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Australian experts’ new ideas to better protect World Heritage sites from climate change
Australian experts are calling for the challenges of climate change to be used as a catalyst for positive changes to help conserve the world’s most precious heritage places.
From humble beginnings to Australian science leader
Nanotechnology pioneer Distinguished Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC FAA FTSE will become the next President of Australia’s premier science organisation, the Australian Academy of Science.
Science leader awarded one of Italy’s highest civilian honours
The Chief Executive of the Australian Academy of Science, Anna-Maria Arabia, has been awarded one of Italy’s highest civilian honours for strengthening the ties and friendship between Australia and Italy in the STEM sector and beyond.
Academy condemns trolling, bullying and harassment of scientists simply for doing their job
A new survey by the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) has found one in five Australian scientists experienced death threats and/or threats of physical or sexual violence after speaking to the media about COVID-19.
Our most vulnerable risk being left behind as Australia adapts to climate change
‘Adapt to protect communities and natural habitats’ - that’s one of the four goals of COP26 which is just around the corner. But is Australia’s current approach to climate adaptation sustainable and equitable?
Marine and coastal leaders urge government to adopt FEA Sustainable Oceans and Coasts Strategy
Delegates of the 15th Coast to Coast National Conference have formally endorsed Future Earth Australia’s Sustainable Oceans and Coasts National Strategy 2021–2030 and urged the Australian government to adopt and implement its recommendations.