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Exciting times as Australia hosts the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit in Sydney

Mature hands holding the earth, passing onto the younger generation (young hands)

As biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse threaten our planet and economic stability, this Summit (held on 7 to 8 October) gathers leaders from government, business, academia, environmental groups, and Indigenous Peoples to forge a nature positive path for the future.

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Innovative groundwater project in the Riverland

Innovative groundwater project in the Riverland

Exciting developments are underway at Century Orchards in Loxton, where a new reverse-osmosis (RO) plant has been installed to explore sustainable groundwater use.

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Reviving ecological superheroes: The Angasi Oysters of Coffin Bay

Reviving ecological superheroes: the Angasi Oysters of Coffin Bay

Coffin Bay on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is witnessing a remarkable community-driven initiative to restore the native angasi oyster population, once a vital part of our marine ecosystem.

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Exciting news from the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN)!

Drone

TERN is launching a groundbreaking nationwide ecological data collection program in collaboration with the University of Adelaide and the University of Tasmania.

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Congratulations to Bronwyn Gillanders!

Bronwyn Gillanders

We’re thrilled to share that the Environment Institute’s, Professor Bronwyn Gillanders, has become the first Australian to be inducted as a Fellow of the American Fisheries Society! 

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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)

Exciting new podcast episode!

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

Aerial view of flooding

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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Protecting Australian wildlife: Insights from a latest study

Protecting Australian Wildlife: Insights from A Latest Study

A published article in The Conversation and authored by University of Adelaide’s Dr Phill Cassey and Sebastian Chekunov, highlights the booming multi-million-dollar industry of international pet trade; and Australian reptiles and frogs are in high demand.

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Goyder Line insightful interview

Goyder Line Insightful Interview

We’re delighted to share an insightful interview featuring Environment Institute member Prof. Luke Mosley from the School of Agriculture Food and Wine at the University of Adelaide.

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Giving Day: Supporting a better future for wildlife

Giving Day: supporting a better future for wildlife

On 5 September 2024, The University of Adelaide ran its inaugural “Giving Day”; a 24-hour fundraising challenge aimed at contributing to causes that we’re passionate about.

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