Check out our calendar of events and participate in our seminars, public lectures and more.

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8 Oct 2025 | 12 - 1pm

This talk explores how engaging with diverse knowledge systems, across sciences, humanities, and Indigenous perspectives, can support truly transformative change in conservation, with insights from emerging UK-based frameworks and practices.

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15 Oct 2025 | 12 - 1pm

This talk presents findings from a global meta-analysis of 186 studies assessing biodiversity outcomes over time. It shows that in two-thirds of cases, conservation actions improved biodiversity or slowed its decline. Results highlight the effectiveness of targeted interventions such as invasive species control, habitat restoration, and protected areas—while calling for a transformational scale-up to meet global nature targets.

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A wide, flat agricultural field with short, golden-brown stubble left after harvest stretches into the distance under a partly cloudy sky. In the background, numerous large wind turbines stand tall across the horizon, highlighting a mix of farming and renewable energy infrastructure in a rural landscape
22 Oct 2025 | 12 - 1pm

In Australia, where climate debate is polarized, Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) emerged in 2015 as a non-partisan charity uniting farmers with climate science and policy. This study delves into the experiences of New South Wales farmers who joined FCA.

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31 Oct 2025 | 12 - 2pm

Join us for our annual International Lunch!

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Past events

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21 Feb 2024 | 1 - 2pm

Join us for a seminar on Critical Natural Capital: Explore the irreplaceable role of nature in human well-being and ecological balance. Learn from Japan and Australia's experiences and rethink sustainability and discover how societies manage and value nature's assets.

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14 Feb 2024 | 1 - 2pm

Join ANU Fenner School alumna, Dr Kate Grarock, as she shares the story of a career in ecology and how she ended up on Alone Australia.

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A vibrant green parrot peeking out from a hole in a tree trunk.
7 Feb 2024 | 2 - 3pm

Join us as Giselle discusses the key ecological interactions contributing to population decline in the swift parrot’s breeding range in Tasmania.

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A serene forest stream bordered by leafy trees, with a person tending to the water's edge.
1 Feb 2024 | 3 - 4pm

Join us as PhD scholar Brianna Gordon discusses her Two-Way research on the effects and impacts that the release of toxic heavy metals may have had on the Wiradjuri people, culture and Country.

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A close-up of a possum peeking from behind a tree trunk.
31 Jan 2024 | 1:30 - 2:30pm

Join us as Aurelie discusses her PhD research on species competition in Booderee National Park. Discover how the rise of the brushtail possum and the decline of the bush rat decline post-fox baiting impact upon each other.

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14 Dec 2023 | 1pm

Discover the unique challenges faced by island species at this week's seminar. Explore how Daniel's PhD research on the endangered Norfolk Island green parrot informs vital conservation strategies, tackling issues like habitat loss and invasive species. Join us to learn about safeguarding these unique island dwellers.

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8 Dec 2023 | 12pm

How it is already almost December? With that, it's of course time for the annual Fenner School of Environment & Society End of Year party! As usual, we'll have food, drinks & music. And of course the annual Fenner School photo competition! RSVP your attendance for our catering numbers by the 4th of December.

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A group of deer standing among tall grasses in a lush green forest.
7 Dec 2023 | 1pm

Join us as Prof. Mahmood Hossain, Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University, Bangladesh, takes us on a journey to discover the biodiversity hotspot of the Sundarban mangrove forest.

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A lizard climbs on a charred log surrounded by green grass.
6 Dec 2023 | 1pm

How can we mitigate the increased threats that native wildlife face following bushfires? Join us as Heather Burns' discusses her PhD research that has focused on how small mammals and reptiles in fire-affected areas respond to the addition of coarse woody debris piles.

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