Core expertise

Sustainability and societal transformation
Transitions in urban water systems

Biography

Briony is motivated by a mission to drive societal transformations so we can thrive in the face of sustainability challenges such as climate change, population growth and urban intensification.
Her research focus is on interdisciplinary solutions that have real-world impact for water, climate and cities. She’s particularly interested in the dynamics and governance of sustainability transformations, with emphasis on collaborative processes and diagnostic tools that support change in policy and practice. She’s worked with cities across Australia and internationally in action research settings to develop strategic guidance for cities pursuing visions of a water-sensitive future.
As the Director of MSDI Water with the Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Briony leads cross-faculty research and enterprise initiatives, bringing together Monash’s water expertise to support progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.