Caldera Forest, Azores
PARTNERS
Antoine Girardeau
BCom(Hons)
Antoine is a financial economist currently pursuing a PhD in Climate Finance at Curtin University. His research combines asset pricing, market microstructure, and behavioural models to explore how financial markets can effectively allocate resources to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. By examining the impact of climate-related risks and opportunities on investment decisions, his research provides valuable insights into the integration of genuine environmental considerations into financial decision-making. This process involves evaluating the effectiveness of sustainability metrics, assessing the reliability of green investment claims, and identifying gaps and inconsistencies in environmental reporting.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Antoine is actively engaged in organising community initiatives. Antoine recognises the importance of environmental responsibility and the power of collective action. He has been involved in various projects within local communities around the world as he strives to bridge the gap between academia and society.
Antoine’s interest in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge-sharing stems from his longstanding roles at Curtin University, where he is an active participant in conferences and workshops to exchange ideas with experts from diverse backgrounds. By staying at the forefront of the latest research and developments in his field, Antoine aims to make meaningful contributions to a future where finance serves as a catalyst for environmental and social progress.
Keegan Robertson
BA(Hons), GCertBus(Dist), AFHEA
Keegan is a climate change and sustainability economist pursuing a PhD in Economics at Curtin University. His research focuses on the multifaceted economics of climate change, delving into political ramifications and employing innovative approaches to analyse substantial datasets. Through his research, he aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the diverse impacts of climate change, shedding light on the complex relationship between climate and human behaviour.
He has played a significant role in various research projects funded by bodies including Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Town of Victoria Park, and the Australian Business Dean's Council. He has engaged personally with senior government policy makers, industry, academia, and NGOs in 23 countries across the Indo-Pacific region to address climate change mitigation and adaptation priorities. As a member of Curtin University's Sustainability in Business and Law Steering Group, he provides guidance on direction and priorities in alignment with the faculty's Sustainability and Social Impact Strategy.
He led an interdisciplinary team of researchers to contribute to the UN High-Level Expert Group's report "Integrity Matters: Net Zero commitments by Businesses, Financial Institutions, Cities and Regions." This work discusses the challenge of greenwashing in the context of net-zero claims, and he has subsequently made media appearances including a radio interview and writing an article for The Conversation. He has also been invited by the Australian Senate to make a submission to the Senate
Environment and
Communications References Committee Inquiry into Greenwashing, to be made later this year.
He has a diverse working background spanning numerous industries and he has explored, worked, and studied in many countries, building an appreciation for the complexities of global issues.