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Dr Rebecca Huntley

Researcher, author and social commentator talking about climate change in a way that makes a difference

Dr Rebecca Huntley is one of Australians foremost researchers on social trends. She holds degrees in law and film studies and a PhD in Gender Studies. She has lead research at Essential Media and Vox Populi and was a director at Ipsos Australia. For a number of years, she ran her own research and consultancy firm working closely with climate and environment NGOs, government and business on climate change strategy and communication. She is now Director of Research at the agency 89DegreesEast.

She is the author of numerous books including How to Talk About Climate Change in a Way that Makes a Difference (Murdoch books, 2020). Rebecca was a broadcaster with the ABC’s RN and presented The History Listen and Drive on a Friday. She writes regularly for The Monthly and Australian Traveller Magazine and has written op eds for The Guardian and The SMH.

She is the Chair of the Advisory Board of Australian Parents for Climate Action. She is a member of the Advisory Group for the Climate Solutions Centre at the Australian Museum and the Sydney Environment Institute.

She was an adjunct senior lecturer at the School of Social Sciences at The University of New South Wales. She is a registered Commonwealth marriage celebrant. She is the mother of three girls and lives in Sydney.

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Key Points for Dr Rebecca Huntley

Dr Rebecca Huntley is on the Artistic Advisory Board of the Bell Shakespeare Company.
She is an adjunct senior lecturer at the School of Social Sciences at The University of New South Wales and a board member of The Whitlam Institute.
Rebecca Huntley is the author of numerous books including Still Lucky: why you should feel optimistic about Australia and its people.
Rebecca is the broadcaster of The History Listen on ABC's RN.
The Truth in Social Research - TEDx Sydney.

Topics for Dr Rebecca Huntley

Social trends
Consumer sentiment
Food and cooking trends
Politics

Testimonials for Dr Rebecca Huntley

Rebecca Huntley is an engaging speaker and provides an entertaining analysis of important sociological research and data.
Bournda Environmental Education Centre
NSW Department of Education

Rebecca Huntley’s book has cut the gordian knot that has bedevilled discussion around climate change for the past 15 years – how to convince Australians we need to act now. No other Australian speaker communicates so clearly and persuasively on the national issue of our times.
Former Executive Director
Chifley Research Centre

Rebecca Huntley has injected incredible vitality to our sector and the way in which our sector works together. Combining top-quality research and analysis with a great ability to communicate individually and across the whole sector, Rebecca has driven better collaboration and improved communications in organisations big and small.
Strategist
Climate Action Network Australia

Rebecca Huntley is a brilliant speaker – intelligent, incisive and polished but also warm and entertaining. Her work on climate change is impressive and original, and incredibly relevant to audiences. She is wonderful to work with and highly professional in her approach.
Director
Centre for Ideas

Rebecca Huntley is one of Australia's leading experts in the psychology of climate change, and particularly in how to communicate the science, impacts and solutions. She is knowledgeable, warm, and engaging - she'll take your audience on a heartfelt journey and change their lives.
CEO
Environmental Leadership Australia