Dr. Malcolm S. Johnson is an accomplished geographer, ecologist, and passionate eel advocate currently serving as Manager of Environmental Sustainability for the Huon Valley Council in Lutruwita/Tasmania, Australia. With affiliations to the University of Tasmania’s School of Geography, Planning and Spatial Sciences, Malcolm brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and practical environmental management experience to addressing contemporary sustainability challenges. His research explores the critical intersections of landscape values, climate change risk, and ecological conservation, with experience spanning climate adaptation, coastal resource management, and environmental policy and planning. His background includes work as a National Coral Reef Management Fellow and contributions to broader understandings of climate adaptation and environmental stewardship.

Malcolm’s work is distinguished by his dedicated focus on anguillid eels—a group of remarkable catadromous fish species facing increasing threats from habitat loss, river damming, and climate change. As a committed eel advocate, he investigates the ecological, cultural, and conservation dimensions of these migratory species, working to protect their populations and the river systems they depend upon. Known for his innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to environmental communication, Malcolm pioneers arts-science collaborations such as “Searching for the eel song,” which explores Lutruwita’s anguillid connections through creative partnerships. He regularly presents at conferences, including the Institute of Australian Geographers, sharing insights on climate adaptation, protected area management, and species conservation, driven by a commitment to evidence-based environmental stewardship and fostering resilient communities in the face of environmental change.