Stories of our research into agricultural, environmental and water issues, with regional and worldwide impact.
Jo Bennett is fascinated in how the past can show the way to the future, especially in demonstrating the negative impacts of climate change on bees and other pollinating insects worldwide. She also muses on what this means for agricultural production.
Farmer, leader, academic, PhD student; Worimi man Joshua Gilbert brings a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience to the table and serves up his ideas on the past present and future of First Nations peoples in Australian agriculture.
Bird ecologist David Watson discusses how a new AI system that listens to and identifies birds 24/7 across southeastern Australia could change the face of environmental monitoring and conservation across the nation.
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Regional areas are becoming Australia's powerhouse. How can regional communities reap the benefits? Part one of an timely discussion on community ownership models, First Nations microgrids, and why the energy transition is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for regional Australia to retain real value — not just host infrastructure for someone else's benefit.
CSU ecologist Skye Wassens and landowner Peter Morton describe their collaboration around Lake Paika near Balranald NSW that is seeing life return to the Western Lakes through environmental watering and pest management. See images and video and hear birds and frogs on the website Mosaic: Life on the Western Lakes > media.flow-mer.org.au/mosaic/
How can government policies and private enterprise better enable regional communities to advance their transitions to renewable energy? Energy expert Dr Simon Wright discusses options and a working example in the Bega Valley on the NSW Far South Coast.
Gulbali engineering expert Peter Thew has put into practice projects as varied as fishways for native fish migrating around dams in the Mekong River to an award-winning sound chapel in outback NSW. In these cases, he considers the ability of engineering to demonstrate sustainability in practical ways.
Hear Brooke Kaveney provide her insights into the role and importance of international agricultural research for farmers in Vietnam and Australia as her team addresses the global climate challenge.
What can research and experience on Nipah Virus and COVID-19 teach Australian policy makers about dealing with the arrival of Avian Influenza in Australia? If recent overseas experiences are anything to go by, it will severely impact domestic livestock industries and well as native bird populations says biosecurity expert Ariful Islam.
Farmers across southern Australia seek to maintain their businesses in the face of a changing climate, particularly during drought. A research team led by Dr Shawn McGrath is comparing how four common farming systems that use crops, livestock and pastures perform in variable seasonal conditions and how they fared during the most recent drought in southern NSW, Australia.
Australia’s Murray Darling Basin has undergone fundamental changes since settlers first altered the movement of water across this landscape. Dr Ivor Stuart discusses how these changes have impacted the native fishes that rely on the waters of the Basin for their survival, and what we can do to assist them. Read the transcript
The Graduate Certificate in Fish Conservation and Management provides advanced knowledge and practical skills in sustainable fisheries, aquatic ecology, and river management. This equips professionals to address biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and fish passage challenges in complex water systems.
The Gulbali Institute is proud to announce its selection as an Official Nominator for The Earthshot Prize 2026, the world’s most prestigious environmental award launched by Prince William in 2020. This global initiative seeks bold, practical solutions to repair and regenerate our planet.
The Earthshot Prize is built on a simple but powerful mission: Urgency + Optimism = Action. Each year, it identifies and celebrates transformative ideas that address the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.
As an Official Nominator, the Gulbali Institute will work closely with partners across Asia, Africa, and Australia to identify and champion innovative projects that align with the five Earthshots:
“We are commited to play a role in spotlighting solutions that can truly make a difference for our planet,” said Professor Neena Mitter, Deputy Vice Chancellor Research Charles Sturt University, “This is an opportunity to showcase the important work happening in our region and beyond to protect the places and systems that sustain us.”
For more information about The Earthshot Prize and its impact, visit https://earthshotprize.org/impact/.
