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WOMADelaide The Planet Talks 2025

WOMADelaide 2023

We are thrilled to be presenting The Planet Talks at the 2025 Festival, check out our program!

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FAME Strategy Sustainability 2024 Annual Report: Out Now

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Read the FAME Strategy Sustainability 2024 Annual Report, featuring Environment Institute Executive Director Professor Andrew Lowe!

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When the invaders are locked out: bringing back threatened native species in outback ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog

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In the latest Eco Futurists episode, Director Professor chats with and of , a non-profit dedicated to conserving threatened species in South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s Roxby Downs.

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Mosquito Control and Ecosystem Health: Insights from Prof. Philip Weinstein

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Professor Philip Weinstein, Environment Institute member, emphasised the need for mosquito control methods that don't eradicate the species, highlighting their role in ecosystems and the broader impact on human health.

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Exposing Gaps in Wildlife Trade: 30,000 Species Traded in the U.S. Without Global Oversight

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An international study, involving the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide, reveals over 30,000 wild species traded in the U.S., uncovering critical gaps in global wildlife trade regulations and underscoring the need for stronger protections to preserve biodiversity.

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Is Explainable AI (XAI) in Hydrology Living Up to the Hype?

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Professor Holger Maier's recent workÌýwarns that while Explainable AI (XAI) holds promise for hydrology, it doesn't always improve decision-making.

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Sprigg Ediacaran Fossil Collection Recognised by the International Commission on Geoheritage

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Diego García-Bellido Capdevila of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s Environment Institute was key to securing global recognition for the Sprigg Ediacaran fossil collection. Now among the top 11 geological collections worldwide, it offers vital insights into the origins of complex life on Earth.

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A walk in the park? The park systems that help shape our cities, cultures, and civic identities

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Eco Futurists episode 15 is out now: hear from Host Environment Institute Director Prof Andy Lowe, joined by Matthew Skjonsberg, Director of the Praxis Institute in Switzerland.

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Celebrating ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s Remarkable Echidnas and Citizen Science

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Learn howÌýyou can help researchers by sharing your echidna sightings!

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Citizen Scientists: the willing and able who are helping drive research forward

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In this episode host Professor has a delightful conversation with Dr Erinn Fagan-JeffriesÌýand Professor about the lessons learned in the evolution of Citizen Science projects, echidna poo, and a new insect named ‘Oreo’.

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