Jo Klemke Consulting provides specialist advice and consulting services across marine and coastal environments, biodiversity, fisheries and aquaculture — delivering expert, practical and balanced outcomes for government, industry and other clients.
Management Strategies and Plans
Developing and reviewing strategies, policies, plans and regulatory and governance frameworks for marine and coastal environments, biodiversity, fisheries and aquaculture — at state, national and cross-jurisdictional levels. This includes applying a critical downstream lens to land, catchment and waterway strategies and projects, from the perspective of estuaries, coasts, bays and oceans.
Assessments and Approvals
Specialist advice and expert input across environmental, biodiversity, fisheries and aquaculture assessment and approvals processes under Commonwealth and state frameworks — from advisory and expert review roles and regulatory navigation through to full assessment support, including as a specialist sub-consultant in larger multidisciplinary teams.
Independent Reviews
Leading or contributing to independent, evidence-based reviews of environmental, biodiversity, fisheries and aquaculture assessments, management strategies, programs, plans and projects and governance — producing credible, balanced findings and recommendations.
Stakeholder Engagement
Strong stakeholder engagement is integral to all work — drawing on broad experience across government, industry, research and community sectors to navigate complex and contested issues and achieve practical, balanced and durable outcomes.
How We Work
Jo Klemke Consulting works independently and as a collaborator within multi-skilled, multidisciplinary project teams. We are open to a range of engagement models including direct contracts, expert review and advisory roles, sub-contracting, collaborative partnerships and short-term assignments. Get in touch to discuss how we might work together.