News: nature
National parks: A prescription for public health?

Visiting a national park can save our healthcare system billions of dollars.
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Nature disconnection and eco-anxiety: What’s happening to young people?

A recent study by the University of Adelaide has explored the rise of eco-anxiety and nature disconnection among young people.
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Exciting times as Australia hosts the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit in Sydney

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.
Nature Foundation research grant success
Announcing 2024 Nature Foundation Research Grant Success!
Reason for Hope Tour | Dr Jane Goodall | Fireside Chat

Professor Andrew Lowe, EI Director, had the privilege of spending time on stage with living icon Dr Jane Goodall during a public lecture as part of the The Jane Goodall Institute Australia's Reasons for Hope Tour in Adelaide during July.
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Event: WOMADelaide The Planet Talks program live

The Planet Talk program is now live.
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Event: Wild Earth Oceania film festival

Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic experience at the Inaugural Wild Earth Oceania Film Festival, taking place in Adelaide from January 16th to 24th.

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