Ms Nairn connects and convenes transdisciplinary research at Future Earth Australia to tackle the world’s wicked sustainability issues through forums that are grounded in people and place.  She has over 15 years of experience in government, academia and the not-for-profit sector. Her holistic experience ranges from climate change and energy to marine debris and biodiversity. She was awarded her Masters in 2013, investigating ways to enhance Indigenous participation in marine research of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. This married her long-standing dedication for ocean conservation with a commitment to Indigenous sovereignty and justice.