Rob Raven

This comprehensive report explores the efforts of the Monash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI)’s approach to supporting sustainability transitions through systems and behaviour change. It reflects on how MSDI initiatives contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Drawing on 21 case studies, the report introduces the types of systems targeted, the strategies used … from CONTOURS OF AN MSDI TRANSITIONS APPROACH TO ACHIEVING THE SDGS

This project, led by Rob Raven, Christoph Brodnik, Xue Ruo Ng and Megan Farrelly from Monash University, analyses Australia’s research and innovation (R&I) policy through the lens of ‘three frames’: • innovation for growth (Frame 1), which focuses on R&D investment and economic competitiveness; • national systems of innovation (Frame 2), which emphasises coordination, collaboration, … from Challenge-led innovation policy in Australia

Accelerated decarbonization of academic conferences is necessary and urgent. Despite the window of opportunity that COVID-19 created for rethinking conferences, there is a risk of slipping back into old habits now that restrictions are lifted. This commentary reports on recent experiences with a unique, sustainable approach to academic conferencing involving an international partnership and hub … from Transitioning to sustainable academic conferences needs more experimentation and reflection