Environment Institute

🌊Today is United Nations World Water Day, with this years theme on Glacier Preservation. As climate change accelerates, glaciers are melting at alarming rates disrupting natural water flows and threatening the meltwater that sustains ecosystems, agriculture, and communities globally. Tim Jarvis AM Environment Institute Advisory Board member, confronts this crisis head-on through his powerful storytelling: from recreating Shackleton’s Antarctic journey (now on Netflix) to immersive experiences like Thin Ice VR and the 25zero project. Learn more about Tim’s work and how we can help safeguard our planet: #UNWorldWaterday #WorldWaterDay #Climateaction #glacierpreservation #environmentinstitute #TimJarvis #climatechange #universityofadelaide University of Adelaide , Goyder Institute for Water Research

Blue carbon projects are a win-win for the planet, helping to combat climate change while restoring fragile coastal ecosystems. But are existing laws standing in the way of these critical restoration efforts? Researchers from the Environment Institute have uncovered legal barriers that may be complicating or even preventing tidal restoration projects in South Australia. To bridge this gap, they’ve developed a plain-language stakeholder guide to help governments, communities, and industries navigate the legal landscape and take action. Want to learn more? Read the full story and access the guide here: https://lnkd.in/gEjkNpHU Dr Alex Wawryk,  Dr Phillipa McCormack, Dr Alice Jones, Adelaide Law School, University of Adelaide, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology #BlueCarbon #ClimateAction #EcosystemRestoration #Conservation #Sustainability #UniversityofAdelaide #Environmentinstitute 📸 Emily Leyden

Scientists at Colossal Biosciences have created a woolly mouse with mammoth-like traits, taking a bold step toward reviving extinct species. But how close are we to real de-extinction? Deputy Director of the Environment Institute, Associate Professor Damien Fordham, calls this a "fascinating scientific breakthrough", highlighting its potential to rescue endangered species by enhancing their resilience to environmental change. While some see this as a game-changer, others caution that full de-extinction remains a distant goal. Click the link here to read more here about this study: https://lnkd.in/gRMc8u8M Featured in the Jerusalem Post, Lab+Life Scientist, and Forbes #DeExtinction #GeneEditing #ConservationScience #WoollyMammoth #EnvironmentInstitute

What if farmers could get real-time insights from AI to combat pests, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact without crunching complex data? With $490,000 in AEA funding, Professor Volker Hessel and the University of Adelaide are developing Digital Twins in Agriculture, leveraging AI, IoT, and sensor technology to transform decision-making for vineyards and canola farms. "Serafino Wines is proud to collaborate on this important R&D project. We firmly believe innovation enhances Australian wine quality while ensuring sustainability and environmental stewardship." said Maria Maglieri, CEO, Serafino Wines   👉 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gAFYEZmk Harpinder Sandhu , Federation University Australia, Constellation Technologies & Operations, Agora High Tech Pty Ltd, Nicola Sasanelli AM, XMPro, ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space #DigitalTwins #AgTech #AI #SustainableFarming #MachineLearning #Innovation #FutureOfAgriculture #environmentinstitute #viticulture #wine

Environment Institute member and Entomologist Andy Austin is advising action as millions of locusts could soon descend on parts of NSW, threatening crops and grazing lands. Early detection and control are crucial to prevent devastating swarms. Look out for locusts in bare, compact soil and act during their early nymph stage for the best chance of control. To learn more about the threat, read the full article featured in YourLifeChoices below. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gGpavUqw #LocustOutbreak #PestControl #AgricultureAustralia #EnvironmentInstitute #UniversityofAdelaide 📸 Egor Kamelev

🔬 The Environment Institute was thrilled to attend and celebrate 25 years of the Science & Technology Australia Science Meets Parliament Event 2025.   Our Environment Institute members had a fantastic experience, with one participant sharing, "SMP has given me better insight into how science and research link in with parliament and policy.".   Click the link below to read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/gUE-puD2   Marina Delpin, PhD, Erinn Fagan-Jeffries, Ania Kotarba-Morley, Professor Andrew Lowe, Dominic McAfee, Nina Wootton, Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics - University of Adelaide, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Damien Fordham, Mark Hutchinson, Kathy Nicholson, Kylie Dunning, Ed Husic MP, Doug Bardsley, Phill Cassey   #environmentinstitute #environment #smp2025 #science #STEM #sciencecommunication #communication #sciencetechnologyaustralia

Dr Adriana Milazzo, Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Health and Environment Institute member, was on a recent panel for HEAL National Research Network, focusing on how we can safeguard and improve human health in growing urban environments. In an article published in Croakey Health Media, Dr Milazzo emphasised the importance of OneHealth approaches in relation to urban planning and human health, further establishing the need for cross-collaboration within sectors, maintain relationships within industry, key policymakers and stakeholders. “I don’t think we can think about healthy environments unless we think about OneHealth,” she said. To read more about the panel discussion, click link to the article below. https://lnkd.in/d8X58X55 #EnvironmentInstitute #UrbanHealth #HealthyEnvironments #UrbanPlanning #SustainableCities 📸 Luiza Giannelli

In a recent ABC Radio interview, Environment Institute member Dr Jamie Wood discussed his groundbreaking study on ancient penguin DNA. His new research, published in Nature Communications, traces 6,000 years of Adélie penguin history in Antarctica, and the decline of southern elephant seals over the past 1,000 years, revealing how the region’s animals responded to climate and environmental shifts over time. Findings from this research will inform crucial efforts to safeguard Antarctic wildlife from multiple emerging threats. To learn more, read Jamie’s article published 5 March 2025 in The Conversation click the link below #environmentinstitute #ABC #ABCradio #Antarcticwildlife #wildlife #penguin

As part of United Nations World Wildlife Day, held earlier this week at Adelaide Zoo, John Scanlon AO, an international environmental leader and Professor Phill Cassey, head of the Wildlife Crime Research Hub,  presented a discussion on the scale, nature, and impact of wildlife crime on global biodiversity, as well as the efforts being made to prevent and combat these crimes. To read more about the presentation, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/dTG6rkYP #environmentinstitute #worldwildlifeday #unworldwildlifeday #nativespecies #biodiversity #biodiversityloss #ecosystems #wildlifecrime #environmentallaw #collaboration

🚨NOMINATIONS OPEN: 2025 SA Environment Awards!🚨 We’re celebrating the incredible winners from our 2024 SA Environment Awards—trailblazers who are making a real impact for our planet! 🌱🌏 Now it’s your turn! Do you know an inspiring individual or organisation leading the way in environmental action? Or maybe that changemaker is YOU? 💫 With six award categories, we’re honouring passionate South Australians dedicated to protecting and preserving our environment. Get your nomination in now: https://lnkd.in/gCYenwaa Don’t miss out—nominations close March 14, 2025! Presented by Conservation SA with Green Adelaide, Department for Environment and Water and Environment Institute #SAEnvironmentAwards