News: Environment Institute
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.
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!
SA Environment Awards Nominations Now Open!

The ’s is proud to partner with , , and theto present theÌýNominations are now open and close at 5 pm on Friday, 14 MarchÌýacross six categories!
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The Reintroduction of the Murray Crayfish in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥

After 40 years, Murray crayfish are being reintroduced to South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.ÌýAs a keystone species, their return could bring major ecological benefits, but long-term success will require continued effort.Ìý
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How can we transform our global timber supply chains for a more sustainable future?

A global study led by Environment Institute Director, Professor Andrew Lowe, together with Pham Thu Thuy and Thi Kim Hong Tang have tackled this complex challenge.Ìý
FAME strategy sustainability 2024 annual report: Out now

Read the FAME Strategy Sustainability 2024 Annual Report, featuring Environment Institute Executive Director Professor Andrew Lowe!
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