Neil Gunningham

Professor, Fenner School of Environment and Society and Regulatory Institutions Network, Australian National University

Pioneering work in law and society as an interdisciplinary social scientist has resulted in Professor Neil Gunningham making significant contributions in the research fields of environmental law, regulation and governance.

Various national and international government agencies have commissioned him to undertake high-level policy research and consultancies. In recent years these have included the United Nations Environment Program, OECD, US Environment Protection Agency and the US Multi-State Working Group on the Environment.

Professor Gunningham’s most substantial contributions have been in the interdisciplinary research fields of safety, health and environmental law, regulation and policy.

His achievements include work on the theory of regulatory design and efforts to directly influence regulatory policy.

For NCGRT he will be chief investigator on a sub-program exploring policy, institutional, law and governance issues.  The project is focusing on the application of statutory water management planning to achieve the sustainable use of groundwater.

Professor Gunningham has extensive experience in researching and advising about water resources planning and policy instruments for water resources management, and routinely works with agencies and managers on such issues.

Chief Investigator Program 5. Email Neil Gunningham