Alex Dudley

Alex leads strategic climate resilience and evaluation projects that equip organisations and communities with the knowledge, tools, and capabilities to adapt to climate change and disaster impacts.

With over 8 years of experience spanning international organisations, the Australian federal government, and the private sector, Alex translates complex climate data into actionable strategies. She develops climate adaptation plans, risk assessment frameworks, and business continuity resources that help decision-makers confidently navigate climate challenges. Her work includes creating practical tools, checklists, reports, and interactive GIS StoryMaps that make information accessible and usable for diverse audiences.

Alex excels at building organisational capacity through targeted workshops and training programs. She has facilitated sessions with senior executives, government agencies, community groups, and technical teams, from climate risk assessments to emergency management planning. Her collaborative approach brings together engineers, planners, and community members to develop solutions grounded in both technical rigour and local knowledge.

Internationally, Alex has supported multilateral partnerships and the United Nations University to advance knowledge on climate risk assessment and to develop climate and disaster risk finance solutions in vulnerable countries, with a focus on gender-sensitive and transformative approaches. She has also contributed to Australia's understanding of climate vulnerability and exposure through the Australian Climate Service, as well as to Australia's emissions mitigation efforts, including transport emissions projections and built-environment decarbonisation strategies.

As an evaluation specialist, Alex is committed to measuring what works. She serves on an evaluation advisory group focused on building climate resilience and brings this evidence-based lens to all her projects, ensuring that adaptation investments deliver real impact. Her data analysis expertise, combined with skills in technical and community report writing, means clients receive both rigorous analysis and clear, compelling communication.

Alex holds a Master of Environmental Risk and Human Security from the United Nations University and University of Bonn (Germany) and is currently completing her second Master's in Evaluation at the University of Melbourne. She is passionate about continuous learning and directing resilience efforts where they matter most, helping communities and organisations not just survive climate change, but thrive through it.