more integrative biodiversity interventions, as they provide a pluralistic set of tools for bridging knowledges and disciplines, which can be useful to create new shared understandings of how to conserve biodiversity.

Dwyer, S, Moutou, C, Nagrath, K, Wyndham, J, McIntosh, L & Chapman, D 2021, 'An Australian Perspective on Local Government Investment in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure', Sustainability, vol. 13, no. 12, pp. 6590-6590.
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Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is growing worldwide with increasing market pull from consumers and market push from manufacturers of vehicles and charging equipment, as well as others in the supply chain. Governments have begun developing policies to support EV uptake and local governments, in particular, are examining what role they should play. In Australia, a large country with low population density, EV uptake has been slower in comparison to other similar economies. This paper discusses the status of EV charging infrastructure deployment in Australia with regards to local governments, by considering the extent to which they are relied upon for the deployment of such technology and what motivates them to act. It also covers the work undertaken by the authors with one local government in developing an EV charging infrastructure business model that will help the local community adopt and benefit from EVs. An applied use of the business canvas methodology adapted to suit local government interests is presented to assess the risks and benefits that different business models offer. The paper offers insights into the strategic and pragmatic responsibilities local governments balance in seeking to expand the EV charging infrastructure in their jurisdiction.

Foley, H, Steel, A, McIntyre, E, Harnett, J, Sibbritt, D & Adams, J 2021, 'Disclosure of conventional and complementary medicine use to medical doctors and complementary medicine practitioners: A survey of rates and reasons amongst those with chronic conditions', PLOS ONE, vol. 16, no. 11, pp. e0258901-e0258901.
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Chronic conditions are prolonged and complex, leading patients to seek multiple forms of care alongside conventional treatment, including complementary medicine (CM). These multiple forms of care are often used concomitantly, requiring patient-provider communication about treatments used in order to manage potential risks. In response, this study describes rates and reasons for disclosure/non-disclosure of conventional medicine use to CM practitioners, and CM use to medical doctors, by individuals with chronic conditions. A survey was conducted online in July and August 2017 amongst the Australian adult population. Participants with chronic conditions were asked about their disclosure-related communication with CM practitioners (massage therapist, chiropractor, acupuncturist, naturopath) and medical doctors. Patients consulting different professions reported varying disclosure rates and reasons. Full disclosure (disclosed ALL) to medical doctors was higher (62.7%-79.5%) than full disclosure to CM practitioners (41.2%-56.9%). The most strongly reported reason for disclosing to both MDs and CM practitioners was I wanted them to fully understand my health status, while for non-disclosure it was They did not ask me about my CM/medicine use. Reasons regarding concerns or expectations around the consultation or patient-provider relationship were also influential. The findings suggest that patient disclosure of treatment use in clinical consultation for chronic conditions may be improved through patient education about its importance, direct provider inquiry, and supportive patient-provider partnerships. Provision of optimal patient care for those with chronic conditions requires greater attention to patient-provider communication surrounding patients’ wider care and treatment use.

Foster, T & Hall, NL 2021, 'Housing conditions and health in Indigenous Australian communities: current status and recent trends', International Journal of Environmental Health Research, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 325-343.
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Ensuring sufficient and adequately maintained housing in Indigenous Australian communities remains an ongoing policy challenge for government, with major implications for the health of Indigenous Australians. This study sought to characterise the current status of housing conditions experienced by Indigenous Australians, with special reference to the Northern Territory. The assessment examined a range of indicators relating to crowding, dwelling condition, ‘health hardware’, and provision of maintenance and repairs. While acknowledging data deficiencies and inconsistencies, the analysis produced mixed results. There was evidence of a reduction in crowding but little observable improvement in the provision of maintenance and repairs. Some housing-related health outcomes have shown improvement, though these have tended to coincide with mass treatment campaigns. Achieving the goal of healthy homes – and ultimately closing the gap on Indigenous disadvantage – requires further investment in new houses that are appropriately designed and constructed, alongside an increased emphasis on cyclical maintenance.

Foster, T, Falletta, J, Amin, N, Rahman, M, Liu, P, Raj, S, Mills, F, Petterson, S, Norman, G, Moe, C & Willetts, J 2021, 'Modelling faecal pathogen flows and health risks in urban Bangladesh: Implications for sanitation decision making', International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, vol. 233, pp. 113669-113669.
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Foster, T, Priadi, C, Kotra, KK, Odagiri, M, Rand, EC & Willetts, J 2021, 'Self-supplied drinking water in low- and middle-income countries in the Asia-Pacific', npj Clean Water, vol. 4, no. 1.
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AbstractThere is increasing awareness of household self-supply and the role it can play in securing water for domestic needs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), but its scale across the Asia-Pacific has not previously been quantified. This study analysed 77 datasets from 26 countries to estimate the prevalence of self-supplied drinking water, and its associated trends in LMICs in South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. When factoring in temporal trends, results suggest that >760 million people—or 31% of the population—relied on self-supply for their drinking water in these regions in 2018, with the number of users increasing by >9 million each year. Reliance on self-supply for drinking water is greater in rural areas than in urban areas (37% of rural population vs 20% of urban population), though results vary considerably between countries. Groundwater sources constitute the most common form of self-supply in South Asia and Southeast Asia, while rainwater collection is dominant in the Pacific. The results confirm the significance of self-supply in the Asia-Pacific and suggest that households are a major but often overlooked source of financing within the water sector. The findings raise important questions about how policy and practice should respond to this widespread phenomenon.

Foster, T, Rand, EC, Kotra, KK, Sami, E & Willetts, J 2021, 'Contending With Water Shortages in the Pacific: Performance of Private Rainwater Tanks Versus Communal Rainwater Tanks in Rural Vanuatu', Water Resources Research, vol. 57, no. 11.
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AbstractAround 2 million people in the Pacific depend on rainwater collection for their drinking water, however these systems often struggle to provide sufficient quantities of water year round. This study examined the performance of 1,878 rainwater tanks across 19 islands in Vanuatu to assess whether the likelihood of a sufficient year‐round supply of drinking water differed between village‐level rainwater tanks used communally and private rainwater tanks owned by individual households (i.e., self‐supply). More than half of the tanks assessed failed to provide a sufficient supply of water year round. Compared with communal rainwater tanks, private rainwater tanks had significantly higher odds of a sufficient year‐round supply of water (adjusted odds ratio 1.61, 95% confidence interval 1.24–2.09, p < 0.001). This relationship was evident when adjusting for village‐level clustering, year of installation, presence of other improved water sources, tank volume, number of users, and a proxy indicator for rainfall. Private rainwater tanks outperformed communal rainwater tanks irrespective of whether communal tanks were managed by a community‐based committee. The findings support the notion that in some circumstances private property rights can help avert resource depletion, and that household self‐supply is capable of delivering a more reliable water supply than community‐based management. However, the study design was unable to rule out differences in roof catchment area as a factor influencing the results. Further work is needed to confirm and elucidate the mechanisms by which private ownership facilitates a year‐round supply and understand the wider advantages and disadvantages of self‐supply.

Genter, F, Willetts, J & Foster, T 2021, 'Faecal contamination of groundwater self-supply in low- and middle income countries: Systematic review and meta-analysis', Water Research, vol. 201, pp. 117350-117350.
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Self-supply is a ubiquitous response by households to the public water supply inadequacies found worldwide. Self-supply is invested in and managed by an individual household, accessible on-premises and unregulated. Vulnerability to faecal contamination is a concern due to reliance on low-cost technologies and shallow groundwater. This review aims to evaluate the evidence base on the safety of groundwater self-supply in low- and middle income countries in relation to faecal contamination. Differences in microbial water quality between source types, settings, countries and ownership were investigated. A search of peer-reviewed studies in low- and middle income countries was conducted in online databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, ProQuest and Environmental Complete. Studies were included if they had sufficient detail about the water samples to be related to groundwater self-supply, contained extractable data on faecal indicator bacteria (FIB) including thermotolerant coliform or Escherichia coli and were published in English between 1990 and April 2020. A total of 30 studies were included, resulting in 100 datasets and 26,981 water samples across the studies. FIB were present in 36% self-supply samples. The odds of FIB being detected was significantly higher for unimproved sources (OR=8.19, 95% CI [4.04–16.59], p<0.001) and for sources in low income countries (OR=3.85, 95% CI [1.85–7.69], p<0.001). Self-supply was significantly more likely to be contaminated than piped supply (OR=3.45, 95% CI [1.52–7.82], p=0.003). However, water quality was highly heterogeneous (I2=90.9%). Egger's test found no evidence of small study publication bias for self-supply compared to public supply. No evidence of bias due to lack of randomization or season was found, but study design and quality could potentially bias the results. To achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6.1 on safe drinking water for all, more attention is needed from governments to engage with self-s...

Guerrero, J, Sok, B, Chapman, AC & Verbič, G 2021, 'Electrical-distance driven peer-to-peer energy trading in a low-voltage network', Applied Energy, vol. 287, pp. 116598-116598.
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Harpprecht, C, van Oers, L, Northey, SA, Yang, Y & Steubing, B 2021, 'Environmental impacts of key metals' supply and low‐carbon technologies are likely to decrease in the future', Journal of Industrial Ecology, vol. 25, no. 6, pp. 1543-1559.
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Heffernan, TW, Daly, M, Heffernan, EE & Reynolds, N 2021, 'The carrot and the stick: Policy pathways to an environmentally sustainable rental housing sector', Energy Policy, vol. 148, pp. 111939-111939.
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Henninger, CE, Brydges, T, Iran, S & Vladimirova, K 2021, 'Collaborative fashion consumption – A synthesis and future research agenda', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 319, pp. 128648-128648.
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Hughes, AE, Haque, N, Northey, SA & Giddey, S 2021, 'Platinum Group Metals: A Review of Resources, Production and Usage with a Focus on Catalysts', Resources, vol. 10, no. 9, pp. 93-93.
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The major applications of PGMs are as catalysts in automotive industry, petroleum refining, environmental (gas remediation), industrial chemical production (e.g., ammonia production, fine chemicals), electronics, and medical fields. As the next generation energy technologies for hydrogen production, such as electrolysers and fuel cells for stationary and transport applications, become mature, the demand for PGMs is expected to further increase. Reserves and annual production of Ru, Rh, Pd, Ir, and Pt have been determined and reported. Based on currently available resources, there is around 200 years lifetime based on current demand for all PGMs, apart from Pd, which may be closer to 100 years. Annual primary production of 190 t/a for Pt and 217 t/a for Pd, in combination with recycling of 65.4 t/a for Pt and 97.2 t/a for Pd, satisfies current demand. By far, the largest demand for PGMs is for all forms of catalysis, with the largest demand in auto catalysis. In fact, the biggest driver of demand and price for Pt, Pd, and Rh, in particular, is auto emission regulation, which has driven auto-catalyst design. Recovery of PGMs through recycling is generally good, but some catalytic processes, particularly auto-catalysis, result in significant dissipation. In the US, about 70% of the recycling stream from the end-of-life vehicles is a significant source of global secondary PGMs recovered from spent auto-catalyst. The significant use of PGMs in the large global auto industry is likely to continue, but the long-term transition towards electric vehicles will alter demand profiles.

Ibrahim, IA & Hossain, MJ 2021, 'Low Voltage Distribution Networks Modeling and Unbalanced (Optimal) Power Flow: A Comprehensive Review', IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 143026-143084.
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The rapid increase of distributed energy resources (DERs) installation at residential and commercial levels can pose significant technical issues on the voltage levels and capacity of the network assets in distribution networks. Most of these issues occur in low-voltage distribution networks (LVDNs) or near customer premises. A lack of understanding of the networks and advanced planning approaches by distribution network providers (DNSPs) has led to rough estimations for maximum DERs penetration levels that LVDNs can accommodate. These issues might under- or over-estimate the actual hosting capacity of the LVDNs. Limited available data on LVDNs' capacity to host DERs makes planning, installing, and connecting new DERs problematic and complex. In addition, the lack of transparency in LVDN data and information leads to model simplifications, such as ignoring the phase imbalance. This can lead to grossly inaccurate results. The main aim of this paper is to enable the understanding of the true extent of local voltage excursions to allow more targeted investment, improve the network's reliability, enhance solar performance distribution, and increase photovoltaic (PV) penetration levels in LVDNs. Therefore, this paper reviews the state-of-the-art best practices in modeling unbalanced LVDNs as accurately as possible to avoid under- or over-estimation of the network's hosting capacity. In addition, several PV system modeling variations are reviewed, showing their limitations and merits as a trade-off between accuracy, computational burden, and data availability. Moreover, the unbalanced power flow representations, solving algorithms, and available tools are explained extensively by providing a comparative study between these tools and the ones most commonly used in Australia. This paper also presents an overview of unbalanced optimal power flow representations with their related objectives, solving algorithms, and tools.

Ibrahim, IA, Sabah, S, Abbas, R, Hossain, MJ & Fahed, H 2021, 'A novel sizing method of a standalone photovoltaic system for powering a mobile network base station using a multi-objective wind driven optimization algorithm', Energy Conversion and Management, vol. 238, pp. 114179-114179.
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A new multi-objective wind driven optimization algorithm is proposed to size a standalone photovoltaic system's components to meet the load demand for a mobile network base station at a 1% loss of load probability or less with a minimum annual total life cost. To improve the sized model's accuracy, a long short-term memory deep learning model is utilized to forecast the hourly performance of a photovoltaic module. The long-term memory model's performance is compared with those obtained by a linear photovoltaic model and an artificial neural network model. The comparison is carried out based on the values of normalized root mean square error, normalized mean bias error, mean absolute percentage error, and the training and testing time. Accordingly, on the values obtained for these statistical errors, the long short-term memory model outperforms better than the linear model and the artificial neural network model based. In addition, a dynamic battery model is utilized to characterize the dynamic charging and discharging process. The findings show that the optimal number of the photovoltaic array and the capacity of the storage battery required to cover the load demand of a mobile network base station are 5.4 kWp and 2640 Ah/48 V, respectively. Besides, the annual total life cycle cost for the sized photovoltaic/battery configuration is 4028.33 AUD/year. The simulation time for the proposed method is 421.25 s. To generalize the sizing results for the mobile network base stations based on Sydney weather conditions, the photovoltaic array and storage battery ratios are calculated as 0.324 and 0.223, respectively. In addition, the cost of an energy unit generated by the optimized system is 0.254 AUD/kWh. Here, the results of the proposed method have been compared with those obtained by developed and recent benchmark published methods. The comparison outcomes show the effectiveness of the proposed method in terms of providing a high availability sized system a...

Kekulandala, B, Jacobs, B & Cunningham, R 2021, 'Management of small irrigation tank cascade systems (STCS) in Sri Lanka: past, present and future', Climate and Development, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 337-347.
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© 2020, © 2020 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Small water storages are recognized as a key invention that facilitated the colonization of the dry zone of Sri Lanka. These small reservoirs, referred to as ‘tanks’, were initially constructed to collect the local runoff and this practice gradually evolved into the construction of larger tanks. Originally tanks were primarily managed by local communities to suit their livelihoods, often as linked Small Tank Cascade Systems (STCS). During the British colonial period, community-led management structures were disregarded and largely disbanded as government converted the governance of larger water storages into centrally managed structures. Since independence, the management of STCS has passed through various government agencies. This paper describes the management of STCS through history and identifies major issues in the current governance model and the challenges and opportunities associated with renewed interest in STCS to support adaptation to climate change. We conclude that contemporary challenges in using STCS for climate adaptation result from past inadequacies in the governance of this water resource.

Khalil, MB & Jacobs, BC 2021, 'Understanding place-based adaptation of women in a post-cyclone context through place attachment', Environmental Development, vol. 39, pp. 100644-100644.
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This paper explores place-based adaptation by women in the coastal settlements of Gabura, Bangladesh through the lens of place attachment theory in the post-cyclone Aila context (after 2009). Place attachment refers to the relationship between people, place and processes in which place-based livelihood resources may be a central consideration. Place attachment is relevant because, unlike men, Gabura women are constrained by their socio-cultural context to remain in place following a natural disaster, in this case cyclone Aila, and therefore must rely on a limited range of local resources to support adaptation through the construction of place-based livelihoods. Drawing on a mixed method approach, we explore women's place-based adaptation (a set of livelihood outcomes) as resulting from multilevel social connections among ‘people’ (e.g. women and NGOs), the ‘place’ (i.e. Gabura, located adjacent to Sundarbans) and its natural resource endowments, and the ‘process’ of transformation of capital from one form (social and natural capital) into other forms (physical and financial) via knowledge sharing (human capital). This paper highlights women's place-based adaptation that reinforces their place attachment (through place dependency and identity) in a post-cyclone context. Rather than seeing the inability of women to leave a place after a disaster as a disadvantage, a place-attachment approach revealed the capacity of women to transform in place where the post-cyclone necessities and constraints were drivers for change.

Khalil, MB, Jacobs, BC & McKenna, K 2021, 'Linking social capital and gender relationships in adaptation to a post-cyclone recovery context', International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, vol. 66, pp. 102601-102601.
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Linking social capital refers to the relationship between a community of insiders (e.g. family, relatives, neighbourhood), outside organizations (e.g. NGOs, aid agencies) and other individuals. Its value in climate change adaptation is widely accepted in developing countries because it can enable access to local knowledge and resources. Women in coastal Bangladesh are subject to exclusion from access to natural resources and are frequently unable to connect with outsiders because of socio-cultural and religious barriers leading to a lack of opportunity for interaction with linking actors. To explore changes in linking social capital for adaptation among women in the post-cyclone Aila-2009 context, a mixed method approach was employed in the villages of Gabura Union (Bangladesh). We argue that the social disruption caused by Aila allowed women to form links with non-government organizations (NGOs), contributing to local adaptive responses (e.g. in agricultural innovation and household handicrafts production). Our observations suggest that of the three commonly identified forms of social capital (i.e. bonding, bridging and linking), bonding relationships within the family appeared to become weaker after a major disaster, which may be attributed to the disruption of reciprocal kinship ties and greater mobility of male family members to search for new economic opportunities in cities. Over time, linking relationships with NGOs contributed to strengthening bonding and bridging among women through establishment of social networks for knowledge sharing and production. These altered relationships and enhancement of linking social capital have produced new adaptation strategies that persisted beyond the immediate post-cyclone recovery period.

Khara, T, Riedy, C & Ruby, MB 2021, 'A cross cultural meat paradox: A qualitative study of Australia and India', Appetite, vol. 164, pp. 105227-105227.
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The 'meat paradox' is the psychological conflict between people's enjoyment of meat and their moral discomfort in relation to animal suffering. To date, most studies on the meat paradox have been in Western contexts where meat-eating is a cultural norm. In comparison, little is known about how the meat paradox is experienced in emerging economies such as India, where the longstanding cultural commitment to vegetarianism is under challenge. Further, most studies to date have been quantitative. This study bridges the knowledge gap by providing a qualitative comparison of the meat paradox in urban Australia and India, using cognitive dissonance theory as its main framework. We conducted in-depth interviews with twenty-two Sydney residents and thirty-three Mumbai residents, aged 23-45 years. The interviews were analysed using a grounded theory approach. In both countries, common strategies to reduce dissonance included distancing, belief in a human-animal hierarchy, carnism and criticisms of alternative dietary practices. Despite these commonalities, the manner in which these strategies manifested was different in each country, reflecting key socio-cultural and institutional differences. Australian participants became aware of the ethical challenges of meat consumption primarily via the media, whereas many Indian participants had direct experience of animal slaughter in wet markets. Thus, while Australian participants had reduced their meat consumption or turned to 'kinder' alternatives, Indian participants resorted to distancing and emotional numbing to reduce dissonance. Further, participants in both countries highlighted instances of moral hypocrisy in relation to vegetarian/vegan practices. While Australian participants discussed self-proclaimed vegetarians who might succumb to a dietary lapse, Indian participants discussed inconsistencies in relation to religious and caste-based norms.

Lee, T & Wakefield-Rann, R 2021, 'Conspicuous and inconspicuous repair: A framework for situating repair in relation to consumer practices and design research', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 294, pp. 126310-126310.
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This article identifies and analyses the implications of a common argument in recent repair literature that assumes the greater valuing of objects and repair in and of themselves is something that is likely to increase rates of repair across the population. This is particularly evident in a certain strand of research and accompanying vocational sentiments that interpret repair through the lens of design and an associated emphasis on materiality. We conceptualise this assumption in relation to a hypothesised opposing view, which is indifferent to the epistemic virtues of repair and, by contrast, places greater emphasis on the everyday practices enabled by acts of repair. Based on developments in the sociological studies of consumption, we propose a conceptualisation of these as ‘conspicuous and inconspicuous repair’. Research from a panel composed of expert designers is used as a context for discussing the assumptions that inform disciplinary aspirations of designers and how they relate more broadly to everyday practices. To conclude we suggest that, while the assumptions of some designers relating to the value of objects and repair can be misguided, they nonetheless have an important role to play in systemic reorientations to responsible production and consumption.

Lee, T & Wakefield‐Rann, R 2021, 'Improving landholder engagement in biodiversity conservation: What can be learned from literary theory and design', People and Nature, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 587-596.
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AbstractDrawing on a case study of an ecological assessment report used in part for landholder engagement by an Australian government biodiversity initiative, this paper illustrates how literary theory and design might aid in designing improved versions of documents and communications used to engage and inform landholders, which may contribute to improved biodiversity outcomes.Biodiversity monitoring and reporting documents used by ecologists to record and communicate data can be required to fulfil different and often contrasting purposes when used in multi‐stakeholder situations. Documents might need to stand up to the scrutiny of different disciplinary domains, such as law, ecology and business, while also informing, entertaining and communicating at an emotional level. In this sense, the design of such documents is a significant challenge, made more difficult by the siloing of disciplinary knowledges that deal with ecological and social concerns.Attention to the design of documents and their role in a broader service system is argued to be an important perspective alongside research into conservation management that focuses on the psychological motivations of landholders and environmental management, planning and governance.A free Plain Language Summary can be found within the Supporting Information of this article.

Leech, B, McIntyre, E, Steel, A & Sibbritt, D 2021, 'The Subjective Well-being and Health-Related Quality of Life of Australian Adults with Increased Intestinal Permeability and Associations with Treatment Interventions', The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, vol. 27, no. 12, pp. 1136-1146.
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Objective: The integrity and function of the gastrointestinal system is important in disease prevention and management. This study aims to describe the management methods used by Australian adults with suspected increased intestinal permeability (IP) and the association with subjective wellbeing (SWB) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Design and Setting: Cross-sectional survey of Australian adults diagnosed with IP or have suspected (undiagnosed) IP. Outcome Measures: Questionnaire items investigating demographic characteristics, self-reported outcome of IP and treatment methods used to manage IP. Participants' HRQoL and SWB according to the 20-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-20) and Personal Wellbeing Index-Adult (PWI-A) scale, respectively. Results: Participants (n = 589) frequently used dietary products (87.9%), dietary supplements (72.9%) and lifestyle therapies (54.6%) for managing IP. Participants had lower (i.e., worse) mean SWB scores for all domains compared to the Australian population (p < 0.001). The number of days IP reported to affect daily living was negatively correlated with SWB and HRQoL (p < 0.001). Participants that reported an improvement in their IP in the previous 12 months were more likely to be treated by a healthcare practitioner (OR = 2.04, p = 0.015), use dietary supplements (OR = 2.66, p = 0.003), participate in vigorous exercise (OR = 2.99, p < 0.001) and employ vagus nerve stimulation (OR = 3.10, p = 0.010). Conversely, they were less likely to consume gluten (OR = 0.35, p < 0.001) or use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (OR = 0.35, p = 0.022). Self-reported improvement of IP (β = 10.70, p < 0.001) and use of dietary products (β = 12.12, p = 0.008) were predictors of a higher level of SWB. Conclusions: Altered IP may pose a greater health burden than previously t...

Liu, P, Amin, N, Miah, R, Foster, T, Raj, S, Corpuz, MJB, Rahman, M, Willetts, J & Moe, CL 2021, 'A method for correcting underestimation of enteric pathogen genome quantities in environmental samples', Journal of Microbiological Methods, vol. 189, pp. 106320-106320.
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Exposure to enteric pathogens in the environment poses a serious risk for infection and disease. The accurate detection and quantification of enteric pathogens in environmental samples is critical for understanding pathogen transport and fate and developing risk assessment models. In this study, we successfully applied TaqMan real-time PCR assays to quantitatively detect five human-specific pathogens (Shigella/EIEC, Salmonella Typhi, Vibrio cholera, Norovirus, and Giardia) in samples from open drains, canals, floodwater, septic tanks, and anaerobic baffled reactors (ABR) collected in Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh from April to October 2019. Overall, the grab and sediment samples showed low inhibition but the ultrafiltration samples collected from open drain had significantly higher (P = 0.0049) degree of PCR inhibition (median Ct = 31.06) compared to the extraction controls (Ct = 28.54). We developed a two-step method to adjust underestimation of pathogen quantities due to PCR inhibition and non-optimum PCR efficiency. Compared to other sample types, ultrafiltration samples demonstrated a wide range of concentration increase (1.0%–182.5%) by pathogens after adjusting for PCR inhibition and non-optimum efficiencies. These quantitative qPCR assays are successful in quantifying multiple enteric pathogens in environmental samples, and the adjustment method would be useful for correcting underestimates of pathogen quantities due to partial PCR inhibition and non-optimum efficiency.

MacArthur, J, Carrard, N & Willetts, J 2021, 'Exploring gendered change: concepts and trends in gender equality assessments', Third World Quarterly, vol. 42, no. 9, pp. 2189-2208.
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Macura, B, Del Duca, L, Soto, A, Carrard, N, Gosling, L, Hannes, K, Thomas, J, Sara, L, Sommer, M, Waddington, HS & Dickin, S 2021, 'PROTOCOL: What is the impact of complex WASH interventions on gender and social equality outcomes in low‐ and middle‐income countries? A mixed‐method systematic review protocol', Campbell Systematic Reviews, vol. 17, no. 2.
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Madden, B, Florin, N, Mohr, S & Giurco, D 2021, 'Spatial modelling of municipal waste generation: Deriving property lot estimates with limited data', Resources, Conservation and Recycling, vol. 168, pp. 105442-105442.
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Given recent circular economy policy and waste minimisation targets, there is a significant opportunity to fundamentally change the way waste is managed in Australia, and re-focus waste management to promote resource recovery and efficiency. Detailed data on household waste generation can assist decision makers in targeting waste minimisation incentives, improving resource recovery and circularity, identifying specific technology and infrastructure gaps and informing future development. Unfortunately, high-resolution spatial estimates of waste generation at the property lot scale is typically unavailable. This study presents a novel spatial model developed to estimate waste generation data at the property lot level. Utilising census data at multiple spatial scales and council waste generation data, we apply our model to estimate quantities of residual waste, dry recyclables and garden waste generated for more than 1,200,000 property lots in the Sydney metropolitan area, Australia. Results show the spatial distribution of estimated household waste generation, achieving a high degree of accuracy when compared to validation data. To illustrate the application of our results in the context of identifying ideal areas for waste processing facilities, we analyse the spatial distribution of available garden waste arising from property lots. An area of intense garden waste generation was identified, indicating a supply area of approximately 13km2 in northern Sydney that can support a facility of approximately 20,000t throughput a year. Our analytical approach presented is novel, and has practical application for locating waste processing facilities; analysing efficient kerbside waste collection services; and in informing data driven urban waste management strategies.

McIntyre, E, Foley, H, Harnett, J, Adams, J & Steel, A 2021, 'Development and preliminary evaluation of the Conventional Medicine Disclosure Index', Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, vol. 17, no. 10, pp. 1791-1799.
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Background

Non-disclosure of conventional medicine use to complementary medicine health professionals may result in patient harm. Currently, no standardised validated instrument is available to measure reasons for conventional medicine disclosure or non-disclosure.

Objective

The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a multidimensional index for identifying reasons for conventional medicine disclosure and non-disclosure by patients.

Methods

Drawing upon a sub-sample of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Health Literacy Disclosure Study (N = 520), a formative measurement approach was used to develop a Conventional Medicine Disclosure Index (CONMED-DI). Variance-based structural equation modelling employing partial least squares evaluated multicollinearity, significance and relevance of the formative indicators to their associated primary constructs.

Results

The CONMED-DI demonstrated adequate construct validity suggesting the CONMED-DI is a pragmatic measure to determine the reasons why people choose to disclose (or not) their conventional medicine use. The CONMED-DI contains 2 second-order measurement models, both with three sub-domains.

Conclusion

The CONMED-DI serves as a preliminary instrument primarily of value to researchers interested in exploring the complementary medicine clinical encounter. The development of targeted interventions that promote disclosure of conventional medicine can be facilitated through understanding patients' reasons for disclosure and non-disclosure and optimise patients' safe use of medicines.

McIntyre, E, Oorschot, T, Steel, A, Leach, MJ, Adams, J & Harnett, J 2021, 'Conventional and complementary health care use and out-of-pocket expenses among Australians with a self-reported mental health diagnosis: a cross-sectional survey', BMC Health Services Research, vol. 21, no. 1, p. 1266.
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Abstract Background Mental health disorders are a global health concern. In Australia, numerous national reports have found that the current mental healthcare system does not adequately meet the needs of Australians with mental illness. Consequently, a greater understanding of how people with a mental health disorder are using the broader healthcare system is needed. The aim of this paper is to explore conventional and complementary health care use and expenditure among Australian adults reporting a mental health disorder diagnosis. Methods A cross-sectional online survey of 2,019 Australian adults examined socio-demographic characteristics, complementary and conventional health care use and the health status of participants. Results 32 % (n = 641) of the total sample (N = 2019) reported a mental health disorder in the previous 3 years. Of these, 96 % reported consulting a general practitioner, 90.6 % reported using prescription medicines, 42.4 % consulted a complementary medicine practitioner, 56.9 % used a complementary medicine product and 23 % used a complementary medicine practice. The estimated 12-month out-of-pocket health care expenditure among Australians with a mental health disorder was AUD$ 4,568,267,421 (US$ 3,398,293,672) for conventional health care practitioners and medicines, and AUD$ 1,183,752,486 (US$ 880,729,891) for complementary medicine practitioners, products and practices. Older people (50–59 and 60 and over) were less likely to consult a CM practitioner (OR = 0.538, 95% CI [0.373, 0.775]; OR = 0.398, 95% CI ...

Middelhoff, E, Andrade Furtado, L, Peterseim, JH, Madden, B, Ximenes, F & Florin, N 2021, 'Hybrid concentrated solar biomass (HCSB) plant for electricity generation in Australia: Design and evaluation of techno-economic and environmental performance', Energy Conversion and Management, vol. 240, pp. 114244-114244.
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Cost-efficient dispatchable renewable technologies are critical for enabling the energy transition towards 100% renewable generation. One promising example involves the integration of biomass boilers with concentrated solar power (CSP) referred to as hybrid concentrated solar biomass (HCSB) plants. This study evaluates the technical feasibility of a potential plant design for a rice-straw-fed HCSB plant. A case study for the Riverina-Murray region of Australia, a prime area for deployment owing to abundant solar and biomass resources is presented. Based on an assessment of different hybrid concepts, we investigate a solar-biomass hybridization with a concentrated solar tower system. With this hybrid concept, both the CSP and biomass boiler can raise steam to feed the high-pressure turbine enabling greater thermal efficiency. We evaluate HCSB plant performance at four scales: 5, 15, 30 and 50 MWe. Depending on size, HCSB plants reach thermal efficiencies from 21 to 34%. Considering the economic feasibility, assuming an internal rate of return (IRR) of 11%, viable deployment requires an electricity price of AU$ 120–350/MWh. The techno-economic assessment demonstrates advantages compared to standalone CSP plants and highlights the competitiveness of HCSB plants compared to other renewable technologies in Australia. The social and environmental impact assessment highlights additional benefits including local job creation and potential carbon emission mitigation.

Mohr, S, Wang, J, Ward, J & Giurco, D 2021, 'Projecting the global impact of fossil fuel production from the Former Soviet Union', International Journal of Coal Science & Technology, vol. 8, no. 6, pp. 1208-1226.
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AbstractDetailed projections of the Former Soviet Union (FSU) fossil fuel production has been created. Russian production has been modelled at the region (oblast) level where possible. The projections were made using the Geologic Resource Supply-Demand Model (GeRS-DeMo). Low, Best Guess and High scenarios were created. FSU fossil fuels are projected to peak between 2027 and 2087 with the range due to spread of Ultimately Recoverable Resources (URR) values used. The Best Guess (BG) scenario anticipates FSU will peak in 2087 with production over 170 EJ per year. The FSU projections were combined with rest of the world projections (Mohr et al. 2015b), the emissions from the High scenario for the world are similar to the IPCC A1 AIM scenario.

Mohseni, S, Brent, AC, Kelly, S, Browne, WN & Burmester, D 2021, 'Modelling utility-aggregator-customer interactions in interruptible load programmes using non-cooperative game theory', International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, vol. 133, pp. 107183-107183.
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Aggregator-activated demand response (DR) is widely recognised as a viable means for increasing the flexibility of renewable and sustainable energy systems (RSESs) necessary to accommodate a high penetration of variable renewables. To this end, by acting as DR aggregators and offering energy trading capabilities to smaller customers, energy retailers unlock additional sources of demand-side flexibility to ensure the cost-optimal operation of RSESs. Accordingly, a growing body of literature has highlighted the ways in which non-cooperative game theory could be used to reduce the gaps between modelled and real-world results for aggregator-mediated DR schemes. This paper aims to contribute to the trends of giving a realistic grounding to research on distributed DR-integrated energy scheduling by using insights from non-cooperative game theory to determine: (1) the optimal trade-off between importing electricity and utilising DR capacity in grid-tied RSESs, (2) the impact of the price elasticity of DR supply of different customer classes – especially, new sources of electricity demand, such as e-mobility – on the system-level dispatch of DR resources, and (3) the financial implications of harnessing the flexibility potential of a large number of end-consumers across different sectors. Accordingly, the principal goal of the paper is to develop an operational planning optimisation model that can be directly applied to real-world aggregator-mediated, market-based demand-side flexibility provisioning domains. To this end, this paper presents the first DR elasticity-aware, non-cooperative game-theoretic DR scheduling model that: (1) yields the best compromise solution between imported power and dispatched DR resources from the utility’s perspective, (2) characterises the utility-aggregator-customer interactions during the market-based DR trade process with several customer categories involved, and (3) disaggregates the total sectoral load on the system to indivi...

Mohseni, S, Brent, AC, Kelly, S, Browne, WN & Burmester, D 2021, 'Strategic design optimisation of multi-energy-storage-technology micro-grids considering a two-stage game-theoretic market for demand response aggregation', APPLIED ENERGY, vol. 287.
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Mohseni, S, Brent, AC, Kelly, S, Browne, WN & Burmester, D 2021, 'Strategic design optimisation of multi-energy-storage-technology micro-grids considering a two-stage game-theoretic market for demand response aggregation', Applied Energy, vol. 287, pp. 116563-116563.
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While industrial demand response programmes have long been valued to support the power grid, recent advances in information and communications technology have enabled new opportunities to leverage the potential of responsive loads in less energy-dense end-use sectors. This brings to light the importance of accurately projecting flexible demand-side resources in the long-term investment planning process of micro-grids. This paper introduces a customer comfort-aware, demand response-integrated long-term micro-grid planning optimisation model. The model (1) draws on non-cooperative game theory and the Stackelberg leadership principles to understand and reflect the strategic behaviour of energy utilities, demand response aggregators, and end-consumers, (2) produces optimal trade-offs between power imported from the main grid and available demand response resources, (3) determines the cost-optimal resource allocation for energy infrastructure, including multiple energy storage systems, and (4) provides a level playing field for emerging technologies, such as power-to-gas and vehicle-to-grid interventions. The multi-energy-storage-technology test-case was effectively applied to achieve 100%-renewable energy generation for the town of Ohakune, New Zealand. Numerical simulation results suggest that the proposed incentive-compatible demand-side management market-clearing mechanism is able to estimate the cost-optimal solution for the provision of renewable energy during the planning phase. The cost-optimal system saves ~21% (equating to around US$5.5 m) compared to a business-as-usual approach, where the participation of end-users in demand response programmes is projected by running uniform price demand response auctions. The most salient distinction of the proposed two-stage (wholesale and retail) demand-side management market model is the continual process of trading, with incentive prices unique to each transaction.

Morns, MA, Steel, AE, Burns, E & McIntyre, E 2021, 'Women who experience feelings of aversion while breastfeeding: A meta-ethnographic review', Women and Birth, vol. 34, no. 2, pp. 128-135.
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PROBLEM:Limited literature is available about women who wish to breastfeed but experience unexpected feelings of aversion in reaction to their infant suckling at the breast while breastfeeding. BACKGROUND:Breastfeeding benefits mothers, infants and society yet breastfeeding rates continue to fall below recommendations in part due to inadequate tailored support after hospital discharge. Influences on breastfeeding are complex and include many physiological, psychosocial and cultural factors. AIM:To better understand the experience of women who have feelings of aversion during breastfeeding by synthesising the existing literature. METHODS:MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Maternity and Infant Care databases were searched for relevant literature published between 2000 to 2019. Using Covidence software, five qualitative research studies were identified. Studies were then analysed using meta-ethnographic qualitative synthesis. FINDINGS:Feelings of aversion during breastfeeding were described as visceral and overwhelming; leading to feelings of shame and inadequacy. This synthesis identified five findings; a central conceptual category of 'it's such a strong feeling of get away from me' with four key metaphors translated from this central conceptual category: 'I do it because I feel it is best for my baby', 'I can't control those feelings', 'I should be able to breastfeed my son and enjoy it', and 'I'm glad I did it'. This phenomenon may negatively affect a women's sense of self and impact on the mother-infant relationship. CONCLUSION:Some women who want to breastfeed can experience feelings of aversion while breastfeeding. The feelings of 'aversion' while breastfeeding can inhibit women from achieving their personal breastfeeding goals.

Paine, G, Goh, L, Thompson, S, Connon, ILC, Prior, JH & Thomas, L 2021, 'Planning for health in higher density living: learning from the experience of Green Square, New South Wales', Australian Planner, vol. 57, no. 3-4, pp. 139-149.
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Pohl, C, Klein, JT, Hoffmann, S, Mitchell, C & Fam, D 2021, 'Conceptualising transdisciplinary integration as a multidimensional interactive process', Environmental Science & Policy, vol. 118, pp. 18-26.
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Integration is a key process in transdisciplinary research and knowledge co-production. Nonetheless, it is often used as a buzzword without specifying what exactly it means or what actually happens during integration. We propose conceptualizing integration as a multidimensional interactive process. We characterize it as an open-ended learning process without pre-determined outcomes. Integration designates relations established throughout a transdisciplinary research process between elements that were not previously related. Those elements are participants in the process and their thought-styles and thought-collectives and more specifically pieces of knowledge, ideas, or practices from different thought-collectives as well as views of individual researchers and practitioners. Integration can happen at manifold instances of a transdisciplinary research process. It can take place among two, several, or all participants and can be one-sided or mutual. It might include insights, practices, frameworks, or concepts shared by two, several, or all participants. Consensus is only one along with other ways of retaining plurality of thought-styles and seeing integration as a balance between them that remains subject to continuous revision. To analyse or achieve effective integration, further dimensions beyond the cognitive have to be taken into account including at least an emotional and a social-interactional dimension.

Rahim, MS, Nguyen, KA, Stewart, RA, Ahmed, T, Giurco, D & Blumenstein, M 2021, 'A clustering solution for analyzing residential water consumption patterns', Knowledge-Based Systems, vol. 233, pp. 107522-107522.
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Water utility companies in urban areas face two major challenges: ensuring there is enough water for everyone during prolonged drought and maintaining adequate water pressure during the hours of peak demand. These issues can be overcome by applying data analytics and machine learning to the data gathered from digital water meters. For water conservation and demand management strategies to be effective, utility companies need to gain a better understanding of consumer behaviours, habits and routines. To accomplish this goal, we adapted a clustering approach to reveal residential water consumption patterns within metered data. In the experiment, we used two data sets (engineered features data set as well as the times of use and weighted probabilities of use data set) based on the data collected over 10 months from 306 households in Melbourne, Australia. For the engineered features data set, first, we identified the number of optimal clusters. We then performed extensive experiments to find the best clustering approach in terms of performance evaluation and clustering quality. We chose the hierarchical agglomerative clustering technique based on the nature of the data and the objective of the study. We observed that for the engineered features data set, k-means is the best performing clustering technique after considering performance metrics. For the other data set, we found that the number of clusters varies based on the type of water-consumption event, type of day (i.e., weekday or weekend), profiling interval and probability of use. In addition, we observed that insight into tap-water usage could be used to determine the population's adaptation of hygiene practices in an unprecedented time, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, we recommend that future clustering studies also employ aligned socio-demographic data and other key features.

Rahim, MS, Nguyen, KA, Stewart, RA, Giurco, D & Blumenstein, M 2021, 'Advanced household profiling using digital water meters', Journal of Environmental Management, vol. 288, pp. 112377-112377.
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Advanced householder profiling using digital water metering data analytics has been acknowledged as a core strategy for promoting water conservation because of its ability to provide near real-time feedback to customers and instil long-term conservation behaviours. Customer profiling based on household water consumption data collected through digital water meters helps to identify the water consumption patterns and habits of customers. This study employed advanced customer profiling techniques adapted from the machine learning research domain to analyse high-resolution data collected from residential digital water meters. Data analytics techniques were applied on already disaggregated end-use water consumption data (e.g., shower and taps) for creating in-depth customer profiling at various intervals (e.g., 15, 30, and 60 min). The developed user profiling approach has some learning functionality as it can ascertain and accommodate changing behaviours of residential customers. The developed advanced user profiling technique was shown to be beneficial since it identified residential customer behaviours that were previously unseen. Furthermore, the technique can identify and address novel changes in behaviours, which is an important feature for promoting and sustaining long-term water conservation behaviours. The research has implications for researchers in data analytics and water demand management, and also for practitioners and government policy advisors seeking to conserve valuable potable-water resources.

Riedy, C 2021, 'The critical futurist: Richard Slaughter’s foresight practice', Futures, vol. 132, pp. 102789-102789.
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Ruby, M & Khara, T 2021, 'Vegan: Widening the circle', Psychologist, vol. 34, no. 1.

Ruoso, L-E & Plant, R 2021, 'Distributive and contextual equity in landholder participation in biodiversity offsets: a case study of biodiversity offsets in New South Wales, Australia', Ecosystems and People, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 6-24.
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While the challenges represented by biodiversity offsets in terms of biodiversity outcomes have been scrutinised in the scientific literature, less attention has been paid to the equity challenges they represent, particularly with regard to landholders’ individual ability to participate in biodiversity offsets. We address this knowledge gap by providing insights into the factors that enable some landholders and prevent others to participate in the biodiversity offset scheme operating in New South Wales (NSW, Australia). To do so, we build on the literature on Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES), which addresses a range of equity challenges related to PES, albeit with a specific focus on developing countries. Our results show that experience, access to resources and information, support through formal and informal networks and land size explain why some landholders manage to participate in the biodiversity offset scheme in NSW, while others do not. In the discussion, we focus on identifying the support non-participating landholders would need in order to participate in the scheme and we provide recommendations to improve the equity in landholders’ access to biodiversity offsets in New South Wales. We also discuss the specificity of equity dimensions in a developed country context.

Sibbritt, D, McIntyre, E, Steel, A, Peng, W & Adams, J 2021, 'Integrative health services use for depression in middle-aged and older Australian women', European Journal of Integrative Medicine, vol. 46, pp. 101367-101367.
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Introduction: Globally, depressive disorders affect over 311 million people and women are more likely than men to suffer depression. However, no study has comprehensively described the diverse health services used for managing depression in middle-aged and older women. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was sent to 800 Australian women aged over 45-year reporting a diagnosis of depression, ( a sub-study of the 45 and Up Study) in 2016. The survey measured consultations with conventional, allied, and complementary health practitioners, and use of medications and complementary health products/practices for depression, and the associated out-of-pocket expenses. Results: Of the 361 (45.1%) participants returning a completed questionnaire, most women (72.2%) consulted at least one health practitioner, while 40.7% used at least one prescription medication and 51.8% used at least one form of complementary product or practice for depression in the previous 12 months. Women with more severe self-reported depression were more likely to consult with doctors and allied health practitioners, and use prescription medications and multiple complementary health products/practices. Combined integrative health out-of-pocket expenditure on depression management by the women in our study was $568.0 per annum, equating to approximately AU$367 million per annum for Australian women aged 50 years and over. Conclusion: Middle-aged and older Australian women were high users of integrative health services for the management of depression. Women with depression have an additional financial burden associated with their mental health services requiring consideration by primary health practitioners when recommending treatments for depression.

Soeters, S, Siscawati, M, Ratnasari, Anggriani, S, Nailah & Willetts, J 2021, 'Gender equality in the government water, sanitation, and hygiene workforce in Indonesia: an analysis through the Gender at Work framework', Development Studies Research, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 280-293.
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Syvrud, A, Pohlner, H, Punthakey, JF, Grant, M & Green, T 2021, 'Advancing Urban Water Security in the Indus Basin, Pakistan—Priority Actions for Karachi and Lahore', Water, vol. 13, no. 23, pp. 3399-3399.
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Despite growing recognition of solutions to water scarcity challenges, decision-makers across the world continue to face barriers to effective implementation of water planning, governance and management. This is evident in the cases of Lahore and Karachi in the Indus Basin in Pakistan and illustrated through the experiences of the provincial government departments and utilities. Water scarcity and associated challenges are continuing to impose significant costs on these cities, which continue to grow as water availability further declines, demand increases, water quality deteriorates, and infrastructure degrades. A team of Australian water experts was commissioned by the Australian Water Partnership to diagnose urban water challenges and identify priority actions for improved water security, in collaboration with Pakistani partners. This paper presents the outcomes of that work. This includes a synthesis of the published literature and data on the geographical, climatic, and water scarcity contexts of both Karachi and Lahore. It then identifies responses to water insecurity that have been considered or implemented in the past and the barriers that have inhibited the effectiveness of these efforts. Finally, it presents actions within five priority action areas that Pakistani stakeholders have identified as being most practical and impactful for improving water security outcomes.

Teske, S, Pregger, T, Simon, S, Naegler, T, Pagenkopf, J, Deniz, Ö, van den Adel, B, Dooley, K & Meinshausen, M 2021, 'It Is Still Possible to Achieve the Paris Climate Agreement: Regional, Sectoral, and Land-Use Pathways', Energies, vol. 14, no. 8, pp. 2103-2103.
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It is still possible to comply with the Paris Climate Agreement to maintain a global temperature ‘well below +2.0 °C’ above pre-industrial levels. We present two global non-overshoot pathways (+2.0 °C and +1.5 °C) with regional decarbonization targets for the four primary energy sectors—power, heating, transportation, and industry—in 5-year steps to 2050. We use normative scenarios to illustrate the effects of efficiency measures and renewable energy use, describe the roles of increased electrification of the final energy demand and synthetic fuels, and quantify the resulting electricity load increases for 72 sub-regions. Non-energy scenarios include a phase-out of net emissions from agriculture, forestry, and other land uses, reductions in non-carbon greenhouse gases, and land restoration to scale up atmospheric CO2 removal, estimated at −377 Gt CO2 to 2100. An estimate of the COVID-19 effects on the global energy demand is included and a sensitivity analysis describes the impacts if implementation is delayed by 5, 7, or 10 years, which would significantly reduce the likelihood of achieving the 1.5 °C goal. The analysis applies a model network consisting of energy system, power system, transport, land-use, and climate models.

Tong, S, Prior, J, McGregor, G, Shi, X & Kinney, P 2021, 'Urban heat: an increasing threat to global health', BMJ, vol. 375, pp. n2467-n2467.
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Tumilar, AS, Milani, D, Cohn, Z, Florin, N & Abbas, A 2021, 'A Modelling Framework for the Conceptual Design of Low-Emission Eco-Industrial Parks in the Circular Economy: A Case for Algae-Centered Business Consortia', Water, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 69-69.
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This article describes a unique industrial symbiosis employing an algae cultivation unit (ACU) at the core of a novel eco-industrial park (EIP) integrating fossil-fuel fired power generation, carbon capture, biofuel production, aquaculture, and wastewater treatment. A new modelling framework capable of designing and evaluating materials and energy exchanges within an industrial eco-system is introduced. In this scalable model, an algorithm was developed to balance the material and energy exchanges and determine the optimal inputs and outputs based on the industrial symbiosis objectives and participating industries. Optimizing the functionality of the ACU not only achieved a substantial emission reduction, but also boosted aquaculture, biofuel, and other chemical productions. In a power-boosting scenario (PBS), by matching a 660 MW fossil fuel-fired power plant with an equivalent solar field in the presence of ACU, fish-producing aquaculture and biofuel industries, the net CO2 emissions were cut by 60% with the added benefit of producing 39 m3 biodiesel, 6.7 m3 bioethanol, 0.14 m3 methanol, and 19.55 tons of fish products annually. Significantly, this article shows the potential of this new flexible modelling framework for integrated materials and energy flow analysis. This integration is an important pathway for evaluating energy technology transitions towards future low-emission production systems, as required for a circular economy.

Watari, T, Nansai, K, Nakajima, K & Giurco, D 2021, 'Sustainable energy transitions require enhanced resource governance', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 312, pp. 127698-127698.
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The global transition to fundamentally decarbonized electricity and transport systems will alter the existing resource flows of both fossil fuels and metals; however, such a transition may have unintended consequences. Here we show that the decarbonization of both the electricity and transport sectors will curtail fossil fuel production while paradoxically increasing resource extraction associated with metal production by more than a factor of 7 by 2050 relative to 2015 levels. Importantly, approximately 32–40% of this increase in resource extraction is expected to occur in countries with weak, poor, and failing resource governance, indicating that the impending mining boom may result in severe environmental degradation and unequal economic benefits in local communities. A suite of circular economy strategies, including lifetime extension, servitization, and recycling, can mitigate such risks, but they may not fully offset the growth in resource extraction. Our findings underscore the importance of institutional instruments that enhance the resource governance of entire low-carbon technology supply chains, along with circular economy practices. In the absence of such actions, the decarbonization of electricity and transport sectors may pose an ethical conundrum in which global carbon emissions are reduced at the expense of an increase in socio-environmental risks at local mining sites.

Wyborn, C, Montana, J, Kalas, N, Clement, S, Davila, F, Knowles, N, Louder, E, Balan, M, Chambers, J, Christel, L, Forsyth, T, Henderson, G, Izquierdo Tort, S, Lim, M, Martinez‐Harms, MJ, Merçon, J, Nuesiri, E, Pereira, L, Pilbeam, V, Turnhout, E, Wood, S & Ryan, M 2021, 'An agenda for research and action toward diverse and just futures for life on Earth', Conservation Biology, vol. 35, no. 4, pp. 1086-1097.
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AbstractDecades of research and policy interventions on biodiversity have insufficiently addressed the dual issues of biodiversity degradation and social justice. New approaches are therefore needed. We devised a research and action agenda that calls for a collective task of revisiting biodiversity toward the goal of sustaining diverse and just futures for life on Earth. Revisiting biodiversity involves critically reflecting on past and present research, policy, and practice concerning biodiversity to inspire creative thinking about the future. The agenda was developed through a 2‐year dialogue process that involved close to 300 experts from diverse disciplines and locations. This process was informed by social science insights that show biodiversity research and action is underpinned by choices about how problems are conceptualized. Recognizing knowledge, action, and ethics as inseparable, we synthesized a set of principles that help navigate the task of revisiting biodiversity. The agenda articulates 4 thematic areas for future research. First, researchers need to revisit biodiversity narratives by challenging conceptualizations that exclude diversity and entrench the separation of humans, cultures, economies, and societies from nature. Second, researchers should focus on the relationships between the Anthropocene, biodiversity, and culture by considering humanity and biodiversity as tied together in specific contexts. Third, researchers should focus on nature and economies by better accounting for the interacting structures of economic and financial systems as core drivers of biodiversity loss. Finally, researchers should enable transformative biodiversity research and action by reconfiguring relationships between human and nonhuman communities in and through science, policy, and practice. Revisiting biodiversity necessitates a renewed focus on dialogue among biodiversity communities and beyond that critically reflect...

Yu, M, Wiedmann, T & Langdon, S 2021, 'Assessing the greenhouse gas mitigation potential of urban precincts with hybrid life cycle assessment', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 279, pp. 123731-123731.
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Dwyer, S 1970, 'MyTown Microgrid – a community first data driven approach to microgrids', Kyushu Asia Energy Week 2021, Kyushu.

Dwyer, S 1970, 'MyTown Microgrid – a community first data driven approach to microgrids', 2nd Virtual Power Plants, Microgrid, Large Scale Solar and Energy Storage Innovations Forum, Online.

Friedlander, J & Leimbach, T 1970, 'B&B Highway: biodiversity in the 'burbs', Re-Mediating the Wild: The 16th Conference on Communication and Environment. International Environmental Communication Association., online.

Ghaudenson, R, Priadi, CR & Foster, T 1970, 'Effectiveness of Groundwater Boiling as Household Water Treatment in Metro and Bekasi Cities, Indonesia', E3S Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences, pp. 04002-04002.
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Groundwater serves as a major drinking water source due to inadequate piped supplies in Indonesia. To eliminate the health risks associated with groundwater consumption, boiling appears as the most suitable and cost-effective treatment technique and widely practiced in Indonesia. Despite treatment efforts, inappropriate water storage and handling practices pose a higher risk of recontamination after treatment. The objective of this study was to analyse the effectiveness of groundwater boiling and treated water recontamination in Metro and Bekasi cities, Indonesia. Groundwater at the source and point of use samples were surveyed and assessed from a total of 116 households, resulting in 60% and 35% E. coli contamination, respectively. Paired testing involving boiling observed a reduction in microbial risk for 45% of households. However, 12% samples had an increase in risk even though boiling was reported. Furthermore, E. coli concentration at source prior to boiling and point of use after boiling showed a statistically significant difference (N=111, P<0.01). This study demonstrated the effectiveness of boiling in reducing contamination, although recontamination was evident in some cases, likely due to unsafe water storage and unhygienic environment.

Grant, M 1970, 'Gender Equality and Inclusion: Critical Ingredients for Sustainable Water Management', OzWater, Adelaide.

Guerrero, J & Morstyn, T 1970, 'Call-options in Peer-to-Peer Energy Markets', 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT Asia), 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT Asia), IEEE, pp. 1-5.
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Harera, A, Putri, GL & Foster, T 1970, 'Self-Supply Service Level Assessment as Drinking Water Source in Bekasi City (Case Study: Jatiluhur, Sumur Batu, and Jatirangga Villages)', E3S Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences, pp. 04004-04004.
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Drinking water sources derived from groundwater using selfsupply approaches are widely used in Bekasi City because only 26.8% of households are connected to the piped distribution. These self-supplied water systems can be assessed to determine how people choose a better drinking source. Therefore, this study aims to assess the service level attributes of self-supply, including accessibility, availability, and quality. A longitudinal monitoring method by means of a monthly survey to respondents was used to mens perceptions of taste, smell, color, availability, and safety. The results on both household and citywide scale showed boreholes were perceived to deliver a high service level. On the household scale, 93% of boreholes user got ‘high’ score for water service assessment, while dug wells were only 76%. During the 8 months survey, it was shown that 45% of respondents change their main source of drinking water from self-supply to other source for several reasons. Therefore, this study is expected to provide an overview related to the resilience of selfsupply drinking water for a certain period.

Kumar, A & Grant, M 1970, 'Inclusive water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) workplaces: Guidance for the WASH sector', UNC Water and Health Conference, Online.

Lewis, M, Schweitzer, J, Cunningham, R & Jacobs, B 1970, 'Navigating complex organisational change: putting sustainable transitions theory to practice', ISPIM Connects Global 2020: Celebrating the World of Innovation, ISPIM Connects Global 2020: Celebrating the World of Innovation, Virtual.

Mills, F, Foster, T, Willetts, J, Falletta, J, Amin, N, Rahman, M, Liu, P, Raj, S, Moe, C & Norman, G 1970, 'Improving containment in dense low-income areas: Septic tanks discharging to drains are not a safe solution', International Faecal Sludge Management Conference, Online.

Mohseni, S, Brent, AC, Burmester, D, Browne, WN & Kelly, S 1970, 'Adding a Computationally-Tractable Probabilistic Dimension to Meta-Heuristic-Based Microgrid Sizing', TENCON 2021 - 2021 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON), TENCON 2021 - 2021 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON), IEEE, Auckland, New Zealand, pp. 464-469.
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A robust solution to the optimal micro-grid (MG) sizing problem requires comprehensive quantification of the underlying parametric uncertainties-particularly, the uncertainty in forecasts of meteorological, load demand, and wholesale electricity price time-series data. However, the associated data-driven processes for probabilistic uncertainty quantification are computationally expensive. Accordingly, the mainstream meta-heuristic-based MG sizing literature has failed to concurrently quantify more than four sources of forecast uncertainty. To address this knowledge gap, this paper introduces a novel computationally efficient, probabilistic MG sizing model that enables the simultaneous treatment of any (reasonable) number of data uncertainty. This provides a platform to characterize the uncertainty in ambient temperature and river streamflow for the first time in the MG optimal sizing literature. Importantly, the model supports the associated long-Term strategic MG energy planning optimization processes through in-depth analyses of the worst-case, most likely case, and best-case planning scenarios. To demonstrate the utility of the proposed model for community MG projects, a case study is presented for the town of Ohakune, New Zealand. Notably, the numeric simulation results have shown that the whole-life cost of the conceptualized MG would have been underestimated and overestimated by as much as 17% and 30% respectively in the best-case and worst-case scenarios if the problem-inherent uncertainties were not explicitly factored into the associated techno-economic analyses.

Nong, A, Mukheibir, P & Fane, S 1970, 'Participatory, adaptive and integrated urban water management: Tensions and potential solutions', OzWater'21, OzWater'21, Australian Water Association, Adelaide.

Northey, S 1970, 'Two perspectives on the future of battery minerals supply', Australian Japan Symposium, Web conference.

Ren, Z, Verbic, G & Guerrero, J 1970, 'Reward Structures for Prosumers Participating in Virtual Power Plants', 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT Asia), 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT Asia), IEEE, pp. 1-5.
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Sebastian, I, Fam, D & Prior, J 1970, 'The rise of transdisciplinary boundary organisations - a framework and case study from the University of Technology Sydney', International Transdisciplinary Conference - Creating spaces and cultivating mindsets for learning and experimentation, online.

Septarini, A, Islami, BB, Putri, GL, Pratama, MA, Foster, T, Willetts, J & Priadi, CR 1970, 'Sanitation inspection of household fecal containment in Bekasi, Indonesia', IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, IOP Publishing, pp. 012004-012004.
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Abstract On-site sanitation (OSS) is widely known as the preferred system in Indonesia, providing low-cost wastewater treatment. The majority of households use pour-flush latrines coupled with containment in the form of cubluks or septic tanks, but compliance with relevant technical and maintenance standards is low. Poorly designed and unmanaged containment may not treat fecal waste effectively, potentially contaminating the groundwater and the soil and threatening human health. This study aimed to determine the condition and effluent quality of household fecal containment in Bekasi City. A social and technical survey was conducted through questionnaires and observations of 260 households in three poor urban villages of Jatiluhur, Sumur Batu, and Jatirangga, to obtain data on containment design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Effluent samples were collected from eight households, and laboratory tests were conducted to determine the chemical oxygen demand (COD), biological oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), ammonia, and E. coli levels. The data was analyzed with descriptive statistics, and the sanitation facilities in the three villages were categorized as safely managed (0.8%); basic (66%); limited (2.3%); unimproved (29%); and open defecation (1.5%) based on JMP sanitation ladder. On average, the effluent samples exceeded relevant quality standards, except regarding BOD (10.9 ± 4.14 mg/L) and pH (7 ± 0.3). The results of this study can be used as a baseline to improve the conditions of sanitation facilities in poor areas.

Watson, R, Fane, S & Boerema, A 1970, 'Regulation of Water Conservation - Essential or Excessive?', OzWater'21, Adelaide.

Watson, R, Fane, S, Kumaran, K & Aristuti, L 1970, 'Challenging the approach to non-potable recycled water planning', OzWater'21, OzWater'21, AWA, Adelaide, pp. 1-7.
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There is a perception that non-potable recycled water can be an expensive option, particularly for residential developments. This perception is in part due to the way that systems are planned and built to manage reliability of supply and uncertainty in demand. Building on the past 20 years of experience in recycled water investment, this paper firstly reviews the planning assumptions that have asignificant impact on recycled water system costs and/or cause ongoing problems with system operation. It then identifies areas where there is the potential for change enabling the creation of a lean recycled scheme.

Briggs, C, Frangos, M, Bassani, T & Hollingsworth, J Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney 2021, First Nations Guidelines: Case Studies on First Nations community engagement for renewable energy projects., Prepared for NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment by UTS-ISF.

Briggs, C, Rutovitz, J, Visser, D, Sharpe, S, Taylor, H, Jennings, K, Niklas, S, Annette, B, Ferraro, S, Mahmoudi, F, Sharp, D & Mortimer, G Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney 2021, E3 Opportunity Assessment: Developing the future energy workforce., Prepared for Race for 2030 by UTS-ISF.

Briggs, C, Teske, S, Langdon, R, Hemer, M, Howard, P & Marsh, P Blue Economy CRC 2021, Offshore Wind: Prospects for Australia, Blue Economy CRC.

Butterworth, J, Uytewaal, E, Rozenburg, E, Adjagodo, A, Al Afghani, MM, Chowdhury, SN, Dickin, S, Gaddam, SR, Iman, AMS, Jimale, LH, Liera, C, Njoroge, G, Qowamuna, N, Sanchez, Z, Abu Syed, M, Willetts, J, Winterford, K & Zongo, B IRC, UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures and SWA Research and Learning Constituency 2021, Strengthening mutual accountability in partnerships for WASH: Part 2 - Summary of six country case studies, New York, NY, USA.

Cunningham, I Engineers Without Borders Australia 2021, Broadening Indigenous participation in STEM, Australia.

Dominish, E & Sharpe, S ILO 2021, Reducing the footprint? How to assess carbon emissions in the garment sector in Asia, pp. 1-37, Bangkok, Thailand.
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The textile and garment sector accounts for a significant proportion of global carbon emissions,estimates range between 6 and 8 per cent of total global carbon emissions, or some 1.7 billion tonnes incarbon emissions per year. The Paris Agreement sets out to limit global warming to less than 2 degreesabove pre-industrial levels, with the preferable target of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees. The emissionreductions associated with achieving this goal are significant – to reach this target, global emissions willneed to decline by about 45 per cent (on 2010 levels) by 2030 and be at net zero by 2050. This report provides an explainer on how and where carbon emissions accrue across the textile andgarment sector supply chain as a precursor to identifying where in the supply chain action should bemost targeted. The findings show that emissions occur all along the value chain, but are most significantin the yarn and fabric production phase, which is also consistent with other environmental impacts suchas water consumption and chemicals use.

Dominish, E, Florin, N & Wakefield-Rann, R Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, Reducing new mining for electric vehicle battery metals: responsible sourcing through demand reduction strategies and recycling, Sydney.

Dominish, E, Hettiarachchi, K, Samarakoon, D, Esham, M, Winterford, K & Jacobs, B Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, Research Summary: Social and market research on organic waste value chains in Sri Lanka, Sydney, Australia.

Dominish, E, Hettiarachchi, K, Samarakoon, D, Esham, M, Winterford, K & Jacobs, B Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, Social and market research on organic waste value chains in Sri Lanka, Sydney, Australia.

Dwyer, S & Mey, F ISF-UTS 2021, Milestone 2 MyTown Microgrid: Community Engagement Summary Report, Sydney.

Dwyer, S, Braslavsky, J, Graham, P, Havas, L, Heslop, S, Hossain, J, Ibrahim, I, Amin, R, Khorasany, M, Langham, E, Nagrath, K, Guerrero Orbe, J, Razzaghi, R, Sherman, J & Spak, B RACE for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre 2021, Opportunity Assessment: Network Visibility and Optimising Hosting Capacity, Sydney.

Dwyer, S, Dargaville, R, Nagrath, K, Thorpe, A, Milton, A, James, B, McGrath, B, Hargroves, C, Kuch, D, Meegahapola, L, Newman, P & Paevere, P RACE for 2030 CRC 2021, N1 Opportunity Assessment: Electric Vehicles and the Grid., Sydney.

Dwyer, S, Shah, R, Rutovitz, J, Langham, E & Smith, H Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney 2021, Milestone 2 MyTown Microgrid: Options List and Boundary Options Report, Report prepared as part of MyTown Microgrid project by UTS-ISF.

Fane, S, Atherton, A, Mukheibir, P, Chong, J, White, S, Butler, A & Turner, A Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, A Novel Approach to Risk Stratification: Stage 1 Report, Prepared for Water Corporation by UTS-ISF.
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The conclusions of the report consider how the novel risk stratification approach might be applied more generally across Water Corporation’s corporate risks, could improve consideration of risk appetite by the Board, might prove a useful lens for risk manager in the organisation and be taken forward in next steps to improve risk reporting to the Board.

Fane, S, Liu, A, Falletta, J, Butler, A & Wilmot, K Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, Cost Benefit Analysis of Increasing Water Efficiency Standards for Fixtures and Appliances, Prepared for the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning VIC by UTS-ISF.

Fane, S, Liu, A, Falletta, J, Kim, Y, Butler, A & Jones, A Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, Impact of Increased Water Efficiency Standards and Rebates for Fixtures and Appliances for Residential and Non-residential Buildings in Victoria - DRAFT, Prepared for the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning VIC by UTS-ISF.

Foster, T, Lala, S, Budhathoki, R, Yadav, A, Singh, RP, Chhetri, S, Chhetri, A & Dhakal, S SNV 2021, Unpacking inequalities in rural access to Nepal’s safely managed water services, The Hague.

Fuller, J & Cheung, H Next25 2021, Next25 Recoded: Understanding and improving how Australia makes its future, Australia.

Gero, A & Winterford, K University of Technology Sydney 2021, Climate change action for civil society programming: Mapping of DFAT-funded ANGO activities, Sydney.

Gero, A, Megaw, T, Winterford, K & Cunningham, R University of Technology Sydney 2021, Deep Dive Evaluation of Climate Change, Disaster Resilience and Food Security in the Pacific: Final Report, pp. 1-76, Sydney.

Gonzalez Botero, D & Carrard, N SNV 2021, Research Report: Gender transformative leadership in WASH during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Hague.

Jayathilake, N, Drechsel, P, Dominish, E & Carrard, N Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, Fact Sheet: Opportunities for Improving Organic Waste Systems: Kaduwela Case Study, Sydney, Australia.

Jayathilake, N, Drechsel, P, Dominish, E & Carrard, N Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, Organic Waste System Assessment: Kaduwela Municipal Council, Sydney, Australia.

Kelly, S, Vines, K, Kobelentz, K, Rutovitz, J, Atherton, A & Herring, J UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures & Climate-KIC Australia 2021, The Use of Climate Scenarios in Australia, Sydney.
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ISF worked in partnership with Climate-KIC Australia to undertake research and prepare a report for the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. The research incorporated a literature review, case studies and foundational information on climate scenario development and use, which could underpin the development of national guidance on approaches to climate scenarios. It also provides high-level guidance for how organisations can use climate scenarios to better understand physical and transition risks and opportunities for use in decision-making and strategic planning.

Kumar, A, Grant, M & Willetts, J ISF-UTS 2021, Inclusive water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) workplaces - guidance for the WASH sector, Sydney Australia.

Kumar, A, Siscawati, M, Septiani, A, Ratnasari and Nailah & Willetts, J Institute for Sustainable Futures 2021, What will it take to strengthen diversity amongst female water, sanitation and hygiene entrepreneurs in Indonesia? Summary Brief, Sydney.

Langham, E, Niklas, S, Nagrath, K, Dwyer, S & Rutovitz, J Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney 2021, MyTown Microgrid: Business Model Scan and Market and Regulatory Review Report, Report prepared as part of MyTown Microgrid project by UTS-ISF.

Langham, E, Rutovitz, J, Smith, H & Dwyer, S Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney 2021, Milestone 2 MyTown Microgrid: Conceptual Data & Analytical Framework Report, Report. Report prepared as part of MyTown Microgrid project by UTS-ISF.

MacArthur, J & Moung, V Water for Women 2021, Exploring gender transformations for staff members of iDE Cambodia’s SMSU3 WASH Program: Visual Persona Report, Water for Women.

McCoy, T, Dwyer, S, Hogarth, M, Langham, E, Rutovitz, J & Smith, H Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney 2021, Milestone 2 MyTown Microgrid: Data Monitoring Deployment Report, Report prepared as part of MyTown Microgrid project by UTS-ISF.

Megaw, T, Winterford, K & Falletta, J Prepared for Act for Peace, OfERR, TBC, by the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, 'I'm Prepared': Equality for Refugee Women in the Return and Reintegration Context, Year 3 Learning Report, Sydney.

Megaw, T, Winterford, K, Arifiani, SD, Low, I & Robinson, L Prepared for Plan International Asia-Pacific Hub, by Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, Regional Research on Girls’ Civic Engagement and Activism for Gender Equality in Asia-Pacific, Sydney.

Megaw, T, Winterford, K, Edington, S, Thomson, J, Xavier, F, Sooriyakumary, S & Moore, T Prepared for Act for Peace, OfERR, TBC, by the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, Gender Equality and Empowerment for Refugee Women in Return and Reintegration Contexts (Policy Brief), Sydney.

Mills, F, Kohlitz, J & Willetts, J UNICEF 2021, Climate resilient urban sanitation in Indonesia Hazards, impacts and response in four cities - Technical Paper, Indonesia.

Mukheibir, P, Fane, S, Watson, R, Falletta, J & Butler, A Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, Systems Water Efficiency Estimation Tool (SWEET) – Local Water Utility Water Efficiency Measures Feasibility Study, Prepared for DPE by UTS-ISF.

Mukheibir, P, Fane, S, Watson, R, Falletta, J & Butler, A Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, Systems Water Efficiency Estimation Tool (SWEET) – Systems Results Report, Prepared for the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment NSW by UTS-ISF.

Retamal, M, Panandiker, AP, Talwar, S, Sah, S & King, S Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) 2021, Business models for a circular economy for plastics in India, Australia.

Russell-Bennett, R, Kuch, D, Riedy, C, Gardner, J, Chong, HYJ, Niklas, S, Clements, A, Flew, T, Mathmann, F, McAndrew, R, Letheren, K, Minunno, R, Amin, R, Goulding, B, Zimbatu, A & Whittaker, L Queensland University of Technology 2021, E1 Theme: Trust-building for collaborative win-win customer solutions. Opportunity Assessment Roadmap Report, Brisbane.

Rutovitz, J, Langham, E & Smith, H Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney 2021, Specification for Analytical Engine and Decision Support Tool, . Report prepared as part of MyTown Microgrid project by UTS-ISF.

Rutovitz, J, Niklas, S, Guerrero Orbe, J, Briggs, C & Taylor, H Prepared for Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources 2021, Measuring the Energy Workforce in Australia – Pilot Survey, Sydney.

Rutovitz, J, Visser, D, Sharpe, S, Taylor, H, Jennings, K, Atherton, A, Briggs, C, Mey, F, Niklas, S, Bos, A, Ferraro, S, Mahmoudi, F, Dwyer, S, Sharp, D & Mortimer, G RACE for 2030 2021, Developing the future energy workforce. Opportunity assessment for RACE for 2030, Sydney, Australia.

Sharpe, S ILO and ASEAN 2021, Regional Study on Green Jobs Policy Readiness in ASEAN, pp. 1-94, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Green jobs are a high priority in ASEAN as evidenced by the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprintand the ASEAN Declaration on Promoting Green Jobs for Equity and Inclusive Growth adopted at theASEAN Summit in 2018. Many ASEAN Member States (AMS) have already made inroads into definingand counting green jobs within their economies and building the skills and capacities of policy makers.Each AMS is working at a different pace, and with a differing focus. The consequence is that gaps existin knowledge and data sources for green jobs at the ASEAN level.The aims of this report are to:1. highlight a policy framework for the promotion of green jobs and just transition, and then2. use this framework to assess the policy readiness of AMS for promoting green jobs and justtransition.The policy mix for promoting green jobs and skills, as well as a just transition, is broad, encompassingmany policy fields including development and employment policy, energy policy, industry policy, trainingand skills development, as well as sectoral level policies and policies at different jurisdictional levels.The broad array means that policy coherence and coordination are also critical issues in the successfulimplementation of policies for promoting green jobs.

Sharpe, S & Berry, F International Labour Organisation 2021, Greener Clothes? Environmental Initiatives and Tools in the Garment Sector in Asia, Bangkok, Thailand.
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As one of the most globalized supply chains, the textile and garment sector is facing challenges in ensuring social and environmental sustainability. In response to these challenges and in recognition of the complex and multi-faceted drivers of and solutions to these issues, many multi-stakeholder initiatives, tools and assessment platforms have been developed and implemented throughout the supply chain. There is a great deal of diversity in these initiatives, including differences in their focus, the actors involved, who the beneficiaries are, the longevity of the activities and how they define and measure success. For many stakeholders the number and diversity of initiatives is confusing.This report aims to map those initiatives that specifically incorporate environmental sustainability and analyse their coverage across the sector. The first part of the report analyses an illustrative group of these initiatives in terms geographic and sectoral coverage, target participants, operating model, method of intervention, scale, success and replicability, with the aim of identifying where and how these initiatives can and are enhancing environmental sustainability in the garment sector, and to identify if and where any gaps exist in initiatives offerings. The second part investigates the coverage and reach of environmental initiatives to micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the sector.This report has been produced under the Decent Work in the Garment Sector Supply Chains in Asia project, funded by the Government of Sweden.

Sharpe, S & Retamal, M International Labour Organisations 2021, Effective Regulations? Environmental Impact Assessment in the Textile and Garment Sector in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Viet Nam, pp. 1-54, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Environmental regulations provide protection for both environmental assets and the livelihoods ofcommunities that depend on these assets. Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is one of the centralmechanisms for environmental regulation, and a critical tool in planning for and ensuring sustainabledevelopment. The purpose of EIA is to ensure the protection and conservation of the environment andnatural resources in the process of industrial and infrastructure development. EIA is both a planning tooland a decision-making mechanism.

Sharpe, S, KALLIO, K, Veem, K & Martinez-Fernandez, M-C ILO 2021, Opportunities for a Just Transition to environmental sustainability and COVID-19 recovery in the textile and garment sector in Asia, pp. 1-35, Bangkok, Thailand.
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The impact of COVID-19 on the textile and garment sector in Asian countries has been and continues to beimmense, and may last for a very long time. While countries in the West are emerging from the pandemicwith some optimism that life will soon return to pre-pandemic levels, new COVID-19 outbreaks in Asiaare pushing back hopes for a recovery in 2021 and the health and mental effects in communities arechallenging pre-pandemic achievements related to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.This report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the textile and garment sector, specificallythe employment and enterprise impacts, and contextualizes these within the wider development impactsof the sector – social, economic and environmental; both positive and negative – to ask the question: howsustainable is the sector?

Soeters, S, Mukheibir, P & Willetts, J SNV Netherlands Development Organisation 2021, Treatment technologies in practice: On-the-ground experiences of faecal sludge and wastewater treatment, The Hague.

Talwar, S, Parakkal, ST, Arora, K, Niazi, Z & Retamal, M Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) 2021, A review of the policy framework for a circular economy for plastics in India, Australia.

Teske, S & Niklas, S Report prepared for Stand Earth Canada 2021, Fossil Fuel Production: Trajectories for a 1.5˚C Energy Pathway., Stand Earth Canada.

Teske, S, Niklas, S & Langdon, R Published by TUMI Management Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH 2021, TUMI Transport Outlook 1.5°C - A global scenario to decarbonise transport, Bonn, Eschborn/Germany.

Wakefield-Rann, R, Fane, S & Butler, A Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, Water Smart Homes in Greater Sydney: A Field Guide for the Future, Prepared for Sydney Water by UTS-ISF.

Watson, R, Fane, S & Butler, A Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, Review of Greater Sydney's Water Efficiency Program - DRAFT, Prepared for the Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Environment NSW by UTS-ISF.

Watson, R, Fane, S, Butler, A, Falletta, J, Liu, A & Mukheibir, P Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, Progressing Water Efficiency in Regional NSW, Prepared for the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment by UTS-ISF.

Willetts, J, Mills, F & Kohlitz, J UNICEF 2021, Climate Resilient Urban Sanitation in Indonesia: Hazards, impacts and responses in four cities, Indonesia.

Willetts, J, Winterford, K, Dickin, S, Soeters, S, Uytewaal, E, Butterworth, JA & Rozenberg, E UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures, SEI, IRC and SWA Research and Learning Constituency 2021, Strengthening mutual accountability in partnerships for WASH: Part 1 - Literature review and learning from other sectors, New York, NY, USA.

Wilmot, K & Berry, F CRC RACE for 2030 2021, Pathways to Scale Evidence of environmental, social and economic benefits of large-scale residential retrofits, Sydney Australia.

Wilmot, K, Minunno, R, Fox-Reynolds, K & Vines, K CRC RACE for 2030 2021, H2 Fast Track: Pathways to Scale: Barriers, opportunities and impacts of retrofitting one million+ homes, pp. 1-127, Perth.
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Australia needs a targeted and coordinated effort to retrofit the millions of existinghomes. This report presents the foundational research that will underpin an effort toengage private finance to begin by retrofitting over one million Australian homes forthermal and energy efficiency. The scheme aims to retrofit homes so that they cansupport Australia’s current and future comfort and energy needs and facilitate thetransition to renewable energy.The way we generate and use energy is transforming. Our homes need to evolvealongside this to support our needs for comfort, efficiency, and resilience.Maximising thermal and energy efficiency in homes, moving energy demand into periodsof maximum renewable generation, and enabling electrification can also support thetransition toward net zero.Based on modelling in this report, retrofitting one million existing Australian homesacross five years could:• Reduce average home energy use by up to 9,000kWh per year• Reduce average home emissions by up to 5.8 tonnes CO2 eq per year• Create an up to $55 billion private finance investment opportunityA bespoke home retrofit, addressing needs identified through a whole-of-homeassessment could reduce an average home energy bill by up to $1,600 per year.A large-scale home retrofit scheme can create jobs for Australian communities, reduceenergy use for heating and cooling and cut carbon emissions whilst stimulating privateinvestment. This is evidenced by international retrofit programs. This project reviewedeight international programs from the United Kingdom, Europe, United States of America,and New Zealand. These programs demonstrated that large-scale retrofits can beeffectively implemented and yield positive impacts including stimulate investment, saveenergy, reduce greenhouse gas emission, increase employment and local businessactivity, provide good return on investment of public money (1:4+), create health benefitsfor home occupants and increase ...

Wilmot, K, Wang, S, Mey, F, Wright, S & Assaf, J CRC RACE for 2030 2021, Residential Solar Pre-cooling Literature Review, Sydney Australia.

Wilmot, K, Wang, S, Rutowitz, J, Chen, D, white, S, Miller, W, Ma, Y, Susilawati, C, Arlinkasari, F, Heslop, S, McGill, I, Bruce, A, Lau, T, Bruno, F, Boland, J & Evans, M CRC RACE for 2030 2021, H1 Opportunity Assessment: Residential Solar Pre-cooling Opportunity Assessment: Final report November 2021, pp. 1-109, Sydney Australia.
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This Opportunity Assessment is a scoping study to determine what is currently understood about residentialsolar pre-cooling and pre-heating (SPC/H) and therefore guide where RACE for 2030 should focus itsresearch efforts.The intended outcome of SPC/H is to cost effectively shift solar energy from when it is abundant towhen energy is required for heating and cooling. The purpose is to achieve grid load smoothingwhich is expected to address and peak demand and minimum demand, leading to lower customerelectricity bills, and improved solar hosting capacity.Over the last decade significant rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity has been added in Australia, withnew installations and a growth in average system size. SPC/H is increasingly seen as an effective demandresponse strategy, where the peak solar irradiance can be used to meet the peak electricity demand. Itrequires market-ready remote monitoring and control technologies as well as adequate thermal inertia ofhomes to reduce peak demand and therefore network infrastructure costs, consumers’ energy bills andgreenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.Specifically, the concept of SPC and SPH requires two components:• Reduce energy demand for home heating and cooling in the evening peak (when demand typicallypeaks), and• Soak up daytime solar power capacity (when the solar resource is typically abundant) to supplycooling and heating.The first focus of SPC/H is to use a household’s own PV system to power cooling and heating, but it is alsorelevant for houses without PVs to soak up the excess capacity in the grid supplied by solar installationsnearby. The technologies to facilitate these two approaches are similar but the incentives for householderswill be different. Of particular concern is the ability of the building to retain the heating or cooling. Poor qualitybuildings will leak the heat or coolth so that little benefit remains into the evening when needed by theoccupants. Testing this is the...

Winterford, K, Gero, A, Megaw, T, Cunningham, R & Fee, A Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney 2021, Deep Dive Evaluation of Human Rights in southern Africa, Sydney, Australia.

Zeibots, M, Dwyer, S & Nagrath, K ISF-UTS 2021, Lithgow Electric Car Park: Summary report, Sydney.

Berry, F, Jacobs, B, Cisneros, F & Brown, J 2021, 'Progress in the Spatial Modelling of Food Insecurity in Australia: A Foodbank Australia White Paper'.
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Foodbank Australia is the largest provider of vital foodstuffs to charities around Australia, distributing241,000 meals a day to 2,600 charities. The paper seeks to unpack Foodbank’s efforts to apply spatial and data science to its distribution data toidentify patterns in food insecurity across a range of operational scales.

Briggs, C, Rutovtiz, J, Langdon, R, Jazbec, M & Nagrath, K 2021, 'Market capacity for electricity generation and transmission', Infrastructure Australia.

Chowdhury, TJ 2021, 'Pain Into Power, Wounds Into Wisdom: Exploring Women's Experiences of Wellbeing in the Cyclone Shelters of Bangladesh'.

Colley, TA, Valerian, J, Hauschild, MZ, Olsen, SI & Birkved, M 2021, 'Using Life Cycle Assessment and Circular Economy Principles to Address Nutrient Depletion in Tanzanian Sisal Fibre Production', MDPI AG.
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Cordell, D, Brownlie, WJ & Esham, M 2021, 'Commentary: Time to take responsibility on phosphorus: Towards circular food systems', Elsevier BV, pp. 102406-102406.
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Cunningham, I 2021, 'Designing for motivations in community-managed rural water supply'.
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Malawi has achieved significant progress in rural water supply (RWS) coverage in the last 20 years. However, sustaining RWS services has proved difficult, compromising the health, economic, and education benefits associated with improved supply. As in most low-income countries, community-based management (CBM) is the dominant approach used in Malawi to manage RWS. In CBM, volunteer village water point committee (WPC) members are responsible for the operation and maintenance of RWS. The CBM model assumes a community’s interest in sustained RWS will motivate them to take on management responsibilities. However, members’ motivations have been oversimplified in academic and practice literature.This doctoral research determined the drivers, nature and impacts of members’ motivations. The research analysed: the types and quality of members’ motivations; the influence of context, including an asset-based community development (ABCD) program approach, in shaping these motivations; and the implications of motivations for committees’ management effectiveness. The research examined six WPC case studies in rural Malawi. Methods included semi-structured interviews, a borehole survey, and a motivation questionnaire. Self-Determination Theory, a theory of motivation, was used to explore motivation constructs. The theory proposes a continuum of motivation types determined by the degree to which behaviour is experienced as autonomous or controlled. Most members’ motivations were low to moderately autonomous. Higher-quality autonomous motives of WPC participation included the benefits of reduced water collection times, pro-social motives, and enjoyment associated with collaboration and opportunities to exercise initiative. Members’ autonomous motivations were internalised, and associated with persistence and navigating management challenges. Controlled motives also drove members’ participation, these included status-seeking, avoiding shame, and avoiding disappointing...

Downes, J, Borg, K & Florin, N 2021, 'A type of ‘biodegradable’ plastic will soon be phased out in Australia. That’s a big win for the environment', The Conversation.

Dwyer, S 2021, 'MyTown Microgrid – a community first data driven approach to microgrids'.
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Dwyer, S 2021, 'MyTown Microgrid – a community first data driven approach to microgrids'.
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Fam, D, Klien, J, Hoffman, S, Mitchell, C & Pohl, C 2021, 'Transdisciplinary integration: A multidimensional interactive process', Integration and Implementation Sciences.

Feijoo, ES, Fürst, S, Ahrari, S, Bartnik, T, Chautard, A, Furey, S, Gosling, L, Kor zenevica, M, MacArthur, J & Opondo, M 2021, 'Women’s empowerment through rural water supply activities: A practical guide by and for practitioners of the Rural Water Supply Network'.

Grant, M, Winfield, D, Tilleard, S, Webber, T, Harriss, D & Madav, A 2021, 'BasinGuide: A guide to river basin planning'.

Hracs, BJ, Brydges, T, Haisch, T, Hauge, A, Jansson, J & Sjoholm, J 2021, 'Culture, Creativity and Economy Collaborative Practices, Value Creation and Spaces of Creativity', Routledge.
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This book nuances our understanding of the contemporary creative economy by engaging with a set of three key tensions which emerged over the course of eight European Colloquiums on Culture, Creativity and Economy (CCE): 1) the tension ...

Khara, T 2021, 'Opinion: Human beings in lockdowns and non-human animals in captivity: Some thoughts and parallels', The Vegan Society, UK.

Kohlitz, J, Gero, A & Megaw, T 2021, 'Climate-resilient WASH and climate projections', DevPolicy Blog.

Kumar, A, Logue, D, Gonzalez Botero, D, Goddard, G, Willetts, J, Winterford, K, Dunn, M & Rumsey, M 2021, 'International development research impact: 10 key insights', Devpolicy Blog.

Leipold, S, Petit-Boix, A, Luo, A, Helander, H, Simoens, M, Ashton, W, Babbitt, C, Bala, A, Bening, C, Birkved, M, Blomsma, F, Boks, C, Boldrin, A, Deutz, P, Domenech, T, Ferronato, N, Gallego-Schmid, A, Giurco, D, Hobson, K, Husgafvel, R, Isenhour, C, Kriipsalu, M, Masi, D, Mendoza, JMF, Milios, L, Niero, M, Pant, D, Parajuly, K, Pauliuk, S, Pieroni, M, Richter, J, Saidani, M, Smol, M, Peiró, LT, Ewijk, SV, Vermeulen, W, Wiedenhofer, D & Xue, B 2021, 'Lessons, narratives and research directions for a sustainable circular economy', Research Square Platform LLC.
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