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The Fenner School of Environment & Society is a world-leading centre for cross-disciplinary environmental and sustainability research, education and policy-relevant advice.
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As Australia heads into bushfire season, a new satellite-based mapping tool, developed by researchers at the Fenner School of Environment & Society, is giving communities unprecedented local insights into vegetation dryness and fire risk, helping them better prepare for the months ahead.
Indigenous Protected Areas have grown to protect more than half of Australia’s conservation estate, combining Traditional Owner stewardship, cultural knowledge and modern science to safeguard nature for future generations.
As scientists uncover thousands of previously unknown species, surprising new biodiversity hotspots are emerging from Australia to the Andes, reshaping our understanding of where Earth's richest wildlife lives and why protecting it has never been more urgent.
Movers and shakers: how big disturbances shape biodiversity patterns
When disaster strikes, who moves in next? This seminar explores the extraordinary ways plants and animals seize new opportunities after Earth’s biggest disturbances.
The development of short-season wheats for a changing Australian climate
Exploring the future of Australian wheat, this seminar highlights how innovative breeding and research are helping develop climate-ready crops that can thrive in drier conditions and support more resilient, profitable farming.