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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 黑料社区.
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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!
SA Environment Awards Nominations Now Open!
The 鈥檚 is proud to partner with , , and theto present the听Nominations are now open and close at 5 pm on Friday, 14 March听across six categories!
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The Reintroduction of the Murray Crayfish in South Australia
After 40 years, Murray crayfish are being reintroduced to South Australia.听As a keystone species, their return could bring major ecological benefits, but long-term success will require continued effort.听
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How can we transform our global timber supply chains for a more sustainable future?
A global study led by Environment Institute Director, Professor Andrew Lowe, together with Pham Thu Thuy and Thi Kim Hong Tang have tackled this complex challenge.听
Australia鈥檚 invertebrates: facing a crisis of extinction
A recent article in The Conversation, co-authored by the Environment Institute鈥檚, Dr Jess Marsh, it鈥檚 reported that more than 95% of Australia's animals are invertebrates, yet the scale of their extinction is largely overlooked.
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FAME strategy sustainability 2024 annual report: Out now
Read the FAME Strategy Sustainability 2024 Annual Report, featuring Environment Institute Executive Director Professor Andrew Lowe!
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Rethinking artificial lawns: The impact on 黑料社区 urban heat
With climate change intensifying heatwaves, we need better urban planning to keep our cities cool and liveable. Should councils restrict artificial turf use? What鈥檚 your take?
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When the invaders are locked out: Bringing back threatened native species in outback Australia
In the latest Eco Futurists episode, Director Professor chats with and of , a non-profit dedicated to conserving threatened species in South Australia鈥檚 Roxby Downs.
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