Kirsty Galloway McLean was a Fellow at the UNU Institute of Advanced Studies where she worked on climate change and traditional knowledge. Kirsty is Principal of BioChimera Consulting Group where she provides environmental, educational and cultural advice. She has been working in international science policy for over 20 years and holds degrees in science (biochemistry and molecular biology) and arts (cognitive studies and cross-cutural communication) from the Australian National University.