2020

Using today’s ocean observations to unlock tomorrow’s climate

Integrated ocean observation systems are playing a critical role in preparing us for future climate challenges.

Livestock producers weigh drought recovery options

With droughts predicted to increase in frequency and duration, the time of recovery is when livestock producers need to prepare for future droughts.

How community level transition planning is critical for recovery and resilience in drought affected regions

Regional communities can make necessary changes in response to droughts and other related challenges including the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic using a transition planning approach that builds their resilience and sustainability into the future.

Testing the ‘leakiness’ of Australian homes

With the cold snap shocking us into our winter woollens, we’re looking at how draughty Australian houses are, and the science behind how we test for ‘leakiness’ in our homes.

Recovery of Australia’s soils following bushfires

While attention to bushfire recovery often centres on above ground developments – rebuilt buildings and a return of green tree canopies – it's what happens below the surface that often determines how successful recovery actually is.

Deconstructing disasters: Taking stock on where we are now, and dreaming our future

Australia and the world are facing multiple, successive, widespread disruptions which can lead to catastrophic disaster. A ‘Deconstructing Disasters’ approach can help us to build more resilience in our systems.

Using satellite imagery to detect and map oil spills along Australia’s coastline

Detection of oil spills using state of the art satellite imagery will support Australian environmental agencies to manage and protect the Great Barrier Reef, and other Australian marine regions.

How genetic interventions can increase the resistance of corals to warming oceans

New results indicate the potential for what's known as 'assisted evolution' can increase the thermal tolerance of corals, and thus help their adaptation to conditions that are currently causing unsustainable stress.

The challenge at the end of Australia’s mighty Murray-Darling system

Management of the Lower Lakes system in South Australia has been informed by extensive science. Understanding the impacts of climate change and adaptation remain future challenges for the region and the Murray-Darling Basin as a whole.