/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2024/11/17/urgent-action-needed-to-protect-australias-freshwater-fish-species-from 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. November 17 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/17/urgent-action-needed-to-protect-australias-freshwater-fish-species-from /environment/news/list/2024/11/13/global-wildlife-enforcement-policy-challenges-and-opportunities-for-change On 12 November, the Environment Institute was delighted to host a Special Seminar by Sheldon Jordan: Global Wildlife Enforcement – Policy, Challenges, and Opportunities for Change presented to the ���˴�Ƭ's Research Community. November 13 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/13/global-wildlife-enforcement-policy-challenges-and-opportunities-for-change /environment/news/list/2024/10/07/exciting-times-as-australia-hosts-the-inaugural-global-nature-positive-summit 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. October 07 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/10/07/exciting-times-as-australia-hosts-the-inaugural-global-nature-positive-summit /environment/news/list/2024/09/07/giving-day-supporting-a-better-future-for-wildlife 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: September 07 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/09/07/giving-day-supporting-a-better-future-for-wildlife /environment/news/list/2024/08/09/tech-forest-detectives-the-fight-against-black-market-timber 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. August 09 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/08/09/tech-forest-detectives-the-fight-against-black-market-timber