National Committee for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
The committee deals with the ecology, evolution, and conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services, including ecological and conservation issues related to food and fibre production, as well as native species subject to commercial and traditional harvest.
The committee deals with the ecology, evolution, and conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services, including ecological and conservation issues related to food and fibre production, as well as native species subject to commercial and traditional harvest.
The National Committee for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation aims to:
- provide strategic evidence-based advice on ecology, evolution and conservation science to the Academy and other bodies as required
- support scientific literacy and excellence in ecology, evolution and conservation by engaging with researchers, professionals and relevant national organisations
- liaise with relevant international bodies, ensuring Australian involvement in international activities
- promote interdisciplinary collaboration and take a multi-disciplinary approach in providing advice to the Academy
Related Organisations
Reports and activities
- Submission - 2021 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap Exposure Draft, December 2021
- Submission—Senate Inquiry into Threatened Species, September 2018
- Letter—Kosciuszko Wild Horses Heritage Bill, June 2018
- Submission—Consultation on the Draft Revision of Australia's Biodiversity Conservation Strategy, March 2018
- Submission to the National Research Infrastructure Capability Consultation, September 2016
The Academy and the NCEEC have endorsed the following publications.
- National Marine Science Plan, published by the National Marine Science Committee in 2015
- Foundations for the future: A long-term plan for Australian ecosystem science, published July 2014
Members
Chair
- Professor Stuart Bunn FAA, 2026–2029
Deputy Chair
- To be filled
Ordinary Members
- Professor Carla Sgro, 2022–2026
- Professor Susan Laurance, 2026–2028
- Professor Martine Maron, 2022–2026
- Professor Helene Marsh FAA, 2023–2026
- Dr Margaret Byrne, 2013–2026
- Dr Holly Bradley, 2026–2028
- Dr John Morgan, 2024–2026
- Dr Elizabeth Pryde, 2026–2028
Observers
- Professor Alan Andersen FAA, Observer (past chair), 2026–2026
Ex-officio Members
- None