This was the predicament facing the sailor in the Rime of the Ancient Mariner after becoming becalmed at sea and running out of drinking water.
But do we face an analogous predicament today with water resources running scarce, and if so how do we best conserve this most precious item?
Continue reading “Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink”
When we discuss ‘Climate Change Solutions’ or ‘Saving the Environment’ we may think of advances in technology, new scientific discoveries or powerful policy changes.
But the truth is, our relationship with our planet today relies on more than just science and technology – it relies on the humanities, the arts, musicians, performers, activists and a whole range of players to make it happen.
Continue reading “Music – a solution to climate change?”
Globally, food and natural resource production is going through the biggest change since the industrial revolution. Rather than merely focussing on improved and cheaper production, current changes are driven by a maelstrom of influences, many of them with sustainability at heart.
Continue reading “Megatrends in sustainable food and fibre production”
So how are those new years resolutions going?
Surveys suggest that eating healthily and getting more exercise are the two most popular new year resolutions, here’s a few easy options to get you started.
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Planning for the future and breaking new ground across industries must involve improving our natural environment along the way. Our lives and livelihoods depend on it
Announcing a new podcast, in which we hear from people leading the way, not only in imagining, but also providing solutions for a future with environmental sustainability in mind.
We speak to scientific experts, industry leaders, artists, adventurers, and committed personalities who make connections in their local and global communities, making life on earth a priority in their grand plans. They are the Eco Futurists.
So Ive been thinking for some time about the dynamics of sustainable future development, and have come up with a concept – EcoFuturism.
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Australia is preparing to make substantial investments in the assets, facilities and services that support research and innovation. So what do these facilities support?
Continue reading “The pillars of Australia’s research system”
Illegal logging is a big issue. Approximately 30% to 50% of all timber traded globally is illegally sourced. Illegal logging comes in many forms. It may be the replacement of high value for low value timber products, it may incorrect declaration of species or region of origin of products, which masks trade in endangered species or export of timber from protected areas, or it may be the mixing of illegitimately and legitimately sourced timber.
Combating illegal logging also needs to take many forms, many of these are technology solutions that support behaviour change.
Continue reading “Behind the scenes work to stop illegal logging”
With almost a third of arable land classified as degraded, what can we do to reverse the rapid pace of degradation and can we do it in a way that benefits us?
Continue reading “The Federated States of Degradia – A nation humanity must take responsibility for”
Australia’s research infrastructure is world-class and supports our innovation, research and development activities.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia’s research infrastructure has contributed to global efforts to develop vaccine and treatment options as well as furthering our understanding of infection biology, and will be crucial to support Australia’s socio-economic recovery post-COVID-19.
Continue reading “How Australian research infrastructure supports global efforts during COVID-19”
Prof Andy Lowe 