Natasha Chassagne

Dr Natasha Chassagne is a writer and researcher on sustainability, climate change and wellbeing issues. She works in international climate policy, and also holds a Research Associate role at the University of Tasmania's Climate Futures.

Natasha's PhD research looked at the viability and transferability of Latin American concept Buen Vivir (Good Living) as an alternative, community-led approach to achieving long-term sustainability and wellbeing. Buen Vivir is a holistic, biocentric concept whereby based on the philosophy of living in harmony with nature. The research involved ethnographic fieldwork in Ecuador to develop a practical framework for Buen Vivir
http://www.utas.edu.au/research-admin/research-news/tasmanian-phd-candidate-goes-global-studying-an-alternative-approach-to-sustainable-development

Previously Natasha worked as a Sustainability Consultant in Melbourne working with corporations, government agencies, and non-profits on their sustainability impacts, particularly reporting. She has written for academic journals, newspapers, magazines, and online media.

Dr Chassagne holds an undergraduate with Honours in International Studies from the University of South Australia and a Master's in International Law and International Relations from the University of New South Wales. She has also worked in international trade and public affairs.

A comprehensive list of her publications with links can be found on her website. All views are her own and do not relfect those of the organisations with which she works.