April

Articles

29 April 2024

Meet Dr Lee White

Lee is an interdisciplinary researcher with a background in Energy Management and Public Policy. As a recent recipient of the University of Sydney Horizon Fellowship, Lee aims to develop innovative measures to address energy poverty and its impacts on health and wellbeing.
19 April 2024

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.
19 April 2024

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.
18 April 2024

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.
16 April 2024

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.
05 April 2024

Experts advocate crucial reforms for climate protection

Professor Lyster and Associate Professor Couzens advocate EPBCA reforms aligning with Nature Positive Plan.
05 April 2024

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.