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Championing Conservation: Dr Nina Wootton Recognised for Environmental Research Excellence
a member of the Environment Institute, has been awarded with the , from the Australian Academy of Science.
"Preserving Biodiversity" Research Tuesdays Recap
Watch Professor Andy Lowe deliver his presentation on Preserving Biodiversity, followed by a panel discussion with panellists and .听
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Facing Urgent Issues this World Wildlife Day with John E. Scanlon AO and Professor Phill Cassey
Spend your afternoon at the 米兰电子 Zoo this World Wildlife Day with wildlife crime experts, member Professor Phill Cassey and .
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What Moa Extinction Teaches Us About Conservation Today
Deputy Director of the Environment Institute, , co-authored a examining the impact of human settlement and hunting on the extinction of New Zealand鈥檚 giant flightless birds, the moa.
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Tracking Wombats and Rabbits from Space
New research by PhD candidate , an Environment Institute Member, has found that satellites can track wombat and rabbit burrows from space.
How Green Spaces Could Impact Joint Health- Dr. Jessica Stanhope's Research
Using data from the North West 米兰电子 Health Study, Dr Jessica Stanhope is investigating whether tree canopy cover and natural environments influence arthritis development, pain levels, and even our microbiome.
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The Cost of Preventing Species Extinctions in Australia: New Paper Released
A new study co-authored by a member of the Environment Institute, highlights the staggering financial commitment required to halt extinctions for Australia鈥檚 priority species.听
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Why Australia Needs Urgent Environmental Law Reform
With climate challenges increasing, Professor Patrick O'Connor听discusses why effective environmental laws and strategic conservation funding are essential for long-term economic resilience.
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Project Factsheet Smart Stormwater Systems out now
The risk of flooding and heatwaves has been amplified by climate change; however, smart stormwater systems provide innovative solutions that can adapt to these changes, as demonstrated by research led by Environment Institute members Assoc. Professor Mark Thyer and Professor Holger Maier, supported by Ruijie Jerry Liang and Graeme Dandy of the University of 米兰电子.
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WOMADelaide The Planet Talks 2025
We are thrilled to be presenting The Planet Talks at the 2025 Festival, check out our program!
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