Dr. Stuart Minchin is currently the Chief of the Environmental Geoscience Division of Geoscience Australia. The Environmental Geoscience Division (~250 staff) includes the National Earth and Marine Observations, National Geospatial Information, and Groundwater groups. The Environmental Geoscience Division of Geoscience Australia is the centre of expertise in the Australian Government for environmental earth science issues and the custodian of national environmental geoscience data, information and knowledge. Stuart has previously been responsible for the Environmental Observation and Landscape Science (EOLS) research program in CSIRO which supports decision-making for natural resource management and investment. The EOLS research program focussed on Environmental Earth Observation, Soil and Landscape Science and Advanced Environmental Information Systems Stuart has a strong track record in many areas of environmental science, particularly in the water resources management area. He has an extensive background in the management and modelling of environmental data and the online delivery of data, modelling and reporting tools for improved natural resource management. Stuart has represented Australia in key international forums including serving as Co-Chair of the Science and Technology Committee of the Intergovernmental Group on Earth Observations and also currently serves on the Editorial Board of the international Journal “Ecological Indicators”.