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Urgent Action Needed to Protect Australia’s Freshwater Fish Species from Extinction

Posted on Nov 17 2024 by

A groundbreaking study has revealed that 35 freshwater fish species across Australia are at risk of extinction, including the Kangaroo River perch, which hasn’t been seen in the wild for over 26 years.

Global Wildlife Enforcement – Policy, Challenges, and Opportunities for Change

Posted on Nov 13 2024 by

On 12 November, the was delighted to host a Special Seminar by : Global Wildlife Enforcement – Policy, Challenges, and Opportunities for Change presented to the 's Research Community.

Exciting times as Australia hosts the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit in Sydney

Mature hands holding the earth, passing onto the younger generation (young hands)

Posted on Oct 7 2024 by

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.

Giving Day: supporting a better future for wildlife

Posted on Sep 7 2024 by

On 5 September 2024, The ��˴�Ƭ’s ran its inaugural “Giving Day”; a 24-hour fundraising challenge aimed at contributing to causes that we’re passionate about. The Environment Institute highlighted the ‘Combating Environmental and Wildlife Crime Research Fund’ as a key cause that can help address the serious threat posed by environmental and wildlife crime in Australia and combat these issues through:

Tech forest detectives: the fight against black market timber

Posted on Aug 9 2024 by

The trade in black market timbers has escalated into a multibillion-dollar industry, ranking as the third most profitable cross-border crime after counterfeiting and drug trafficking, according to Interpol. This illicit activity is wreaking havoc on critical forests, threatening biodiversity, and undermining international sanctions, all while devastating the lands and livelihoods of indigenous communities. However, authorities are now fighting back with innovative technology and dedicated efforts to combat this growing threat.

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