International Activities

A CSIRO developed tool is helping China's land and water resource managers rehabilitate an important water catchment and helping to secure China's environmental future.

Of the more than 1 300 individual CSIRO international activities undertaken since 2002, one third has been with developing countries. 

Find out how CSIRO is contributing towards an international research and development alliance working to achieve the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals.

CSIRO and China have enjoyed a rich and mutually beneficial relationship during the last 30 years.

CSIRO has a long-standing relationship with Indonesia. From 1997-2001, Indonesia ranked third in the world in terms of the number of international interactions it had with CSIRO, dropping to fourth in 2002 and seventh for the period 2003-2005.

CSIRO has a strong relationship with New Zealand. This was shown by the formation of Ensis on 1 July 2004, to help increase the R&D capacity and competitiveness of the Australasian forest, wood and paper industries.

CSIRO is involved in over 740 research activities, working with leading scientific organisations in more than 80 countries with partners and customers ranging from foreign governments, small companies to large multi-nationals and international foundations.

Palau is renowned for its pristine natural environment which supports tourism, fishing and other extractive industries, as well as a resident population. Crucial to ensuring the ongoing quality of Palau’s natural environment is effective management of solid waste.

Water pollution is a significant issue for many small island nations with fringing reefs. CSIRO estimated that sound watershed management could save the community of the Cook Islands millions of dollars that currently are spent dealing with the consequences of water pollution.

CSIRO communicates the depth and breadth of its international activities through the CSIRO International Report.