Jan's research areas focus on environmental governance of oceans and coasts, sustainability of marine environments, adaptation and resilience thinking related to climate change, food security and conflicts between different uses of natural resources. Jan has led large natural resource management projects combining science and other disciplines covering the areas of catchment management, sustainable energy, wetlands and environmental water in several states of Australia. Including novel and innovative approaches to community engagement and social licence has been a key feature of this work.  Committed to finding solutions to the human dilemma of the marine environment and its resource use.