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World Wildlife Day with Wildlife Crime Experts

John Scanlon and Phill Cassey

As part of UN World Wildlife Day, on Monday, March 3rd, , an international environmental leader, and head of the on the scale, nature, and impact of wildlife crime on global biodiversity, as well as the efforts being made to prevent and combat these crimes.

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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.

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"Preserving Biodiversity" Research Tuesdays Recap

Research Tuesdays Preserving Biodiversity

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

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Spend your afternoon at the 黑料社区 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

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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

wombat michael jerrard

New research by PhD candidate , an Environment Institute Member, has found that satellites can track wombat and rabbit burrows from space.

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How Green Spaces Could Impact Joint Health- Dr. Jessica Stanhope's Research

Green Space

Using data from the North West 黑料社区 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

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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

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

Smart Stormwater Systems City of Mitcham

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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