News February 24, 2025

Webinar – Forested ecosystems: Carbon sequestration and biodiversity impacts

WABSI Big issues in biodiversity science webinar series Thursday 15th May 2025 1.00pm – 2.00 pm (Australian Western Standard Time) Register here Guest speaker: Professor Martin Forsius, Finnish Environment Institute, Helsinki, Finland Facilitator: Professor Owen Nevin, The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI) Forested ecosystems play a central role in global efforts to mitigate climate…

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News February 20, 2025

The Biodiversity Conference 2025: Nature Positive

With a strong Western Australian focus, the Biodiversity Conference is jointly supported and run by all five WA Universities, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions and The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute. The event will be held in Perth on 28th – 30th October and will bring together custodians, researchers and practitioners from across…

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News January 20, 2025

Webinar: Understanding biodiversity metrics

Event held on Thursday 27th February 2025 Watch on demand: View the webinar recording Guest speaker: Professor Neil Burgess, Chief Scientist, UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). View the presentation slides: Event flyer

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News January 6, 2025

Targeting knowledge gaps

We are back after the Christmas break and our work continues in 2025, to address end user biodiversity science knowledge gaps. More information on research priorities

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News November 26, 2024

Merry Christmas from WABSI: Office closes 19.12.24 and reopens 06.01.25

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Reports October 4, 2024

Assessing knowledge gaps in biodiversity economics and finance

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News October 3, 2024

Watch on demand: Big Issues in Biodiversity Science Webinars

WABSI webinars feature presentations by leading scientists, practitioners and experts, helping you to broaden your understanding and develop a global perspective on current and emerging biodiversity challenges. Watch webinars on the WABSI You Tube channel Want to stay informed about upcoming events? Subscribe for updates

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News August 26, 2024

Groundbreaking data sharing project to better inform environmental assessments

MEDIA STATEMENT Monday 26 August 2024 A groundbreaking project, to securely share data from industry, academia and government and better inform environmental approval processes, has been launched in Perth by Western Australian Science Minister Stephen Dawson. The Shared Environmental Analytics Facility (SEAF), which now has pilot programs in Cockburn Sound and the Pilbara, takes data…

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News July 22, 2024

Webinar: Measuring nature and biodiversity – Supporting nature positive outcomes

Biodiversity Economics and Finance Watch on demand here Webinar: 01 October 2024 (Event completed) As Australia prepares to host the Global Nature Positive Summit 2024 in Sydney in October, we put a spotlight on the challenges in how nature and biodiversity can be valued and measured. This event explores critical areas of need such as:

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News June 11, 2024

Webinar: Big ideas and inspiring careers

A National Science Week event (Ideal for senior high school students, undergraduate and postgraduate students eager to explore impactful career opportunities) Make an impact with a career in biodiversity science Friday 16th August 2024 (Event concluded) 12.30pm -1.30pm (Australian Western Standard Time) View the webinar recording here A unique opportunity to connect with and learn…

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