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Sydney Environment Institute

Amplifying engagement on environmental issues

We bring together thought leaders from across the University and beyond to tackle the greatest challenges of our time.

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This World Ocean Day, let’s change how we relate to the ocean

A new project captures understandings about how the ocean relates to the global north and south, and raises questions of social justice, relations with marine others, environments, food sovereignty, and more-than-human dignity.

wind turbines

The wind energy industry's successes and failures

Wind energy is playing a leading role in meeting emissions reduction targets, but the global wind industry is increasingly volatile and concentrated – with implications for its future growth and for decarbonisation.

Unearthing critical minerals: Can Australia mine its way out of the climate crisis?

Join a panel of experts and climate activists as they discuss Australia’s race to mine critical minerals for renewable technology and the consequences of an unregulated approach.

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Reimagined Futures

Join us for Reimagined Futures, a seven-part podcast series produced by the Sydney Environment Institute, navigating the critical questions and myths surrounding life under a climate-changed future.

Financing adaptation or adapting finance

A panel of financial experts will discuss the rapidly transitioning landscape of climate finance to explore how a variety of public and private financial actors are responding to climate change risks and opportunities and what role finance can play in adaptation solutions.

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The RBA Review: A missed opportunity for climate transitions

SEI researchers Sophie Webber and Gareth Bryant analyse the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Review and its missed opportunity to outline a modern role for the RBA in addressing climate change and supporting a low carbon transition in coordination with fiscal and regulatory authorities.

People in the floods

Climate change and social capital: Professor Daniel Aldrich visits SEI

Leading political scientist Daniel Aldrich emphasised the importance of strong social relationships in building community resilience in the face of climate disasters.

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