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Exciting discovery in the Flinders Ranges!

Artistic rendering of what scientists believe Quaestio simpsonorum looked like. Credit: Walker Weyland.

We’re thrilled to share that a new prehistoric fossil, Quaestio Simpson Aurum, has been discovered at Nilpena Ediacara National Park, dating back over 500 million years!

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Trees are not the problem: a holistic approach to reverse deforestation

Prof Andrew Lowe (Environment Institute), Director General Robert Nasi (CIFOR-ICRAF)

In the fight against deforestation, it's crucial to look beyond just the trees. Ignoring human factors and systemic issues can leave us directionless in addressing this pressing challenge.

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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)

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.

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Innovative groundwater project in the Riverland

Innovative groundwater project in the Riverland

Exciting developments are underway at Century Orchards in Loxton, where a new reverse-osmosis (RO) plant has been installed to explore sustainable groundwater use.

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Reviving ecological superheroes: The Angasi Oysters of Coffin Bay

Reviving ecological superheroes: the Angasi Oysters of Coffin Bay

Coffin Bay on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is witnessing a remarkable community-driven initiative to restore the native angasi oyster population, once a vital part of our marine ecosystem.

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Exciting news from the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN)!

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TERN is launching a groundbreaking nationwide ecological data collection program in collaboration with the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and the University of Tasmania.

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Congratulations to Bronwyn Gillanders!

Bronwyn Gillanders

We’re thrilled to share that the Environment Institute’s, , has become the first Australian to be inducted as a Fellow of the American Fisheries Society!Ìý

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Keeping curiosity: Youth reflections on the messaging of Dr Jane Goodall in her quest to foster a more sustainable future for all

Tiahni Adamson (Young South Australian of the Year 2024), Shannon Evenden (Science Communicator with the Green Room), Prof Andy Lowe (Environment Institute)