In partnership with the community and industry, we undertake world-class research into the evolution and ecology of invasive species and the molecular biology and physiology of insects.
The bioeconomy will provide a platform to a sustainable future by providing security of food, water and energy supplies, reduced emissions, and the sustainable use of both biological and non-biological resources.
CSIRO has built a bushfire wind tunnel to research how bushfires spread and improve the safety and fire-fighting capabilities of Australian communities.
The second Oceania Chondrichthyan Society Conference will be held on 22-24 September 2008 at the Australian Museum, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
CSIRO develops and tests market based instruments, and identifies principles of organisation and planning for implementing and evaluating environmental policies.
To support the maintenance and protection of Australia’s land and water resources, we provide clients with science-based solutions to predict and manage the risks posed by environmental contaminants.
We focus on finding new, integrated ways to manage our water supply and water resources issues. This includes land use change, salinity, climate change, groundwater extraction and drainage schemes.
Australia’s dwindling population of native rats and mice are little seen and even less understood. In this vodcast, CSIRO’s Dr Fred Ford introduces us to some very eccentric creatures, and explains the crucial role they play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. (4:16)
Meet Dr Darius Culvenor, who works across a broad range of remote sensing technologies and applications, helping to identify strategically important areas for new technology, skills and business development.
An interest in the environment and in maths led to a career in environmental statistics for Dr Bronwyn Harch. Now she gets to visit scenic waterways and help waterways' managers keep the water clean for everyone to enjoy.
This report is written for communities, government agencies and interface organisations involved in natural resource management (NRM) in the Lake Eyre Basin. (70 pages)
