/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2025/04/08/new-methods-discovered-to-repurpose-lignin Environment Institute member Dr Fiona Whelan and Associate Professor Stephen Bell, have developed a new sustainable method to repurpose lignin waste. Using an enzyme from the bacterium Amycolatopsis thermoflava, they’ve created a more environmentally friendly way to break down lignin, a common by-product from forestry.    April 17 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/04/08/new-methods-discovered-to-repurpose-lignin /environment/news/list/2025/04/08/steering-sustainability-a-fame-podcast Join Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray and Dr Ariane Gienger as they dive into the complexities of building a sustainable future in their podcast, Steering Sustainability. Each episode features engaging conversations with leading experts, offering both sobering and hopeful insights into how we can create lasting positive change. April 13 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/04/08/steering-sustainability-a-fame-podcast /environment/news/list/2025/04/02/saving-urban-trees Stefan Caddy-Retalic, an adjunct senior lecturer at the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s Waite Arboretum and an Environment Institute member, comments on thw preservation of the iconic Overbury Drive red gum. He shares his knowledge in urban ecology, gaining attention from major media outlets like The Guardian, Yahoo News, AOL, and MSN. April 08 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/04/02/saving-urban-trees /environment/news/list/2025/03/19/how-to-be-a-climate-prepper-20th-uraidla-sustainability-fair Professor Andy Lowe celebrated 20 years of the Uraidla Sustainability fair, leading and hosting a panel discussion, identifying ways we can become "Climate Preppers".  March 24 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/03/19/how-to-be-a-climate-prepper-20th-uraidla-sustainability-fair /environment/news/list/2025/03/18/ai-digital-twins-the-future-of-farming What if farmers could get real-time insights from AI to combat pests, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact without crunching complex data? March 18 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/03/18/ai-digital-twins-the-future-of-farming /environment/news/list/2025/02/18/why-australia-needs-urgent-environmental-law-reform With climate challenges increasing, Professor Patrick O'Connor discusses why effective environmental laws and strategic conservation funding are essential for long-term economic resilience. February 06 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/02/18/why-australia-needs-urgent-environmental-law-reform /environment/news/list/2025/04/10/how-can-we-transform-our-global-timber-supply-chains-for-a-more-sustainable 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.  January 23 2025 Sarah Cervone /environment/news/list/2025/04/10/how-can-we-transform-our-global-timber-supply-chains-for-a-more-sustainable /environment/news/list/2025/01/23/fame-strategy-sustainability-2024-annual-report-out-now Read the FAME Strategy Sustainability 2024 Annual Report, featuring Environment Institute Executive Director Professor Andrew Lowe! January 22 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/01/23/fame-strategy-sustainability-2024-annual-report-out-now /environment/news/list/2025/01/15/is-explainable-ai-xai-in-hydrology-living-up-to-the-hype Professor Holger Maier's recent work warns that while Explainable AI (XAI) holds promise for hydrology, it doesn't always improve decision-making. January 16 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/01/15/is-explainable-ai-xai-in-hydrology-living-up-to-the-hype /environment/news/list/2024/12/03/green-policies-in-global-trade-challenges-for-developing-countries At the CIECI 2024 conference in Hanoi, international experts explored the intersection of green policies and global trade. December 03 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/12/03/green-policies-in-global-trade-challenges-for-developing-countries