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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 Adelaide.

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WOMADelaide The Planet Talks 2025

We are thrilled to be presenting The Planet Talks at the 2025 WOMADelaide Festival, check out our program!

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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 Adelaide 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’s your take?

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Jan

When the invaders are locked out: Bringing back threatened native species in outback Australia

In the latest Eco Futurists episode, Director Professor Andrew Lowe chats with Katherine Tuft and Nathan Manders of Arid Recovery, a non-profit dedicated to conserving threatened species in South Australia’s Roxby Downs.

18

Jan

Mosquito control and ecosystem health: Insights from Prof. Philip Weinstein

Professor Philip Weinstein, Environment Institute member, emphasised the need for mosquito control methods that don't eradicate the species, highlighting their role in ecosystems and the broader impact on human health.

17

Jan

Exposing gaps in wildlife trade: 30,000 species traded in the U.S. without global oversight

An international study, involving the University of Adelaide, reveals over 30,000 wild species traded in the U.S., uncovering critical gaps in global wildlife trade regulations and underscoring the need for stronger protections to preserve biodiversity.

16

Jan

Is explainable AI (XAI) in hydrology living up to the hype?

Professor Holger Maier's recent work warns that while Explainable AI (XAI) holds promise for hydrology, it doesn't always improve decision-making.

15

Jan

Sprigg Ediacaran fossil collection recognised by the International Commission on Geoheritage

Diego García-Bellido Capdevila of the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute was key to securing global recognition for the Sprigg Ediacaran fossil collection. Now among the top 11 geological collections worldwide, it offers vital insights into the origins of complex life on Earth.

15

Jan

A walk in the park? The park systems that help shape our cities, cultures, and civic identities

Eco Futurists episode 15 is out now: hear from Host Environment Institute Director Prof Andy Lowe, joined by Matthew Skjonsberg, Director of the Praxis Institute in Switzerland.

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Feb

Eat The Invaders - Screening and panel discussion on controlling invasive species

The Environment Institute at the University of Adelaide is hosting a screening of episode five, which looks at the impacts cats have wrought upon the Australian landscape and its ecosystems – and the possibility of eating this invader.

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