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Two Environment Institute Members Win 2025 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards

We’re proud to share that Environment Institute researchersÌýDr Georgina FalsterÌýandÌýDr Nina WoottonÌýhave been recognised withÌýSouth Australia’s 2025 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards! Dr Falster studies how Australian droughts are changing by tracing shifts in the water cycle using climate data and isotopes. Dr Wootton investigates the impacts of plastic pollution on seafood species and works with industry to drive sustainable change.

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An 'Underwater Bushfire' Sparks Urgent Calls Urgent Calls for Action in South Australia

Environment Institute Members are at the forefront of the algal bloom crisis, with the federal government announcing $14 million funding packing to help South Australia.ÌýWe are fortunate enough to house leading expert researchers that have been on the front foot to inform the media and government about about the impacts and implications of the agal bloom.

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Uncovering The Truth About Sea Snakes

ABC’s brand new nature series 'Dr Ann’s Secret Lives' follows presenter Dr Ann as she ventures into the wild with leading scientists to uncover the fascinating and often hidden behaviours of some of the world’s most elusive creatures. In Episode 2,ÌýDr Ann joins Associate Professor , Dr , and their team in Dampier Marine Park to explore the secret lives of these mysterious marine reptiles.
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NEST Planting Day Success

We’re proud to have supported the first event through NEST this past weekend, an inspiring day of hands-on conservation, community connection, and collaborative learning. Over 2000 rare and endangered plants were successfully planted across 16 properties, restoring swamps and riparian zones with the help of 35+ student and researcher volunteers and 30+ landholders.
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Tickets Now Available for the International Symposium on Green Urban Futures

Registration is now open for the International Symposium on Green Urban Futures, taking place at the National Wine Centre in ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ, South Australia, on 3–4 December 2025. Presented by the Environment Institute, in partnership with Green ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ and Treenet, the symposium is chaired by Professor Veronica Soebarto, initiative lead of Green Urban Futures and Planetary Health at the Environment Institute.

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100 Years of The Koonamore Project

Ìýbased in The TGB Osborne Vegetation Reserve at Koonamore, is celebrating its 100^th Anniversary year this year, and which makes it the oldest long term ecological study in Australia and one of the oldest in the world.ÌýThe site is a clear demonstration of the capacity of recovery in Australian arid ecosystems, even after extreme degradation.

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Applying the IUCN Species Conservation Cycle in Australia

At the IUCN Species Survival Symposium, Dr Jess Marsh co-led a workshop and joined a panel discussion focused on applying the IUCN species conservation cycle—assess, plan, and act—to support national conservation efforts.ÌýThese three steps work together: assessing species' status, planning tailored strategies, and—most critically—acting on the ground to deliver conservation outcomes. Each step is essential to preventing extinction, especially for data-poor or hyper-diverse taxa like fungi and inver