News: sustainability research
Wonder: A Student-Led Podcast Bringing Earth’s Story to Life
ISER is proud to support Wonder, a podcast created and co-hosted by PhD student as part of her science communication initiative GeoCo.ÌýISER is proud to support research that reaches beyond the lab, and Wonder does just that!
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Harnessing the power of community engagement to transform climate change adaptation policy
Professor Nursey-Bray, leader of the Adaptation, Community, Environment (ACE) research group, is transforming how communities influence environmental decision-making.Ìý
Transformative education to push beyond eco-anxiety
Many young ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n's experience eco-anxiety, with new research and education,ÌýAssociate Professor Shoko Yoneyama and her team member Danielle LeMieux have produced and created a climate and pandemic anxiety related course, with aims to create a source of positive emotions to drive change.
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Undocumented migrants: Unearthing new knowledge on a precarious source of farm labour
Professor Howe is examining how migration and employment laws may be remodelled to better support farm labour supply.
The case for urban agriculture: opportunities for sustainable development and community resilience
As segments of the world’s population continue migrating to cities, people become increasingly disconnected from their food, both geographically and conceptually.
Protecting vulnerable populations from the effects of extreme heat
Heatwaves cause more deaths in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ than any other natural hazard and as global temperatures continue to increase, heatwaves are predicted to become more frequent, more intense, and longer in duration.
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Charting ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s journey away from coal-fired power stations
The transition of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s electricity industry from coal-fired power stations to renewable energy technologies is well underway – but not everyone supports the current pace of change.
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Industrial use of sustainable hemp: food, construction material, fabric
Professor Rachel Burton is using sustainable plants to achieve carbon neutral industrial products, to fight climate change and to future-proof our manufacturing industry.
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