The Ecosystems & Biodiversity Conservation Theme conducts interdisciplinary research that develops knowledge and tools to solve the global challenge of biodiversity loss. We deliver practical, science-based solutions that both conserve and recover ecosystems and enhance nature’s benefits to people across urban, production and natural landscapes. We partner with diverse stakeholders: government agencies – designing policy and planning strategies to manage biodiversity on public and private land; industry partners – integrating nature-based solutions into agriculture and urban development; and, conservation organisations – tracking the cost-effectiveness of biodiversity interventions.
The Theme’s goal is to guide partners to achieve nature-positive outcomes, foster resilient environments and help meet national and global biodiversity conservation goals. In terrestrial ecosystems, our researchers pioneer advanced monitoring and modelling technologies that detect changes in biodiversity and build a fundamental understanding of ecological processes. In marine ecosystems like Antarctic waters and the Great Barrier Reef, our researchers develop predictive models to inform policy and planning, and test innovative restoration methods to build biodiversity resilience. In freshwater ecosystems, researchers evaluate pollution and natural hazard impacts to restore environmental health.
