News: Prof Andy Lowe
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.
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Recent Celebration of World Environment Day at Urrbrae House
To celebrate World Environment Day in 2024, the SA Division of the United Nations Association of Australia hosted an event in historic Urrbrae House at the Waite Campus of the 成人大片 and invited three people to speak on the UNESCO World Heritage nomination for the Flinders Ranges region.
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New paper exploring the ecological implications of the height of tropical forest trees
A new paper led by Dr Ferry Slik based in Brunei, and including Environment Institute Director as a coauthor, explores the ecological implications of the height of tropical forest trees.
Event: WOMADelaide The Planet Talks program live
The Planet Talk program is now live. As a proud sponsors, the Environment Institute is eagerly looking forward to WOMAD鈥檚 The Planet Talk. We believe that The Planet Talks is a great platform to discuss critical environmental issues and create awareness among people and are excited to be a part of this significant event. Don鈥檛 forget to check it out!
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