Steven Burch (University of Tasmania) is an academic with a strong commitment to social justice. His research is grounded in critical inquiry, exploring the relationships between social justice, accountability, and responsibility, and is motivated by the emancipatory potential of research to drive positive social change.
His work in the mining sector focuses on social and environmental issues, examining stakeholder engagement and the impacts of mining activities on communities. In particular, his research investigates questions of social justice, health, accountability, and responsibility, with the aim of advancing a deeper understanding of the needs and expectations of diverse stakeholders.
Steven Burch will present at the conference on the topic of: Accounts about coal seam gas: a case of different worlds, worths, and responsibilities