Dr Csilla Demeter

Dr Csilla Demeter is a Research Fellow in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the University of Queensland. Her research investigates corporate responses to climate change, examining how organisations construct narratives, mobilise resources, and influence public discourse to maintain legitimacy during periods of environmental and regulatory uncertainty. Her current research is focused on understanding the debate on the challenges generated by the Energy transition in Australia, as the sector adapts to climate change.

Csilla also investigates public perceptions of novel environmental interventions, with a particular focus on Reef restoration efforts. Her interest lies in understanding public risk perceptions and support for emerging Reef Restoration Technologies.

She holds a PhD in Sustainable Tourism from the University of Queensland. Her doctoral research advanced sustainability scholarship by assessing the use of Environmentally Extended Input-Output Analysis as a practical carbon accounting tool for small and medium-sized enterprises. Her work further explored the effectiveness of various intervention strategies aimed at promoting pro-environmental behaviour, offering a novel framework for triggering behavioural change in leisure-oriented and enjoyment-focused settings.