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News 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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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 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 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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Events April 3, 2024

Webinar: Tech for nature – AI and emerging technologies in biodiversity conservation

Thursday 25th July 2024 (Online event) 12:00pm – 1:30pm (Australian Western Standard Time) View webinar recording Join us as we speak with an expert international panel working at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and biodiversity conservation. We explore global examples of how technology is unlocking solutions to help optimise conservation efforts, from planning and…

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Events January 29, 2024

Connecting people and landscapes

Connecting people and landscapes: Building biodiversity in urban ecosystems (This is an in-person event) Tue 27th Feb 20245.00pm-7:30pm (Doors open at 5pm for a 5.30pm start)Science Theatre, Scitech DiscoveryCentre, Corner Railway Street & Sutherland Street, West Perth Please join us for a panel discussion, refreshments and networking Register here How can we best engage and…

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Events December 18, 2023

Workshop: Integrating eDNA into bioassessment and monitoring of subterranean fauna in Western Australia – What will the future look like?

View workshop summary Download workshop presentations:Dr Michelle Guzik presentationDr Nicole White presentationDr Mieke van der Heyde presentation A workshop was held on Wednesday 28th February 2024 at the Kieran McNamara Conservation Science Centre, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, 17 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington WA 6151 Resource companies in Western Australia are mandated to assess…

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