/environment/ en /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/2024/08/09/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 /environment/news/list/2024/07/17/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 ³ÉÈË´óƬ and invited three people to speak on the UNESCO World Heritage nomination for the Flinders Ranges region. July 31 2024 Belinda Gosden /environment/news/list/2024/07/17/recent-celebration-of-world-environment-day-at-urrbrae-house /environment/news/list/2024/06/20/new-paper-exploring-the-ecological-implications-of-the-height-of-tropical A new paper led by Dr Ferry Slik based in Brunei, and including Environment Institute Director Andrew Lowe as a coauthor, explores the ecological implications of the height of tropical forest trees. June 20 2024 Belinda Gosden /environment/news/list/2024/06/20/new-paper-exploring-the-ecological-implications-of-the-height-of-tropical /environment/news/list/2024/02/21/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’s 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’t forget to check it out! February 21 2024 Belinda Gosden /environment/news/list/2024/02/21/event-womadelaide-the-planet-talks-program-live