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New findings: community-led disaster response and adaptation

In the aftermath of severe climate disasters in NSW, a new report highlights the pivotal role of community-led responses. Authored by researchers from the Sydney Environment Institute and University Centre for Rural Health, it showcases grassroots efforts in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, and Northern Rivers regions.

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Meet Dr Federico Tartarini

Federico joins SEI as a new theme lead for the Climate, Disaster and Adaptation research theme and is also a Sydney Horizon Fellow.

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Experts advocate crucial reforms for climate protection

Professor Lyster and Associate Professor Couzens advocate EPBCA reforms aligning with Nature Positive Plan.

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Planetary Commons: Fostering global cooperation to safeguard critical Earth system functions

Professor David Schlosberg, Director of SEI, is a key contributor to a significant new publication on global environmental governance, collaborating with an international team of authors.

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SEI Director receives prestigious appointment to examine the impact of converging ecological, social and political crises

Professor David Schlosberg has been appointed 2024 Visiting Professor at the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies, at the University of Helsinki.

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Towards a coherent energy transition: expanding renewables while sustaining community wellbeing

Where do the synergies and tensions lie on the road to a coherent transition away from fossil fuels in Australia? Researchers have outlined some key recommendations for navigating the way forward.

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From grassroots to global: sustainable climate adaptation through social cohesion

In the face of worsening climate disasters Sociology and Political Economy student Lizzie Moshirian explains why social capital and cohesion are vital to building climate change resilience.

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Critical minerals for the future

Globally, countries are racing to secure the finite mineral supplies needed for the transition to low-carbon economies. The recent Critical Minerals Symposium considered how this rapid shift in resource competition will shape our world.

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Sydney Environment Institute announces 2024 collaborative projects

SEI has awarded its 2024 Collaborative Grants to projects tackling ocean acidification, the carbon cost of medical procedures, climate disaster responses, and more.

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