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The Harmful Algal Bloom – moving to finding a solution

As advised in a recent submission to the Australian Senate Inquiry into algal blooms in South Australia, researchers from the Environment Institute have recommended immediate actions. In the last month we produced and published the Environment Institute Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Capability statement to highlight this expertise, and help engagement with partners seeking to find solutions to the harmful algal bloom challenge. 

Celebrating the First Ever World Lake Day: Why Lakes Matter

Today is the first ever United Nation’s World Lake Day. The need to protect our lakes and maintain their biodiversity is essential more than ever. Lakes play a key role in climate regulation, keeping our planet cool through absorbing floodwaters, and storing carbon. We’re highlighting the research of Environment Institute member Professor Justin Brookes and his colleagues. Their recently published study enhances our understanding of nitrogen removal mechanisms in both the water column and sediments of large shallow lakes.

2025 Environment Institute Research Symposium

We held our annual research symposium, bringing together over 120 attendees - research partners, stakeholders, Environment Institute members, higher degree research students, and EI Advisory Board members.This engaging, energised day provided connection and learnings related to the Institute’s nine Research Initiatives, our research capabilities, key partnered projects, as well as future opportunities and cross sector trends.

Dr Phillipa McCormack on Ken Henry’s Call for Urgent Nature Law Reform

Dr Phillipa McCormack, Future Making Fellow at the Environment Institute, wrote about Ken Henry’s call for reform of Australia’s fragile environmental protection laws in The Conversation. In his speech to the National Press Club, Henry warned that Australia’s global reputation and its net zero commitments are at risk without urgent change. He described the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBCA) as “a misnomer if ever there was one” and condemned delays in reform.

The Future of Reindeer at Risk

An international team of researchers from the University of Adelaide and the University of Copenhagen, co-led by Associate Professor Damien Fordham, Environment Institute Deputy Director, sought to understand how reindeer have responded to past environmental change to better predict their chances in a warming future. Growing concern surrounds the future of reindeer as additional pressures mount.

Oyster Reef Restoration: Your Chance to Contribute

Oyster reef restoration is looking like the answer we need to combat the Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB), and now you have the chance to help. Environment Institute Future Making Fellow Dr Dominic McAfee recently spoke with ABC Radio Adelaide to discuss this great initiative in partnership with OzFish Adelaide Chapter, and how volunteering to make oyster baskets will help the Port River flourish once again.