Dr Thomas Wanner

Biography/ Background

Thomas Wanner finished his PhD in international political economy at Flinders University of South Australia in 2004, and since then worked as a lecturer in the fields of development studies, geography and environmental studies. He is originally from Germany and moved to Australia in 1988.

Teaching Interests

Undergraduate courses:

GEST 2025/3035 Environment and Development

GEST 2009/3009 Environmental Impact Assessment

Postgraduate courses:

GEST 5006 People and the Environment in the Asia-Pacific

GEST 5003 Environmental Impact Assessment

GEST 5005 Community Engagement

Research Interests

Gender and development: with a particular interest in men in development theory and practice

Indigenous knowledge and sustainable development

Culture, community and ecological sustainability: with a particular interest in food security and biodiversity

Global ecological governance

Climate change and Small Island Developing States

Education for Sustainability

Publications

·             Wanner, T. (2009). ‘Men-streaming Food Security: Gender, Biodiversity and Ecological Sustainability.’ The International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability, Vol. 5. www.sustainability-journal.com

·             Wanner, T. (2008).’Leaving Green Footprints: South Australia’s Strategic Plan and Ecological Footprint.’ South Australia Geographical Journal, Vol. 107, pp. 86-102.

·             Wanner, T. (2007). 'The Bank's Greenspeak and Sustainable Development,' in David Moore (ed.). The World Bank: Development, Poverty, Hegemony, South Africa: University of Natal Press.

·             Wanner, T. (1997). ‘The Religion of the World Bank’,The Flinders Journal of History & Politics, Vol. 19, pp. 216-220.

Entry last updated: Tuesday, 26 May 2009