2024

Articles

New SEI event series addresses the climate and biodiversity crises

SEI launches the Climate and Biodiversity Crises Series with panel discussions addressing how the climate and biodiversity challenges are interconnected. Starting during Climate Action Week, the series advocates for a unified approach where our strategies to address climate change and restore biodiversity complement each other.

Meet our 2024 Honours students

Congratulations to Arielle Saunders, Sanaa Shah, Alana Barbaro, and Lauren Hocking who have been awarded the SEI Honours Research Fellowship, and Antonio Izzo, the recipient of the Iain McCalman Honours Research Award in partnership with the Chau Chak Wing Museum.

Climate resilience narratives: cross-continental exploration

The “Stories of Resilience" project aims to amplify voices from Global South, shaping climate-resilient pathways with community input, supported by the British Academy Official Development Assistance (ODA) International Interdisciplinary Research Grant.

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.

Experts advocate crucial reforms for climate protection

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

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.

Introducing Professor Carolyn Hogg

We hear from SEI's new Deputy Director External Engagement, Professor Carolyn Hogg, about her work in conservation management and her plans to enhance opportunities at SEI.

22 February 2024

New publication explores how communities imagine climate futures

The latest output from the Grounded Imaginaries project examines the transformative power of climate imaginaries in shaping future actions and material realities.

13 February 2024

Catalysis: a key to greenhouse gas emission reduction?

Rapid increases in global CO2 levels, fuelled by fossil fuel consumption, are driving urgent calls for mitigation. Innovations in converting CO2 into valuable fuels and chemicals offer promising solutions to combat climate change while promoting sustainability.

06 February 2024

Exploring multispecies mourning with Dr Sophie Chao

Distinguished anthropologist, Dr Sophie Chao, is set to prompt grassroots-driven environmental discourse at the 2024 Iain McCalman Lecture.