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Championing Conservation: Dr Nina Wootton Recognised for Environmental Research Excellence
a member of the Environment Institute, has been awarded with the , from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Academy of Science.
"Preserving Biodiversity" Research Tuesdays Recap

Watch Professor Andy Lowe deliver his presentation on Preserving Biodiversity, followed by a panel discussion with panellists and .Ìý
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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, member Professor Phill Cassey and .
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What Moa Extinction Teaches Us About Conservation Today

Deputy Director of the Environment Institute, , co-authored a 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 , 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥: New Paper Released

A new study co-authored by a member of the Environment Institute, highlights the staggering financial commitment required to halt extinctions for ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s priority species.Ìý
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Why ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Needs Urgent Environmental Law Reform

With climate challenges increasing, Professor Patrick O'ConnorÌýdiscusses 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide.
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WOMADelaide The Planet Talks 2025

We are thrilled to be presenting The Planet Talks at the 2025 Festival, check out our program!

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