Amanda McKenzie | |
---|---|
Alma mater | Monash University University of Melbourne |
Known for | Climate change advocacy |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | Climate Council |
Thesis | Designing an Australian emissions trading scheme that is compatible with the global carbon market[1] |
Amanda McKenzie is a public commentator on the climate crisis in Australia. She is the CEO and co-founder of the Climate Council, Australia's leading climate science communications organisation. Previously, McKenzie co-founded the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, and was its National Director for four years.[2][3] She has also served on Renewable Energy Expert Panels for the Queensland and Northern Territory governments. McKenzie was the founding Chair of the Centre for Australian Progress, and is a former Board Director at Plan International Australia and the Whitlam Institute. She has won numerous awards, including being recognised as one of Westpac's 100 Women of Influence, and a finalist in Telstra Young Business Woman of the Year Awards.[4]