Echidna Conservation Science Initiative - Echidna CSI
Echidna CSI is an Australia-wide initiative that is helping to conserve our wild echidnas.
We are a team of world-leading echidna researchers connecting with the community to learn more about these unique creatures.
Thousands of Australians have sent us photos of echidnas through our Echidna CSI app. They have even collected echidna poo for University of Adelaide researchers to use for molecular analysis.
Echidna CSI has collected unprecedented data and material to help ensure the long-term survival of this iconic Australian animal.
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Echidna CSI news
Booms, Busts, and Breakthroughs: 30 years of Science at Arid Recovery
On November 19, the University of Adelaide Environment Institute, in collaboration with Arid Recovery, hosted an insightful celebration that focussed on the science driving ecological restoration in arid environments. Titled "Booms, Busts, and Breakthroughs," leading experts shared their knowledge on conservation science and the vital role of partnerships in restoring Australia’s threatened species and ecosystems.
Green Policies in Global Trade: Challenges for Developing Countries
At the CIECI 2024 conference in Hanoi, international experts explored the intersection of green policies and global trade. While these policies are crucial for tackling climate change, they present significant challenges for developing countries navigating global trade and investment dynamics.
National Parks: A Prescription for Public Health?
Visiting a national park can save our healthcare system billions of dollars. New research in Adelaide reveals that every visit to a national park saves the health budget almost A$100 ($96). With 22 million national park day trips across Australia in 2019, this adds up to an incredible $2.1 billion in potential healthcare savings.
Image credits: Banner image - Cecilia Webster; 'Download the app' image - Matthew Wilkinson.