FAME Strategy Sustainability 2024 Annual Report: Out Now
The University of Adelaide FAME (Foci and Magnets for Excellence) Sustainability Strategy is dedicated to advancing solutions that promote sustainability, equity, and prosperity for people and the planet, driven by breakthrough research. Through FAME, top researchers and partners deliver impactful outcomes for industries, governments, and communities across South Australia and the Nation.
Led by Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray, the FAME Sustainability Program celebrated a successful 2024 with the launch of its podcast series Steering Sustainability, and support for numerous impactful initiatives.
The 2024 Annual Report is now available, showcasing the achievements of our research mission (RM) leads:
- RM1 Resilient, healthy, and equitable communities: Professor Peng Bi
- RM2 Responsible resource production and consumption: Professor Rachel Burton
- RM3 Planetary health and biodiversity restoration: Professor Andrew Lowe
- RM4 Accelerated access to clean and green technologies: Professor Graham (Gus) Nathan
- RM5 Effective sustainability governance and decision-making: Professor Andrew Skuse
"Planetary health and biodiversity restoration", led by Environment Institute Executive Director Professor Andrew Lowe, maintains a strong focus on planetary health, emphasising the restoration and resilience of biodiversity and ecosystems. This includes pioneering knowledge in biodiversity restoration, nature-based climate adaptation, the valuation of ecosystem services, and the integration of Indigenous and traditional knowledge to strengthen ecological research.
We look forward to expanding the program and driving greater impact in 2025!
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