Research output per year
Research output per year
PhD, Professor in Environmental sociology and planning, Prof
Research activity per year
I began my professional career helping farmers reclaim drifting sand dunes in the South Australian Mallee, then moved to supporting groups in Victoria with activities as diverse as managing their creek frontages to maintain populations of Trout Cod, to fostering group management skills to maintain Landcare groups. A common thread throughout my agency employment was working with, and learning from, the people who manage the land. Indeed, as I learned more about environmental management I came to appreciate that humans are part of a complex, dynamic social-ecosystem.
Since commencing employment at CSU in 2004 both my teaching and research have centred on predominantly social aspects of this social-ecosystem. My research interests include regional scale adaptive management, and the related topics of participatory approaches and social learning. I am particularly interested in qualitative research approaches, including participatory and collaborative research which empowers communities. I also employ analysis of social discourse to better understand the rural societies in which we live.
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Doctor of Philosophy, Improving the outcomes of adaptive management at the regional scale, Charles Sturt University
Award Date: 29 Apr 2005
Master of Natural Resources, University of New England
Award Date: 09 Oct 1999
Bachelor of Agricultural Science, University of Melbourne
Award Date: 09 Apr 1983
Program Leader (Investing in High Performance Soils), High Performance Soils CRC
2018 → …
Board member, Albury Conservation Company
2010 → 2021
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report (public)
Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Research output: Other contribution to conference › Poster
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
Watts, R. (Recipient), Abell, J. (Recipient), Allan, C. (Recipient), Amos, C. (Recipient), Bellio, M. (Recipient), Clarke-Wood, B. K. (Recipient), Finlayson, C. (Recipient), Greenwood, T. (Recipient), Hall, A. (Recipient), Howitt, J. (Recipient), Humphries, P. (Recipient), Jenkins, K. (Recipient), Kopf, R. (Recipient), McCasker, N. (Recipient), Robinson, W. (Recipient), Janel, V. (Recipient), Wassens, S. (Recipient), Wolfenden, B. (Recipient) & Zander, A. (Recipient), 05 Aug 2015
Prize: Award › Internal award
Allan, C. (Participant)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Industry
Allan, C. (Invited speaker) & Mitchell, M. (Invited speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Academic
Allan, C. (Participant)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
Allan, C. (Guest editor), Flint, C. (Guest editor), Thoms, M. (Guest editor) & Watts, R. (Guest editor)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial responsibility
Watts, R. (Speaker) & Allan, C. (Participant)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Government
Max Finlayson, C., Allan, C., Mitchell, M., Culas, R. & Finlayson, M.
14/02/17
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Watts, R., Abell, J., Allan, C., Amos, C., Bellio, M., Clarke-Wood, B. K., Finlayson, C., Greenwood, T., Hall, A., Howitt, J., Humphries, P., Jenkins, K., Kopf, R., McCasker, N., Robinson, W., Wassens, S., Wolfenden, B. & Zander, A.
10/08/15
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Allan, C. (Participant)
Impact: Public policy Impact