Tagged with Natural and Built Environment

Conservation work to protect the Tasmanian devil is under the spotlight as a team of specialist researchers reach the finals of this year’s 2011 Annual Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. The team, affectionately known as the ‘Devil’s Advocates’ and which comprises researchers from Griffith University, The University of Sydney, The University of Tasmania, Save the Tasmanian […]

The Australian Rivers Institute (ARI) will host the Brisbane launch of a new book about Australia’s waterways by Peter Cullen on Friday, June 17. This Land Our Water, Water Challenges for the 21st Century, A Collection of Papers is a celebration of the late Professor Peter Cullen AO, a respected advocate for the land and […]

Research undertaken by scientists at Griffith University’s Environmental Forensics Laboratory is advancing the understanding of ancient DNA, with results that will impact across many science disciplines. The work, to be featured on this week’s ABC Catalyst program has been conducted by a research team in Antarctica and at Griffith’s Nathan campus. It involves recovering DNA […]

“Climate change still remains a difficult topic both nationally and internationally, with many organisations still grappling with the best way to manage it for the future,” Professor Palutikof said. “The scale of the issues is massive and a lot of work remains to be done if we are to avoid becoming more adversely affected. “Unfortunately, […]

The initiative, which is supported by the Glossy Black Conservancy and partner agencies including Griffith, aims to learn more about the distribution, habitat use and population of the Glossy Black-Cockatoo. The Birding Day provides community volunteers with the chance to assist in the collection of sighting both birds and their feeding sites across the south-east […]

Tallebudgera Beach on Queensland’s Gold Coast has been announced as the Overall Winner of the Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Clean Beaches Awards for 2010/2011.As well as winning the overall Australian title, Tallebudgera picked up awards in the Community Action and Partnerships, Litter Prevention and Young Legends categories. Australian Clean Beaches National Judge, David Moy, said […]

The National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) has announced the appointment of an NCCARF Advisory Board to guide the facility through its operational phase from 2011-2013. NCCARF Director Professor Jean Palutikof said the Board members selected comprised a cross-section of influential decision-makers representing local, state and federal governments, business and research. “Each board member […]