https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/ en https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/news/list/2025/03/18/millions-of-locusts-threaten-nsw-what-you-need-to-know Environment Institute member and Entomologist Andy Austin is advising action as millions of locusts could soon descend on parts of NSW, threatening crops and grazing lands. Early detection and control are crucial to prevent devastating swarms. March 05 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/news/list/2025/03/18/millions-of-locusts-threaten-nsw-what-you-need-to-know https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/news/list/2025/04/10/australias-invertebrates-facing-a-crisis-of-extinction A recent article in The Conversation, co-authored by the Environment Institute’s, Dr Jess Marsh, it’s reported that more than 95% of Australia's animals are invertebrates, yet the scale of their extinction is largely overlooked. January 22 2025 Sarah Cervone https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/news/list/2025/04/10/australias-invertebrates-facing-a-crisis-of-extinction https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/news/list/2024/11/17/urgent-action-needed-to-protect-australias-freshwater-fish-species-from A groundbreaking study has revealed that 35 freshwater fish species across Australia are at risk of extinction, including the Kangaroo River perch, which hasn’t been seen in the wild for over 26 years. November 17 2024 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/news/list/2024/11/17/urgent-action-needed-to-protect-australias-freshwater-fish-species-from https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/news/list/2024/11/13/global-wildlife-enforcement-policy-challenges-and-opportunities-for-change On 12 November, the Environment Institute was delighted to host a Special Seminar by Sheldon Jordan: Global Wildlife Enforcement – Policy, Challenges, and Opportunities for Change presented to the University of Adelaide's Research Community. November 13 2024 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/news/list/2024/11/13/global-wildlife-enforcement-policy-challenges-and-opportunities-for-change https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/news/list/2024/10/07/exciting-times-as-australia-hosts-the-inaugural-global-nature-positive-summit 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. October 07 2024 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/news/list/2024/10/07/exciting-times-as-australia-hosts-the-inaugural-global-nature-positive-summit https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/news/list/2024/09/07/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. September 07 2024 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/news/list/2024/09/07/giving-day-supporting-a-better-future-for-wildlife https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/news/list/2024/08/09/tech-forest-detectives-the-fight-against-black-market-timber The trade in black market timbers has escalated into a multibillion-dollar industry, ranking as the third most profitable cross-border crime after counterfeiting and drug trafficking, according to Interpol. August 09 2024 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/news/list/2024/08/09/tech-forest-detectives-the-fight-against-black-market-timber