/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2025/03/26/students-discover-new-insects-thanks-to-citizen-science Environment Institute members Dr Erinn Fagan-Jeffries and Professor Patrick O'Connor, in collaboration with Dr Trang Nguyen and Dr Andrew Howe, share in their recently published article for The Conversation how they led "Insect Investigators" project, which uncovered over 3,000 insect species previously unrecorded in the Barcode of Life DNA database. Discover how they successfully engaged students and teachers across regional ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ to help achieve this remarkable scientific milestone.  March 26 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/03/26/students-discover-new-insects-thanks-to-citizen-science /environment/news/list/2025/02/25/preserving-biodiversity-research-tuesdays-recap Watch Professor Andy Lowe deliver his presentation on Preserving Biodiversity, followed by a panel discussion with panellists Professor Michelle Waycott, Dr Adam Toomes, and Professor Paul Thomas.  February 25 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/02/25/preserving-biodiversity-research-tuesdays-recap /environment/news/list/2025/04/10/australias-invertebrates-facing-a-crisis-of-extinction A recent article in The Conversation, co-authored by the Environment Institute’s, Dr Jess Marsh, it’s reported that more than 95% of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s animals are invertebrates, yet the scale of their extinction is largely overlooked. January 22 2025 Sarah Cervone /environment/news/list/2025/04/10/australias-invertebrates-facing-a-crisis-of-extinction /environment/news/list/2025/01/15/when-the-invaders-are-locked-out-bringing-back-threatened-native-species-in In the latest Eco Futurists episode, Director Professor Andrew Lowe chats with Katherine Tuft and Nathan Manders of Arid Recovery, a non-profit dedicated to conserving threatened species in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s Roxby Downs. January 20 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/01/15/when-the-invaders-are-locked-out-bringing-back-threatened-native-species-in /environment/news/list/2024/11/28/new-arc-research-funding-over-19m-in-support-for-projects-led-by-members-of The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Research Council (ARC) has announced funding outcomes for new projects in their Discovery Scheme that aim to advance ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s knowledge and contribute to a wide range of scientific, environmental, and social benefits. November 28 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/28/new-arc-research-funding-over-19m-in-support-for-projects-led-by-members-of /environment/news/list/2024/11/17/urgent-action-needed-to-protect-australias-freshwater-fish-species-from A groundbreaking study has revealed that 35 freshwater fish species across ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ are at risk of extinction, including the Kangaroo River perch, which hasn’t been seen in the wild for over 26 years. November 17 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/17/urgent-action-needed-to-protect-australias-freshwater-fish-species-from /environment/news/list/2024/11/06/daff-timber-testing-trial-reveals-urgent-need-for-stronger-illegal-logging The results of the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s (DAFF) recent timber testing trial have highlighted critical gaps in the traceability and legality of timber products entering the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n market. November 06 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/06/daff-timber-testing-trial-reveals-urgent-need-for-stronger-illegal-logging