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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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June 19, 2023
Building a trusted environmental data and information supply chain: Forum and workshop hosted by WABSI, WAMSI and ARDC
WABSI, WAMSI and ARDC have been leading an approach to establish a national environmental information supply chain. The collaboration recently brought together senior industry, government, community and research sector representatives to support this important endeavour, hosting a national forum and workshop on 6th and 7th June 2023. Keynote addresses were delivered by several senior leaders,…
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WABSI in world first: Natural capital accounting for the mining sector – BHP Beenup Site Pilot Case Study
Natural capital accounts are a way to measure the amount, condition and value of environmental assets, helping to describe changes in ecosystems and how they could impact wellbeing and economies. WABSI, as a member of BHP’s Technical Advisory Team for the Beenup Site Pilot Case Study, played a key role in a study at BHP’s closed and…
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October 20, 2022
New report reveals emerging priorities for the next decade
Download the report – Biodiversity Knowledge Priorities: Emerging themes from stakeholder consultation View the launch video by Hon. Roger Cook, Minister for Science Hon. Roger Cook, Minister for Science today launched a new report by The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI) Biodiversity Knowledge Priorities, which identifies the top priorities for biodiversity science knowledge that…
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September 11, 2020
McGowan Government invests further $3.4m in WABSI
Hon. Dave Kelly MLA, Minister for Science with WABSI CEO Professor Owen Nevin The McGowan Government has committed an additional $3.4 million in The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI) to build on advances in biodiversity science. Science Minister Dave Kelly announced the extension of WABSI’s funding to June 2023, bringing its total investment since…
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July 30, 2020
WABSI Board appoints Professor Owen Nevin as new CEO
A statement from Dr Ian Cresswell, Board Chair, The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI) I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to Professor Owen Nevin, who has been appointed as WABSI’s new Chief Executive Officer. Owen is an experienced conservation biologist and research leader, with international experience in higher education and research. He…
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May 20, 2020
Online access to biodiversity data to enable better decision making
Premier Mark McGowan and Environment Minister Stephen Dawson announced: Environment Online initiative to be led by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation Biodiversity Information Office to be led by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions We are delighted at Premier Mark McGowan’s announcement about the initiative to establish Environment Online and a Biodiversity…
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March 13, 2020
WABSI helps secure $30M for sustainable mine closure
The Western Australian Science Institute (WABSI) has played the leading role in securing Commonwealth research funds into Western Australia to help address the global issue of mine closure and to develop new economic opportunities for communities, post-mining. Working with Western Australia’s mining industry and science researchers, WABSI developed and led the successful bid for a…
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February 3, 2020
Mine closure rehabilitation conditions: a review
A new report published today by The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI) reveals that mine closure “rehabilitation conditions are often seen as aspirational objectives or performance management tools rather than achievable targets.” The report, “A review of mine rehabilitation condition setting in Western Australia” is the culmination of a research project that collected and…
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