/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2025/07/01/fighting-for-cape-yorks-future Dr Ania Kotarba, Future Making Fellow at the Environment Institute, has co-authored a recent piece for The Conversation calling for Cape York to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Drawing on her experience as a former member of the ICOMOS World Heritage Nomination Bids Review Panel, Ania brings deep expertise in cultural heritage and conservation. Her research focuses on partnerships with Aboriginal communities, particularly within the Kaurareg Archipelago, and highlights the importance of meaningful engagement with Traditional Owners in protecting Cape York’s globally significant landscapes. June 24 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/07/01/fighting-for-cape-yorks-future /environment/news/list/2025/07/02/biodiversity-win-south-australias-new-act-sets-a-national-benchmark-for Future Making Fellow Dr. Philippa McCormack, writing in The Conversation, praised South Australia's new Biodiversity Act as a bold step forward, noting that “nature laws can truly help the environment to flourish even as the climate changes,” while also addressing long-standing gaps between national and state responsibilities. June 20 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/07/02/biodiversity-win-south-australias-new-act-sets-a-national-benchmark-for /environment/news/list/2025/06/10/queensland-rejects-push-for-stronger-cat-laws-despite-wildlife-impact Professor Phill Cassey spoke to ABC Online about a recent petition in Queensland calling for stricter domestic cat ownership laws, highlighting the devastating impact free-roaming cats have on native Australian wildlife. June 12 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/06/10/queensland-rejects-push-for-stronger-cat-laws-despite-wildlife-impact /environment/news/list/2025/06/10/wildlife-experts-brace-for-the-arrival-of-h5n1-in-australia Professor Wayne Boardman spoke to ABC Online about the looming threat of H5N1 bird flu, warning of its potential to devastate Australian wildlife, including vulnerable sea lion populations. June 11 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/06/10/wildlife-experts-brace-for-the-arrival-of-h5n1-in-australia /environment/news/list/2025/06/10/dr-alice-jones-awarded-the-2025-conservation-science-prize Dr Alice Jones,member of the Environment Institute, has been awarded the 2025 Conservation Science Prize for her leading role in advancing blue carbon conservation through collaborative, impact-driven research. June 10 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/06/10/dr-alice-jones-awarded-the-2025-conservation-science-prize /environment/news/list/2025/06/04/nest-the-network-for-emerging-sustainability-thinkers Today, on World Environment Day, the Environment Institute is proudly launching NEST - the Network for Emerging Sustainability Thinkers. NEST is a new network facilitated by the 2025 Future Leaders Committee of the Environment Institute and is tailored for higher-degree and early-career researchers within the University of ����ɫ��. June 05 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/06/04/nest-the-network-for-emerging-sustainability-thinkers /environment/news/list/2025/05/28/new-national-data-offers-insight-into-pfas-levels-in-australians Dr Cameron Shearer has commented on a recent announcement by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), as they have shared new data of a voluntary survey conducted by the ABS’ National Health Measures on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) levels. The new data  creates a baseline of PFAS levels in Australians, that can support deeper research into the possible harm the chemicals can cause. May 30 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/05/28/new-national-data-offers-insight-into-pfas-levels-in-australians /environment/news/list/2025/05/28/what-50000-years-of-ancient-dna-uncovers-about-human-evolution Environment Institute member Dr Yassine Souilmi and his team at the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA are challenging what we thought we knew about human adaptation. Their 2022 study, now spotlighted by SCIAM, analysed over 1,100 ancient genomes to uncover powerful genetic adaptations many of which have been erased from modern DNA due to population mixing. May 29 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/05/28/what-50000-years-of-ancient-dna-uncovers-about-human-evolution /environment/news/list/2025/05/27/solving-the-pearl-bluebush-seed-deficit-for-post-mining-revegetation Jaclyn Wilmot is an Honours student at the University of ����ɫ��, and student affiliate at the Environment Institute under the supervision of Dr Ilaine Matos, Environment Institute member. She is investigating the challenges of restoring of Maireana sedifolia (pearl bluebush), a native shrub critical to post-mining revegetation in South Australia’s arid zone. Jaclyn shares insights into the complexities of pearl bluebush reproduction, the importance of soil nutrients like nitrogen, and the potential of nature-based solutions to support seed production. Her work highlights the value of science-led restoration and the future of sustainable land management in mining landscapes. May 28 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/05/27/solving-the-pearl-bluebush-seed-deficit-for-post-mining-revegetation /environment/news/list/2025/05/21/uncovering-hidden-bees-in-australia Dr Katja Hogendoorn, Environment Institute member, has contributed to a new study that has discovered  71 new Australian resin pot bees. This research has just been published in the Australian Journal of Taxonomy. May 27 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/05/21/uncovering-hidden-bees-in-australia