Hear how philanthropically funded research and collaboration across organisations and communities is advancing conservation science and outcomes.

Everything on this planet is connected. Ecosystems are complex webs of interacting species, processes, and climatic and human influences. Biodiversity is essential to maintain balance and support life and it has long been a goal for conservationists to manage ecosystems as a whole. Often difficult when there is uncertainty as to how some ecosystems work and when there are multiple threats and conflicting needs.

In this webinar UWA researchers discuss how their philanthropically funded research is providing fundamental and crucial knowledge about ecosystems in order to mitigate threats. They discuss how collaborating with experts, institutions, and communities to overcome environmental and human induced challenges on land and in the sea will maximise the success of conservation efforts.

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UWA gratefully acknowledges all philanthropic supporters of this conservation research including:

Wen Giving Foundation,  Minderoo Foundation, The Ian Potter Foundation, National Geographic Society, The Jock Clough Marine Foundation, Vermilion Energy, Save Our Seas Foundation, Forrest Research Foundation, Lotterywest, Australia and Pacific Science Foundation, Great Southern Development Commission, Jack Family Charitable Trust, Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI) through the Lotterywest IdeaStarter Fund, Dr Janet Holmes à Court AC, Jane Fenwick and Dr John Poynton AO CitWA.

With thanks also to the collaborating organisations, institutions and families who also make this research possible:

Edith Cowan University, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Walpole Nornalup National Park Association, Western Australia Museum, Australian Amphibian and Reptile Genomics Initiative, Forrest Research Foundation, Murdoch University, Esperance Tjaltjraak Cultural Rangers, Undalup Association, the Wardandi Webbs and the Merningar Knapps.