Andrew G. Irvin is a PhD. Researcher at the University of Melbourne in the Department of Arts & Cultural Management. He also serves as Project Officer in Urban Innovation at the University’s Melbourne Centre for Cities. He holds an MSc. in Climate Change (The University of the South Pacific) and a BFA in Dance & Drama (Kenyon College). Andrew works at the intersection of art and science, with a particular focus on island societies. As a US/Fiji citizen, he has worked across over a dozen countries. Engaging at all levels, from community-based art projects, national-level government and industry workshops, and international conferences, Andrew has worked across sectors, serving on steering committees, boards, and technical working groups for the past decade.

Andrew is regularly commissioned by various bilateral and multilateral agencies (e.g. – CEFAS, GGGI, UNDP, UNESCAP, UNCTAD, World Bank Group) to identify pathways towards sustainable futures, particularly in relation to climate solutions across the transport, waste, and energy sectors. Producer of the City Innovation Series of the Signal Award-winning Climate Talks podcast, Andrew’s creative work has garnered international recognition as a writer and filmmaker. A seasoned social and behavioral survey designer and researcher, he’s also known for his robust one-on-one interviews on creative practice with writers and illustrators globally.