News: Environment Institute
Wildlife in our homes: Australian reptiles in the global exotic pet market
On March 3rd we celebrate World Wildlife Day, and the theme for 2024 is "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation." We are thrilled to feature the research of our guest blogger, Sebastian Chekunov, a PhD candidate from Dr.Ìý's Invasion Ecology research group. Dr Cassey is an ARC IndustryÌýLaureateÌýFellow, Combatting Wildlife Crime and Preventing Environmental Harm.
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Rainy day ice age in the global south
An international study of the mineral deposits in stalactites in South Australia’s Naracoorte Caves, has shed new light on climate conditions in the Southern Hemisphere during ice ages.
A Periodic Table of Food for better health globally
³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers are contributing to a global effort to quantify the makeup of the world’s food supply, enabling data-driven solutions to human and planetary health challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change and malnutrition.
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Life in the deep field: a summer spent at Edgeworth David Base, Antarctica
We are thrilled to have Dr Ìýas our guest blogger today! She recently embarked on adventurous expedition with the to the remote Edgeworth David Base in East Antarctica. Follow along as she shares her incredible summer in the icy wilderness.
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Leading environmental scientist takes the reins
Plant, ecological and evolutionary geneticist, Professor Andrew Lowe will lead the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Environment Institute as its newly appointed Director.
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EVENT: Earth Jam! at the UniBar next month
On the evening of Saturday 10th February the ³ÉÈË´óƬ's UniBar will come alive in a youth-focused evening for our living world aimed at amplifying and uplifting the South Australian youth voice.
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Eliminating illegitimate timber and plant derived products from global supply chains
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has partnered with , , (FSC ANZ) and to secure a $500,000 grant to produce a secure, data-led traceability system for agricultural commodities and timber products.
PODCAST: Sowing the seeds for the future of health, resilience, and environmental protection
The natural world has a powerful impact on our lives, from our experiences as children right through to adulthood. But how do we stay connected and replenish our ‘nature reserves’? How can we find the time in our increasingly busy lives to ensure that we’re getting the full benefits of nature and fill our 'nature cup'?
Australasian Mangrove and Saltmarsh Network Conference, Adelaide 14-17 November 2023 – ‘AMSN 2023 – Living Coasts’.
Community members, environmental managers, interstate and international researchers will gather in Adelaide this week to celebrate, discuss and review the status of the natural ‘Living Coasts’ of the Australasian region.
VIDEO: Jon Dee presenting 'Unleashing the power of trees for healthier communities'
On October 25 this year, the Environment Institute and had the pleasure of hosting Mr Jon Dee for a public lecture on ‘Unleashing the power of trees for healthier communities’, another instalment in our Hope and Wonder Series.
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