Safe Climate Australia contributors bring expertise across climate science, policy, security, communications, research and advocacy — helping strengthen understanding of climate risks, response pathways and the need to restore safe climate conditions.
David Spratt
Research Director and Climate Analyst
Author examining existential threats, policy failures and urgent mitigation requirements globally.
Paul Gilding
Author & Corporate Advisor
Former executive advising business transformation, economic shifts and sustainability strategy implementation.
Anastasia Kapetas
Geopolitical Analyst and Communications Strategist
Expert analysing disinformation, security dynamics and technology impacts on democratic resilience.
Saul Griffith
Decarbonisation Engineer and Systems Innovator
Engineer designing electrification pathways accelerating energy transition and emissions reduction globally.
Charlie Veron
Marine Biologist and Coral Taxonomist
Renowned scientist studying reefs, biodiversity loss and ocean ecosystems under warming.
Chris Barrie
Former Defence Chief and Security Advocate
Ex-ADF leader highlighting climate threats, national security risks and policy urgency.
Peter Garrett
Environmentalist, Activist, Former Government Minister
Environmental campaigner, musician and policymaker advancing conservation and climate action nationally.
Alia Armistead
Climate and Energy Research Specialist
Researcher analysing emissions trends, policy impacts and sustainable energy systems development.
David King
Climate Policy Analyst and Scientific Advisor
Former chief scientist advising governments on emissions, innovation and global climate governance.
Ian Dunlop
Energy Expert and Strategic Advisor
Former executive advising decarbonisation, resource constraints and systemic economic transition risks.
Cheryl Durrant
Climate Security Analyst and Defence Strategist
Former military leader specialising preparedness, resilience and climate risk integration strategies.
Hans Joachim Schellnhuber
Climate Physicist and Policy Advisor
Leading scientist modelling Earth systems, tipping points and planetary boundaries and informing policy.
Katherine Wells
Environmental Lawyer and Policy Consultant
Advises on environmental law, governance, regulatory frameworks and policy development processes.
Philip Sutton
Climate Strategist and Environmental Advocate (1951-2022)
Thought leader advancing safe climate frameworks, restoration goals and mobilisation strategies.
Kristy Howey
Environmental Lawyer and Executive Director
Specialises in advocacy, research, strategy, Indigenous governance, law, development and environmental protection.
Tim Costello
Social Justice Advocate & Former World Vision Australia CEO
Leading voice on social justice, poverty, humanitarian response, community leadership and public advocacy.
Michael Thomas
Security Analyst and Defence Academic
Former army officer researching geopolitics, strategy and climate-security risks internationally.
Sherri Goodman
National Security and Climate Risk Leader
Pioneer linking defence planning, environmental change, geopolitical stability and security frameworks.
Matthew Wright
Renewable Energy Analyst and Advocate
Clean energy expert promoting zero-carbon solutions, industrial transformation and sustainable infrastructure.
Neil Greet
Climate Security Analyst and Advisor
Retired colonel assessing defence implications, environmental instability and strategic planning challenges.
Adrian Hindes
Earth Systems Analyst and Researcher
Studies SRM, CDR, tipping points, risks, ethics, governance and impacts.
