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Biography
Dr Cameron Allen is a sustainability scientist and international expert in sustainable development and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Cameron applies his expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, integrated assessment modelling and transformation research to demonstrate how the SDGs can be used as a blueprint to guide policy and investment decisions that deliver a more prosperous, equitable and sustainable future. Cameron’s research responds to growing demand from governments, business, and other stakeholders to better understand and navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain future which is being shaped by interrelated shocks and megatrends.
Cameron has close to 20 years professional experience working with research institutions, the United Nations, the Australian Government and international NGOs. He is currently a Senior Advisor to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and previously supported the intergovernmental negotiations on the SDGs at the UN. Cameron has worked as a UN advisor on green economy, environmental management and statistics, and also worked as a manager in the Australian Department of Climate Change, Department of Environment, and the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Cameron’s research and work are interdisciplinary with a focus on practical problem solving and actionable science. His qualifications include a PhD and MPhil in sustainable development, a Master of Environmental Management, and Bachelor degrees in business and science. Cameron has published widely in the fields of sustainable development, environmental science and policy, and sustainability science.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Sustainable Development, PhD, University of New South Wales
Award Date: 1 Sep 2020
Sustainable Development, MPhil, University of New South Wales
Award Date: 1 Sep 2016
Environmental Management, Master of Environmental Management, University of New South Wales
Award Date: 1 Nov 2008
Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science
Award Date: 30 Jun 2001
Business (Management and Economics), Bachelor of Business
Award Date: 30 Nov 1997
External positions
Senior Advisor, Sustainable Development Solutions Network Association
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of New South Wales
Network
Projects
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Sustainable Development Goals Localisation and VLR
Trundle, A., Briggs, J., Acuto, M., Oke, C., Thwaites, J., Malek Pour, S., Venville, E., Allen, C., Boulton, J., Chesterfield, C. & Eadie, M.
Melbourne City Council (City of Melbourne)
1/07/21 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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Modelling ambitious climate mitigation pathways for Australia's built environment
Allen, C., Oldfield, P., Teh, S. H., Wiedmann, T., Langdon, S., Yu, M. & Yang, J., Feb 2022, In: Sustainable Cities and Society. 77, 14 p., 103554.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
A review of scientific advancements in datasets derived from big data for monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals
Allen, C., Smith, M., Rabiee, M. & Dahmm, H., 2021, In: Sustainability Science. 16, p. 1701-1716 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus) -
City footprints and SDGs provide untapped potential for assessing city sustainability
Wiedmann, T. & Allen, C., Dec 2021, In: Nature Communications. 12, 1, 10 p., 3758.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus) -
Modelling national transformations to achieve the SDGs within planetary boundaries in small island developing states
Allen, C., Metternicht, G., Wiedmann, T. & Pedercini, M., 2021, In: Global Sustainability. 4, 13 p., e15.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus) -
Priorities for science to support national implementation of the sustainable development goals: a review of progress and gaps
Allen, C., Metternicht, G. & Wiedmann, T., Jul 2021, In: Sustainable Development. 29, 4, p. 635-652 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
15 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Dean's Award for Outstanding PhD Theses
Allen, Cameron (Recipient), 1 Jun 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)