SEAF: Shared Environmental Analytics Facility
Environmental data is often held by different organisations, in different systems and under different conditions of access and use.
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End user driven, collaborative research effort
Western Australia’s biodiversity faces complex and changing pressures. WABSI starts with the issues faced by those making decisions about biodiversity and sustainable development, identifying critical knowledge gaps and developing targeted research programs. We connect independent science with policy, industry and investment to generate evidence that improves decisions, strengthens capability and delivers measurable outcomes.
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Nine priority research programs
Our work
Driven by the people making decisions.
WABSI programs are driven by the needs of people and organisations making decisions about Western Australia’s terrestrial biodiversity. We bring end users and researchers together to identify critical knowledge gaps, prioritise research and coordinate collaboration around issues where better science can improve environmental and economic outcomes.
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Biodiversity information management
Improving how biodiversity information is connected, accessed and applied so end users can use trusted evidence to make better decisions.
4 Projects 7 Publications -
Subterranean fauna
Addressing critical knowledge gaps in Western Australia’s unique subterranean ecosystems to improve environmental assessment, conservation and sustainable development decisions.
7 Projects 4 Publications -
Restoration
Developing knowledge to scale ecological restoration, guide investment and build a restoration economy that delivers environmental, economic and social value.
3 Projects 11 Publications -
Biodiversity economics & finance
Building knowledge to help decision-makers understand biodiversity’s economic value, manage nature-related risks and identify opportunities for sustainable investment and growth.
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Inland waters
Identifying and addressing priority knowledge gaps affecting Western Australia’s inland waters, supporting biodiversity, water security and better decisions in a changing climate.
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Building biodiversity for thriving urban ecosystems
Developing evidence to help planners, governments, developers and communities integrate biodiversity into urban environments and create healthier, more resilient places.
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Mine rehabilitation & closure
Building evidence to improve rehabilitation and closure outcomes, reduce uncertainty and support responsible resource development across Western Australia.
3 Projects 7 Publications -
Mitigating cat impacts on biodiversity
Coordinating targeted research to address critical knowledge gaps around feral cat impacts, management effectiveness and threatened species outcomes.
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Addressing weed threats to biodiversity
Developing knowledge to understand, prioritise and manage weed impacts, helping decision-makers target effort where it can deliver the greatest biodiversity benefit.
1 Publication
Connected content
Programs are the strategic framework, projects address knowledge gaps
Explore the projects, publications, tools and decision-support resources generated through WABSI collaboration and see how research is translated into practical applications.
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Our work Projects
21+ projects in delivery
Specific initiatives that sit within programs – including IBSA, SAFE, SEAF, CRC TiME, Wheatbelt Restoration Standards and more.
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Resources Publications
The library of outputs
Reports, research plans and strategic frameworks produced through WABSI programs – free to download.
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Our work How we work
End-user consultation process
How WABSI develops new programs and projects in collaboration with the sectors that will use the findings.
The model
How a program comes to exist.
WABSI does not begin with a research question. We begin by listening to the people facing a biodiversity issue. Through consultation, we identify where better knowledge could change decisions, then develop and coordinate a prioritised research program to address those gaps.
How we develop research programs-
Identify the issue
We work with those making or influencing biodiversity decisions to understand the environmental, policy, regulatory, industry and community issues they face. This ensures research begins with a real need and a clear opportunity for science to make a difference.
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Listen to end users
WABSI brings together government, regulators, industry, researchers, Traditional Owners, land managers and other knowledge users to understand what they need to know, where uncertainty exists and what evidence would enable better decisions.
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Identify and prioritise knowledge gaps
We synthesise existing knowledge, research and stakeholder input to identify critical gaps. Priorities are assessed according to their potential to address end user needs, reduce uncertainty and deliver meaningful biodiversity, environmental and economic outcomes.
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Develop the research program
WABSI works with researchers and end users to translate priority knowledge gaps into a coordinated research program. This creates a shared agenda for investment, avoids duplication and focuses effort where new science can have the greatest impact.
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Coordinate independent science
We connect the right expertise, organisations and investment to deliver targeted research. WABSI’s collaborative model enables independent science to draw on complementary capabilities across universities, government, industry and other partners.
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Translate knowledge into decisions
Research is only valuable when it can be used. WABSI works with end users to translate findings into evidence, tools, guidance and other outputs that can inform policy, planning, investment, regulation and on-ground management.
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Build capability for the future
Programs strengthen Western Australia’s science capability as well as addressing immediate issues. By building connections, knowledge and research capacity, WABSI helps WA respond to environmental change and emerging biodiversity challenges over the long term.
Have a knowledge gap
worth a program?
WABSI brings together the people, knowledge and investment needed to address Western Australia’s biodiversity challenges. If your organisation is facing an issue where better science could reduce uncertainty, improve decisions or unlock new opportunities, talk to us about developing a targeted research collaboration.