Stewardship Research

Stewardship Research

Stewardship
Research

Bridging science and action to foster environmental stewardship behaviours

Climate Justice Analysis

Academic & Landscape Reports

Comprehensive analysis of climate justice discourse across academic research and civil society organizations, examining equity and justice dimensions.

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Campaign Outcomes Analysis

Interactive Dashboard

Track and analyze environmental campaign outcomes across different regions and sectors, measuring effectiveness and impact.

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Understanding Stewardship Research

Our research explores the human dimensions of environmental stewardship, examining how farmers and agricultural communities make decisions about land and water management practices that affect the Great Barrier Reef.

Human Dimensions

Examining the social, economic, and cultural factors that influence environmental decision-making in agricultural communities.

Communication Analysis

Understanding how stewardship practices are communicated and promoted across different agricultural sectors and regions.

Evidence-Based Insights

Providing research-based insights to improve stewardship programs and communication strategies for better environmental outcomes.

Current Research Projects

Explore our ongoing research initiatives examining stewardship behaviours, climate justice, and environmental campaign effectiveness

Reef Stewardship Enablers & Barriers

2022 Scientific Consensus Statement

A comprehensive analysis of 106 peer-reviewed research papers examining the key factors that enable or prevent adoption of water quality management practices in Great Barrier Reef catchments. This consensus statement synthesizes evidence on trust, economic incentives, social capital, and cultural dimensions affecting farmer decision-making.

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Communication Norms Analysis

SPADES Report Findings

A detailed examination of over 3,800 communication norms from across Queensland's agricultural sectors. This research identifies patterns in how stewardship practices are discussed, promoted, and reinforced through industry communications, extension materials, and peer-to-peer interactions among farmers and land managers.

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Climate Justice Analysis

Academic & Landscape Reports

A comprehensive dual analysis examining climate justice discourse across academic research and civil society organizations. This research maps how equity, justice, and fairness dimensions are integrated into climate action, identifying gaps and opportunities for more inclusive environmental movements and policy frameworks.

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Campaign Outcomes Analysis

Interactive Dashboard

An interactive analytical tool tracking environmental campaign effectiveness across different regions, issue areas, and organizational approaches. This dashboard enables evidence-based assessment of advocacy strategies, helping organizations understand what works in driving environmental policy change and behaviour shifts.

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Do you have research that contributes to understanding stewardship behaviours? We welcome submissions of relevant research to expand our datasets and improve our understanding.

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