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Facing Urgent Issues this World Wildlife Day with John E. Scanlon AO and Professor Phill Cassey
Spend your afternoon at the Adelaide Zoo this World Wildlife Day with wildlife crime experts, Environment Institute member Professor Phill Cassey and John Scanlon AO.
What Moa Extinction Teaches Us About Conservation Today
Deputy Director of the Environment Institute, Professor Damien Fordham, co-authored a recent paper examining the impact of human settlement and hunting on the extinction of New Zealand’s giant flightless birds, the moa.
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Tracking Wombats and Rabbits from Space
New research by PhD candidate Natarsha McPherson, an Environment Institute Member, has found that satellites can track wombat and rabbit burrows from space.
How Green Spaces Could Impact Joint Health- Dr. Jessica Stanhope's Research
Using data from the North West Adelaide 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
A new study co-authored by Jessica Marsh, a member of the Environment Institute, highlights the staggering financial commitment required to halt extinctions for Australia’s priority species.
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Why Australia Needs Urgent Environmental Law Reform
With climate challenges increasing, Professor Patrick O'Connor 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
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!
SA Environment Awards Nominations Now Open!
The University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute is proud to partner with Conservation Council SA, Green Adelaide, and the Department for Environment and Water to present the 2025 SA Environment Awards. Nominations are now open and close at 5 pm on Friday, 14 March across six categories!
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The Reintroduction of the Murray Crayfish in South Australia
After 40 years, Murray crayfish are being reintroduced to South Australia. As a keystone species, their return could bring major ecological benefits, but long-term success will require continued effort.
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