Sustainable development goals

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Science for a water-secure world in a changing climate

CSIRO's Jane Coram unpacks how we are harnessing digital technologies to better understand the availability of water, now and into an uncertain future.

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A predicted ocean

Predicting the ocean requires mind-boggling technology, from salty robotic drifters and pristine supercomputers. But when it comes to the crunch, what is the first step?

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UN book showcases ways to store water for a not-so-rainy day

With La Niña conditions in Australia, it's the perfect time to be asking: how can we store water for a not-so-rainy day? One solution is managed aquifer recharge (MAR). Two exemplary MAR projects in Australia, both supported by CSIRO, have just been profiled in a new United Nations Ebook.

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A digital pathway for sustainable fisheries

An online tool called FishPath is paving the way for the sustainable management of fisheries worldwide.

Six ways to link knowledge and action for sustainability

How can humanity address the vast sustainability challenges that we face? Today there is no shortage of ideas and recommendations. We present some of the best ways to approach co-production.

A large storm depicted by rolling grey clouds looms in the sky above Sydney Harbour. Image Richard Hirst.

Experts unite to help cities solve unprecedented climate challenges

With extreme events impacting our cities more than ever before, twenty-two experts from around the globe have the technological, environmental and social answers.

What does the next decade hold for our oceans?

Oceans are the planet’s largest life-support system. The launch of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development is an important opportunity for Australia as a nation girt by sea.

The front cover of the Second World Ocean Assessment, showing the title, volume and a fisheye image of divers swimming over a coral reef.

Second World Ocean Assessment is afloat

CSIRO’s contribution to the United Nations’ Second World Ocean Assessment has showcased Australia’s world-leading marine science expertise.

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Australia’s blue economy set to boost coronavirus recovery

As the pandemic impacts industries across the world, managing ocean resources sustainably is more important than ever to spur new marine and economic opportunities.