A Biodiversity Data and Information Management Project
Shared Environmental Analytics Facility (SEAF): Translating science knowledge and data analytics into streamlined decisions
SEAF is a mechanism for interpreting environmental data that has been developed in consultation with end users and stakeholders.
It enables a trusted data and information supply chain that generates information products, like maps, reports and forecasting tools for use in research and decision making.
SEAF is the next phase in the digital journey of WABSI’s Biodiversity Data and Information Management Program and is a key milestone, with two pilot studies in Western Australia, in the Pilbara and Cockburn Sound.
Supporting nature positive outcomes
- SEAF enables a shared, robust, repeatable and sustainable environmental information value chain to transform environmental assessment, reporting and assurance for regional development, and for supporting nature positive outcomes.
- SEAF supports the development of State of the Environment and reporting on Country, whilst implementing the recommendations from Independent Review of the EPBC Act – Final Report which called for the adoption of National Environmental Standards, digitisation of environmental impact assessments and the creation of an efficient environmental information value chain.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Since 2016 WABSI has led a strong collaboration of senior stakeholders from industry, government, regulators and the science community, to build a data sharing and access culture, enhancing the access, aggregation, interpretation and management of biodiversity information collected in Western Australia. This journey achieved several milestones, helping to establish IBSA in 2018, Dandjoo (Biodiversity Information Office) Western Australia’s first whole-of-state biodiversity data platform in 2020 and developing SAFE in 2021.
Receiving global recognition
WABSI’s work in managing biodiversity data and information is being recognised globally and Western Australia is serving as a model for other jurisdictions in environmental information streamlining, sharing and curation. It has wide support from industry, government, regulators, as well as the science and research community.
SEAF FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Positioning Western Australia as a leader in digital environmental assessments
WABSI and WAMSI engaged widely to ensure all relevant stakeholders continued to have a voice in shaping and endorsing a value proposition for SEAF. Two feasibility studies were developed to establish regional SEAF spokes in Western Australia, with a central state hub that would oversee operations and provide good governance.
SEAF Pilbara (Report excerpt) – A report excerpt on a regional hub in the Pilbara can be accessed below and needs to be considered in the context of the full report.
SEAF Cockburn Sound (Report excerpt) – A report excerpt on a regional hub in Cockburn Sound can be accessed below and needs to be considered in the context of the full report.
SEAF Frequently Asked Questions
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Please contact us if you would like a copy of the full feasibility report, it is available on request.
ENGAGE WITH THE SEAF PROJECT
If you would like to become a SEAF partner, please contact us:
Professor Owen Nevin, CEO, WABSI owen.nevin@wabsi.org.au
Dr Luke Twomey, CEO, WAMSI luke.twomey@wamsi.org.au
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