Building biodiversity for thriving urban ecosystems – Theme: Design
Addressing research priorities
Would you like to undertake high-impact research that really makes a difference? WABSI consults extensively with end users and stakeholders to identify priority biodiversity science knowledge needs. This helps us develop timely and relevant programs that address critical needs and have a strong pathway to adoption.
Working with WABSI, and aligning your project to address key end user priorities, will help you maximise project funding opportunities and the impact of your research. We invite you to submit a project abstract. (Please demonstrate a clear alignment with one or more priority knowledge gaps.)
Theme 3 – DESIGN
Theme 3 / Focus area 5 – BEST PRACTICE DESIGN
| OUTCOME | OBJECTIVE | KNOWLEDGE GAPS |
| Newly designed urban green spaces deliver on-site benefits to native species and ecosystems through the provision of essential habitat and food resources | Integrate appropriate, biodiversity-focussed design protocols into urban green space development | What are best practice novel nature habitat infrastructure designs (Ranking: High) Which species provide optimal infrastructure compatibility and biodiversity value (Ranking: High) What is the optimal design of service/infrastructure corridors and assets to support green corridors for biodiversity (Ranking: Top) How can we effectively provide, use and situate public open space to maximise value for biodiversity enhancement (Ranking: Medium) How can we best design urban areas to create watered spaces that enhance biodiversity (No ranking) To what degree should we accept the novel ecosystems — undertake a risk assessment (Ranking: Medium) |
Theme 3 / Focus area 6 – CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE
| OUTCOME | OBJECTIVE | KNOWLEDGE GAPS |
| Biodiversity in urban green spaces flourishes in Western Australia’s future climate | Introduce nature-based solutions based on species that are appropriate for Perth’s future climate | Which species are appropriate for Perth’s future climate (Ranking: Medium) Which species can adapt to Perth’s future climate (Ranking: Medium) How to adapt to changing infrastructure requirements while protecting biodiversity during extreme weather events (water security, urban heat island, storms, floods) (Ranking: High |
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