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We deliver the knowledge needed to halt and reverse environmental decline and ensure a future that is healthy, diverse and equitable.
We work to understand the functioning of and pressures facing biodiversity, water and ecosystem services, and to deliver solutions with partners to halt and reverse environmental decline in terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems across natural, production and urban landscapes.
We have researchers across all faculties of the University of Adelaide, the Environment Institute's multidisciplinary approach focuses on safe-guarding the planet, land, water and air resources delivering outcomes with industry government and community.
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Latest news
Blue Carbon Restoration Projects Support the Role of South Australia’s Coastal Wetlands for Climate Change Mitigation
Blue carbon projects offer a powerful solution for both climate change mitigation and biodiversity restoration by revitalizing carbon-rich coastal ecosystems. An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Adelaide, including members of the Environment Institute, have identified legal barriers that may hinder tidal restoration efforts in South Australia. Their latest study highlights how existing laws complicate these projects and the need for policy improvements. To assist stakeholders, they have developed a plain-language guide explaining the relevant laws and policies to support governments, communities, and industries in restoring these vital ecosystems.
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AI & Digital Twins: The future of Farming
What if farmers could get real-time insights from AI to combat pests, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact without crunching complex data?
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The Woolly Mouse and The Future of De-Extinction
Deputy Director of the Environment Institute Associate Professor Damien Fordham, comments on the advanced gene-editing techniques used in the resurrection of extinct species.
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Ancient DNA Uncovering the Secret Past of Penguins
Dr. Jamie Wood, a member of the Environment Institute, leads groundbreaking research uncovering ancient DNA from Antarctica, revealing how Adélie penguins and southern elephant seals have adapted to environmental changes over the past 6,000 years.
Read more about Ancient DNA Uncovering the Secret Past of Penguins12 Mar
Environment Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Science Meets Parliament
The Environment Institute Reflects on the 25th Science Meets Parliament Event, hosted by Science and Technology Australia. 05 Mar
Millions of Locusts Threaten NSW: What You Need to Know
Environment Institute member and Entomologist Andy Austin is advising action as millions of locusts could soon descend on parts of NSW, threatening crops and grazing lands. Early detection and control are crucial to prevent devastating swarms. 05 Mar
How To Drive Change In Wildlife Protection with John E. Scanlon AO
In the latest episode of Eco Futurists, host Professor Andrew Lowe is joined by international environmental leader John Scanlon AO, who has dedicated his career to protecting wildlife and ecosystems. As the biodiversity crisis worsens, we find ourselves asking: is it too late to turn this urgent issue around? 04 Mar Read about our amazing event and watch the Eat The Invaders Panel Discussion, available now for streaming! 04 Mar
World Wildlife Day with Wildlife Crime Experts
As part of UN World Wildlife Day, on Monday, March 3rd, John E. Scanlon AO, an international environmental leader, and Professor Phill Cassey, head of the Wildlife Crime Research Hub, presented a discussion 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. 26 Feb
Championing Conservation: Dr Nina Wootton Recognised for Environmental Research Excellence
Dr Nina Wootton, a member of the Environment Institute, has been awarded with the Max Day Environmental Science Fellowship Award, from the Australian Academy of Science.
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