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Restorative Bivalve Aquaculture Offers New Hope for Climate and Coastal Ecosystems

Posted on Aug 19 2025 by Marilia Jean Belperio

Environment Institute member Dr Alice Jones latest research explores the role of restorative bivalve aquaculture in supporting blue carbon ecosystems and reducing the climate footprint of food production. With over 51,000 bivalve farms now operating globally, there’s growing interest in “blue foods” that offer both nutrition and environmental benefits. Dr Jones’s work highlights how, when carefully designed, shellfish farming can help protect coastal habitats like seagrasses, mangroves, and tidal marshes—all critical to oceanic carbon storage.

Green policies in global trade: Challenges for developing countries

Posted on Dec 3 2024 by

At the CIECI 2024 conference in Hanoi, international experts explored the intersection of green policies and global trade.

Nature disconnection and eco-anxiety: What’s happening to young people?

Three young adults walking through a field

Posted on Nov 5 2024 by

A recent study by the University of �� has explored the rise of eco-anxiety and nature disconnection among young people.

Keeping curiosity: Youth reflections on the messaging of Dr Jane Goodall in her quest to foster a more sustainable future for all

Tiahni Adamson (Young South Australian of the Year 2024), Shannon Evenden (Science Communicator with the Green Room), Prof Andy Lowe (Environment Institute)

Posted on Sep 13 2024 by

Exciting new podcast episode!

Exciting update: Impact of our contribution to the Emergency Management Act Review

Posted on Sep 12 2024 by

We were thrilled to see this week that the Environment Institute’s recent submission to the State Government’s Review of the Emergency Management Act 2004 has made an impact.

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