Sea Rotmann is a New Zealand-based marine biologist.[1] She was a spokesperson and organiser for the Wellington chapter of environmental advocacy group Extinction Rebellion Aotearoa New Zealand.[2]
Sea Rotmann | |
|---|---|
 Rotmann in Hanmer Springs, Winter 2010 | |
| Born | Sandra Rotmann |
| Alma mater | James Cook University |
| Known for | Environmental advocacy |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Marine biology |
| Thesis | Tissue thickness as a tool to monitor the stress response of massive porites corals to turbidity impact on Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea (2004) |
Biography
editRotmann was born and raised in Austria. When she was 20, she moved to Australia and studied marine biology at James Cook University, Queensland.[3] Her PhD thesis was in marine ecology and environmental studies, and focused on human-induced environmental impacts on coral reefs, including field research in Papua New Guinea.[4]
Since 2005, Rotmann has focused on sustainability implementation in policy, practice, and research. In 2011 she started her own consultancy called SEA – Sustainable Energy Advice Ltd, focusing on turning behaviour change theory into best practice.[5] From 2012 to 2018, she ran the first global research collaboration on behaviour change in demand-side management (DSM) for the International Energy Agency's Demand-Side Management Programme (now Users TCP). Her current Users TCP by IEA research project is on hard-to-reach energy users in the residential and commercial sectors.[5]
Rotmann is active in environmental advocacy. She co-chairs a group of Wellington residents opposed to the extension of Wellington International Airport's runway, and was involved with the local chapter of the Aotearoa New Zealand Extinction Rebellion group.[3] In 2011 she stood for election as the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand candidate for the Wairarapa electorate.[6] In 2014 she stood for Parliament again, also for the Green Party.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Sea Rotmann | Doctor of Philosophy". ResearchGate. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ Rotmann, Dr Sea (6 October 2019). "Pardon the interruption, but the planet is way more important than your morning commute". The Spinoff. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Sea Rotmann". Curious Minds, He Hihiri i te Mahara. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "Q&A with Sea Rotmann, on climate change, Antarctica and leadership". Sustainable Business Network. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Columns". www.eceee.org. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "John Key closes school used to promote National Party". www.scoop.co.nz. 3 October 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ "The Green Party List". The Standard. 24 May 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2019.