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Bring industry, government and community together to enable relevant research that meets real needs.

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As science research brokers we enable strategic partnerships to enhance biodiversity knowledge.

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Deliver quality, independent, scientific information that allows more effective decisions to be made.

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Contribute to a better balance between economic development and conservation.

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WHAT WE DO

As a science research broker, we enable strategic partnerships between industry, government, community and researchers to enhance scientific knowledge and improve biodiversity outcomes in Western Australia.

MINE REHABILITATION AND CLOSURE
SUBTERRANEAN FAUNA
AGRICULTURAL LANDS
BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
URBAN FORESTS

How we Help You

Researchers

Maximise funding pathways

We provide you with an extra, free source and can assist you to source project partners and develop funding applications.
Industry

Access to multi-disciplinary research

As an independent institute, we can better leverage our collective biodiversity knowledge to deliver world-class science.
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Publication - Biological Conservation: An underrated habitat: Residential gardens support similar mammal assemblages to urban remnant vegetation
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McGowan Government invests further $3.4m in WABSI
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Publication - Journal of Environmental Management: A framework for developing completion criteria for mine closure and rehabilitation
@_WABSI 15 Sep'20

A beautiful part of Western Australia and a treasure trove of #biodiversity! https://t.co/OfnGB87xfB

@_WABSI 14 Sep'20

Residential gardens can play a significant role in biodiversity conservation https://t.co/aHmIcOYLT1 #PhD #urban… https://t.co/weu1mO759R

@_WABSI 11 Sep'20

We're delighted at the news that WABSI's funding has been extended until June 2023! Thank you @Davekellymp Looking… https://t.co/DWiN7rSR8R

@10DesertsOz 8 Sep'20

RT @10DesertsOz: Today is National Threatened Species Day. The deserts are home to 45 threatened species including the bilby. 10 Deserts Pr…

Dr Tom Hatton, Chairman, Environmental Protection Authority

One of our challenges is formulating advice with limited available information. Our participation in WABSI means supporting science collaborations to help build valuable networks of environmental knowledge as well as access to critical biodiversity information required for informed decision making.

Kerry Sanderson AC, Ex-Governor of Western Australia

While a lot of effort is being expended to protect the State’s world-renowned native plants and animals, we need to do more. Having the community and business become key partners as well as advocates, means it is a challenge I feel confident we can meet. We’re very supportive of WABSI helping us better understand biodiversity across our State and building a shared resource. It will mean that our conservation areas continue as part of our heritage and contribute to our quality of life.

Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Environment

It is crucial for us to better understand our rich and unique biodiversity through accurate scientific knowledge and good collaboration. The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute is a focal point for skills and knowledge to be shared and help define the State’s research priorities to ensure that scientific information meets the dynamic needs of industry.

Colin Barnett, Ex-Premier of Western Australia

Science is crucial to ensuring our rich and unique biodiversity assets are here for future generations to enjoy. At the same time, the main drivers of our economy - mineral exploration and processing, broadacre agriculture and tourism - intersect with the State's biodiversity, as does urban development.

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