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Nicola Thomas

Lecturer in Economics , Dr

     https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6137-7843
    20202026

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    Dr Nicola Thomas is an applied economist specialising in agricultural and environmental economics, with expertise spanning climate risk, biodiversity loss, sustainable land use, green finance and decarbonisation. Her research integrates economic and biophysical modelling to address complex natural resource challenges and inform evidence‑based policy across government and industry. 

    Nicola has led and contributed to major projects on soil health, water market reform, emissions modelling, water pollutant treatment in riverine environments, regional resilience and sustainable investment, producing insights that support long‑term climate adaptation and land management strategies. Nicola’s research program is characterised by interdisciplinary collaboration, strong stakeholder engagement and a commitment to delivering practical, policy‑relevant outcomes for agricultural systems and rural communities.

    Nicola has a research focus on contemporary curriculum design, analytical capability, active learning and real‑world application. Her peer reviewed publications integrates popular culture into teaching practices to support student engagement and critical thinking development.  In her teaching she integrates current economic issues, supporting student success across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Nicola coordinates and develops the economics stream at Charles Sturt University teaching core undergraduate and postgraduate subjects including:

    • ECO130 Business Economics,
    • ECO511 Economics for Business,
    • ECO220 Macroeconomic Analysis, 
    • ECO228 Macroeconomics 

    Subject keywords

    • Climate Change Impacts
    • Sustainability
    • Biodiversity evaluation
    • Land use modelling
    • Soil carbon
    • Carbon sequestration

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    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):

    1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
      SDG 2 Zero Hunger
    2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    3. SDG 4 - Quality Education
      SDG 4 Quality Education
    4. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
      SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
    5. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
      SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
    6. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
      SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    7. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
    8. SDG 13 - Climate Action
      SDG 13 Climate Action
    9. SDG 15 - Life on Land
      SDG 15 Life on Land
    10. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
      SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    11. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
      SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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