Richard Eckard

Leading the Primary Industries Climate Challenges Centre within the University of Melbourne, Professor Richard Eckhard addresses the impacts of a changing climate on agriculture His research focuses on sustainable agricultural production, with a recent focus on carbon neutral agriculture and options for agriculture to respond to a changing climate. Richard developed the first greenhouse gas accounting tools for agriculture with his research and expertise provided the science basis for the development of six carbon offset methods in Australia. Richard advises the Australian, New Zealand and UK governments on climate change adaptation and agricultural policy development.