Climate Change Adaptation in Australian mining communities: comparing mining company and local government views and activities

This article reports the findings of two surveys conducted in late 2010, with Australian mining companies and local government authorities respectively, investigating their perceptions and activities related to climate change adaptation.

Comparing habitat configuration strategies for retaining biodiversity under climate change

A new modelling approach has been used to assess which configurations of natural habitat are likely to best retain biodiversity under climate change.

Projected changes in wave climate from a multi-model ensemble

Climate scientists studying the impact of changing wave behaviour on the world's coastlines are reporting a likely decrease in average wave heights across 25 per cent of the global ocean.

Right-sizing stem rust research

In a new estimate of the global impact from wheat stem rust, researchers say that potential losses are unlikely to be as catastrophic as past predictions, but sustained research investment is needed to ensure crops are resistant to new strains of the disease.

Wild Pollinators Enhance Fruit Set of Crops Regardless of Honey Bee Abundance

Pollination is an important step in making seeds and fruits which can significantly influence crop harvest. Some crops are managed for improved pollination by adding honey bee hives during flowering season.

Integrating indigenous livelihood and lifestyle objectives in managing a natural resource

A team of CSIRO researchers has been working with the Torres Strait tropical rock lobster fishery to develop a scientific way to integrate cultural factors into natural resources management.

Comparative Analysis of Bat Genomes Provides Insight into the Evolution of Flight and Immunity

This paper published in the journal Science provides an insight into the evolution of the bat's flight, resistance to viruses, and relatively long life.

Identifying the spatial scale of land use that most strongly influences overall river ecosystem health score

Catchment and riparian degradation has resulted in declining ecosystem health of streams worldwide. With restoration a priority in many regions, there is an increasing interest in the scale at which land use influences stream ecosystem health.

A survey of projections of futures for Australia

A book chapter in Negotiating our future: Living scenarios for Australia to 2050.

Strategic Implications of Social Media for Emergency Management

This book chapter from Next Generation Disaster and Security Management discusses the strategic implications of social media for emergency management practice.