Environment Institute

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Driving a healthy, diverse, equitable future through world-leading environmental research

The Environment Institute brings together more than 100 researchers from all six colleges of Adelaide University, focused on the conservation, management and restoration of ecosystems and natural resources in natural, production and urban landscapes to underpin environmental and social sustainability.

Explore our research

We research restoration of temperate marine ecosystems; biodiversity conservation; climate and environmental risk; water management and policy; urban greening and planetary health; combatting wildlife crime; engaging citizens in science; and pollution reduction

Engage with us

We design and deliver environmental and social sustainability with partners across terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems within natural, production and urban landscapes.

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About Environment Institute

The Institute plays a pivotal role in fostering authentic, multidisciplinary collaboration and catalysing research, empowering researchers to address critical challenges across sectors and communities.

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Research capabilities

Nine Research Initiatives underpin the breadth of our research capabilities and are dedicated to driving global change in environmental and social sustainability.

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Research impact

The Institute’s research programs and projects lead positive change in the domains of environment, society, economy, culture, national security, public policy and public health.

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Key research groups

Research groups affiliated with the Institute design and deliver environmental and social sustainability across terrestrial, coastal, and marine ecosystems within natural, production and urban landscapes.

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Our people

Our members, from across all six colleges of Adelaide University, bring a multi-disciplinary approach to underpin environmental and social sustainability.

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Engage with us

Receive a mix of informed news, events, opportunities and updates from the Environment Institute. Find out about how our researchers and research are making a difference.

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Contact us

Environment Institute

Location

Location
Environment Institute
Adelaide University
G05 Benham Building, City Campus East, Adelaide SA 5000

Telephone

Phone: +61 8 8313 0543

Email

Email: environment@adelaide.edu.au