Robyn Alders

Robyn Alders AO is an Honorary Professor with the Development Policy Centre within the Australian National University, a Senior Consulting Fellow with the Chatham House Centre for Universal Health, and an Adjunct Professor in the Veterinary Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health, Tufts University. Her applied research focuses on sustainable livestock production in support of food and nutrition security through a Planetary Health lens. Robyn also consults to the Food and Agriculture Organization and the International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Over 180 publications including theses, scientific journal articles (including the Medical Journal of Australia, BMC Public Health, British Journal of Nutrition, Environmental Science and Policy, International Journal of Health Policy and Management), conference proceedings, technical manuals, technical reports, development publications, extension material and articles in general interest magazines.

In May 2002, Robyn was the recipient of the Kesteven Medal, awarded by the Australian Veterinary Association and the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in recognition of distinguished contributions to international veterinary science in the field of technical and scientific assistance to developing countries. In January 2011, she was invested as an Officer of the Order of Australia by the Governor General of Australia for distinguished service to veterinary science as a researcher and educator, to the maintenance of food security in developing countries through livestock management and disease control programs. In February 2017, Robyn was the recipient of the Inaugural Mitchell Global Humanitarian Award which recognises Australians and others supported by Australian aid who have made an outstanding contribution to the cause of international development.