News: sustainability
Rethinking environmental law: the future of our rivers
In a recent ABC Radio interview with experts on the interplay between law and environmental science, it’s clear our understanding of river ecosystems is evolving.
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Trees are not the problem: a holistic approach to reverse deforestation
In the fight against deforestation, it's crucial to look beyond just the trees. Ignoring human factors and systemic issues can leave us directionless in addressing this pressing challenge.
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Exciting times as ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ 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.
Innovative groundwater project in the Riverland
Exciting developments are underway at Century Orchards in Loxton, where a new reverse-osmosis (RO) plant has been installed to explore sustainable groundwater use.
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Reviving ecological superheroes: The Angasi Oysters of Coffin Bay
Coffin Bay on South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s Eyre Peninsula is witnessing a remarkable community-driven initiative to restore the native angasi oyster population, once a vital part of our marine ecosystem.
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Addressing water allocation challenges amid climate change
Recent research from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, led by Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, underscores the urgent need to address the politicisation of water allocations as climate change impacts intensify.
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Consuming landscapes?
The rural hinterlands of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s metropolitan areas and regional cities, known as peri-urban regions, are well-known as sites of expanding habitat loss and a high incidence of threatened species.
Tropical fish are invading ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n ocean water
A ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide study of shallow-water fish communities on rocky reefs in south-eastern ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ has found climate change is helping tropical fish species invade temperate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n waters.
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Strengthening ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and Vietnam partnerships: Advancing research and understanding on designing and operating high integrity blue carbon market
Vietnam, with its long coastline, is vulnerable to climate change impacts.
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