Ecosystems

The Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review is now open for public consultation. With climate impacts uncertain, we need to stress-test our rivers now to protect them

AI can now predict the future of Australia’s vast savannas, forecasting wildfire risks and ecosystem changes years ahead

Stronger community participation and adaptive management of Australia’s waterways are crucial for meeting the UN’s ecosystem goals

Insect numbers are dwindling around the world and that has an ecological knock-on effect, but we could help by renaturing mini-beasts in our own urban backyards

The natural areas of Melbourne are under threat at the same time as there’s growing evidence of their importance for humans

Some of Australia’s iconic ecosystems are collapsing, which is likely exacerbated by climate change. But we must understand the dynamics of our ecosystems in order to protect them

As the world’s biggest rainforest continues to burn, it’s important to understand the political and social situation in Brazil that led us to this point

While the Galápagos Islands are famous for their unique and pristine biodiversity, they’re also home to a growing human population. But how do you go about planning their urban future without compromising the ecosystem?

As a Senate inquiry looks into minimising shark attacks, we consider what happens when humans meddle with this apex predator

The first map of seafloor diversity has revealed some surprising results