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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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Updates December 6, 2023

Research partners renew the WABSI joint venture, reaffirming a successful collaboration  

WABSI joint venture partners recently renewed the successful partnership for a further 5 years, following funding from the Western Australian Government through the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation. The WABSI joint venture partnership represents leading biodiversity science research expertise in Western Australia. The partnership enables WABSI to develop end user driven biodiversity research…

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News October 25, 2023

Webinar: Guidelines for embedded experiments in ecological restoration and management in Australia

8th November 2023 (Online event) 7:30am – 8:30am Australian Western Standard Time These guidelines provide a framework for planning and implementing standardised experiments within restoration projects to help build a national research network. They include real-world case studies, putting concepts into practice.  Practitioners from local and state governments, consulting, industry, Landcare, and natural resource management…

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Updates 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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News April 6, 2023

Scaling up with SEAF: Unlocking value from shared data and analytics

Tuesday 9th May 2023 4.00pm – 5.30pm (AWST) Presentations and panel discussion, followed by refreshments and networking Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, 1 Bryce Avenue, Kensington WA (In person event) Register here Hosted by The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute, Western Australian Marine Science Institution and Pawsey Supercomputing Centre Special guest: Ms Hannah Mary Beazley MLA: Parliamentary Secretary to…

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News February 27, 2023

Event: Putting a value on nature: Environmental costs and policy

Thursday 23rd March 2023 5.30pm-7.00pm (Australian Western Standard Time) – In person and live streamed event Level 3, Eastern Terrace, WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth Jointly hosted by The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute and the UWA Public Policy Institute Register here View and download the event flyer below. Panellists: Michelle Andrews…

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News October 21, 2022

Webinar: Guiding indicators for co-producing knowledge through enduring partnerships

WATCH ON-DEMAND: Click here to watch the webinar recording

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News May 10, 2022

WABSI webinar: Tackling nature loss risks to the global economy and reducing impacts

Online event (Completed). A recording is not available for this event. Thursday 16th June 2022 4.00pm-5.30pm (Australian Western Standard Time)

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News March 25, 2022

WABSI webinar: Renewable energy and biodiversity – The challenges and opportunities of scaling up wind and solar

Click here to watch this webinar on-demand Online event (Completed) Tuesday 3rd May 2022 4.00pm-5.30pm Australian Western Standard Time

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News August 16, 2021

WABSI webinar: The economic costs of biological invasions in the world and Australia

Click here to watch this webinar on-demand Online event (completed) Thursday 21st October 20214.00pm – 5.30pm (Australian Western Standard Time) Invasive plants in Australia are currently among the greatest threats to native biological diversity and a significant cost to agriculture. The economic impact on agriculture alone is estimated at in excess of $4 billion per…

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