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A new climate vision for a sustainable and equitable Australia
Australia must address social injustices and support communities experiencing multiple and intersecting vulnerabilities as we adapt to a changing climate, argues a new report from Future Earth Australia.
Academy archive digitisation project boosted by generous donation
A $100,000 donation by philanthropist and former pharmaceutical executive David Anstice AO will support the digitisation of the historic scientific collections held at the Australian Academy of Science.
Outstanding scientists don’t work alone: collaborations in the Asia-Pacific region
In a global world, the future of science depends on strong and enduring international relationships. According to Professor Sharon Lewin from the Doherty Institute, “Collaboration across borders in science is hugely important, especially when you're trying to tackle really big and important problems.”
A long, fruitful history of Japanese-Australian collaboration in STEM
Japan and Australia, two global leaders in science, have a rich history of working together. It is now over 40 years since the bilateral science and technology treaty between the two countries was signed. While science collaboration between Japan and Australia was well established prior to this, the treaty formalised and built on the relationship to the great benefit of both countries.
Sustainability challenges and opportunities the focus of Oceania congress
Sustainability leaders, experts, industry professionals and innovators from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific came together recently to share their knowledge on sustainability challenges and opportunities in the Oceania region as part of a major international sustainability event.