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The Sydney Environment Institute supports a ‘Yes’ vote on the Voice to Parliament

Sydney Environment Institute

Amplifying engagement on environmental issues

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Sydney Environment Institute supports a ‘Yes’ vote on the Voice

In support of the Voice to Parliament

Sydney Environment Institute supports a ‘Yes’ vote on the Voice to Parliament to expand engagement and inclusion on environmental decision-making.

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Preparing for the unpredictable

Wednesday 4 October, 5:30 - 6:30 pm | How do Australian communities spontaneously mobilise during climate-driven disasters? Join us as experts share new research findings on the actions taken by flood- and fire-impacted communities in NSW.

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Making flights the exception – not the default – at universities

Masters of Sustainability graduate Dayana Brooke discusses her project, which aims to help the University reduce staff air travel and the emissions that come with it.

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Talanoa Forum: Moana Rising

Artists, curators, scholars, activists and policymakers highlight small island ecologies, climate justice, decolonial museology, and diasporic and Pacific alliances.

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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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Sustainable and ethical food on campus: creating a roadmap

Masters of Sustainability graduate Costanza Chittaro discusses her roadmap to increase the accessibility of sustainable and ethical food at the University.

Artists Munkhdorj Batdelger, Ariuntuya Jambaldorj, and Diana Chester in Mongolia

Listening and speaking to earth with artists in Mongolia

Artist, scholar, and Sydney Environment Institute collaborative fellow Diana Chester discusses the month they spent in Mongolia listening to the environment.

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Stories of courage: caring for animals during bushfires

In the face of worsening climate disasters, a Sydney Environment Institute project seeks to understand the work being done by communities to protect animals during catastrophic fires, and how this can be better supported.

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