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March 20, 2025
Biosecurity Careers and Networking – Inaugural event
120 people came together on 13th March 2025 for Western Australia’s inaugural Biosecurity Careers and Networking Event. They heard expert insights from Dr Brenton von Takach, Tracey Vinnicombe and Johann van der Merwe, who shared their diverse experiences on biosecurity career opportunities, challenges and innovations spanning research, fieldwork, government, and industry. Speakers stressed the importance…
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March 17, 2025
On Country: Hot and dry Bunuru brings white flowers in full bloom
Marri tree Corymbia calophylla (Credit D. Blumer) February to March is Bunuru, the hottest time of the year with little to no rain. It is known as the Season of Adolescence, or the Second Summer, where many white flowering gums bloom. These include wandoo or wornt (Eucalyptus wandoo) and marri (Corymbia calophylla). Seed cones change…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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