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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · 5d

The committee credited @thomvandooren.bsky.social for his “central role” in understanding and responding to the #biodiversity crisis. Through what he calls "field philosophy", Thom has drawn attention to the #social, #political and #ecological entanglements involved in every #extinction process.

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to Thom van Dooren who was awarded the prestigious 'Biophilia Award in Environmental Humanities and Social Sciences'. The BBVA Foundation recognises the #philosopher's contributions to understanding species #extinction from the perspective of the #environmental #humanities.

Prof Thom van Dooren awarded prestigious Biophilia Award

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · 12d

🌱 Test, measure + scale nature-based solutions in Sydney
🌱 Establish governance and funding models to recognise nature as an asset class
🌱 Re-cast nature as a financial asset that delivers economic and wider benefits
🌱 Streamline planning approvals for complex nature-based solutions

Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · 12d

The report outlines key policy recommendations, including:
🌱 Embed nature-based solutions into all urban development and hazard planning
🌱 Integrate Indigenous + place-based knowledge into adaptation plans
🌱 Refine valuation frameworks to capture the full economic, social + ecological benefits

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · 12d

As Sydney’s flood risk grows and changes, traditional grey #infrastructure alone cannot keep pace. Sydney Environment Institute has partnered with AECOM and Committee for Sydney on a new report on the #resilience #dividend of #nature-based solutions:

🔗 Read here: sydney.org.au/wp-content/u...

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · 19d

The discussion brought together leading thinkers and practitioners in #environmental protection, #ecological regeneration and #community climate #resilience, including @seisydney.bsky.social members Jo Gillespie, Dan Penny and Genevieve Wright. Read more about the event below ⬇️

Urban Rewilding: Nature - based solutions for resilience and regeneration

Get tickets on Humanitix - Urban Rewilding: Nature - based solutions for resilience and regeneration hosted by Henry Halloran Urban and Regional Research Initiative. Chau Chak Wing Museum, University ...

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · 19d

Last week, the Henry Halloran Urban & Regional Research Initiative hosted a panel discussion on #urban #rewilding, exploring the different ways #nature-based solutions can be applied in urban environments to enhance #resilience and #regeneration.

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · 19d

We're thrilled to see the interest in our upcoming panel discussion on #DeGrowth, #PostGrowth and #WellbeingEconomies - tickets have sold out! If you'd still like to hear leading thinkers unpack the #growth paradigm and explore #alternative #regenerative economic models, join the waitlist ⬇️

Rethinking growth: Post-Growth, De-Growth, Donuts and Well-Being

Get tickets on Humanitix - Rethinking growth: Post-Growth, De-Growth, Donuts and Well-Being hosted by Sydney Environment Institute. The Law Foyer, Level 2, New Law Building (F10), University of Sydney...

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Aug 21

Cana Nongkhlaw, recipient of the 2025 Iain McCalman Honours Research Award, writes on Khasi #land-based practices and #biodiversity #conservation: "Place-based ontologies are not static or romantic. They are adaptive, situated, and often forged in the crucible of loss and resistance."

Khasi Indigenous place-based ontologies and biodiversity conservation

Cana Nongkhlaw, recipient of the 2025 Iain McCalman Honours Research Award writes on Khasi land-based practices including living root bridge (Jingkieng Jri) and the importance of indigenous knowledge,...

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Aug 14

The research team recently hosted community #co-design workshops. Participants gathered to connect, learn and share #local-knowledges and #lived-experiences of #ExtremeHeat, #Storms and #Pandemic. These stories will inform a localised version of The Adaptation Game (TAG) to support disaster planning

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Aug 14

Sydney Environment Institute and Sydney Policy Lab are leading a collaborative research initiative on #universities' role in #community #disaster #resilience. The project brings together students, staff, academics, community representatives and local gov to explore local disaster resilience needs.

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Aug 7

An emerging research initiative at Sydney Environment Institute is exploring alternatives to #growth-based #economic paradigms. SEI members met with researchers from across the University of Sydney to explore emerging research and ideas on #post-growth, #de-growth & #wellbeing-economy approaches

Developing a collaborative research agenda for post-growth futures

The Sydney Environment Institute’s new research groups on post-growth, degrowth, and well-being economy are fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in transformative political economy.

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Aug 7

Sydney Environment Institute member Vivienne Reiner led the initiative, calculating the University's scope 3 #emissions using input-output (IO) analysis to identify hotspots. The sector-first report sets a new national benchmark for #emissions transparency, #risk governance and #HigherEd leadership.

Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Aug 7

The University of Sydney is the first university in Australia to release a formal climate-related financial disclosure, aligned with NSW Treasury’s #climate #reporting framework: www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion...

University of Sydney first in Australia to release full climate-related financial disclosure

The University of Sydney has published a climate-related financial disclosure, setting a new benchmark in climate governance and emissions transparency across the higher education sector.

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Jul 30

Sydney Environment Institute has released a statement on the ICJ Advisory Opinion. Authors @dschlosberg.bsky.social, @danycelermajer.bsky.social, @proftimstephens.bsky.social, Susan Park, and Ying Zhang reflect on the significance of the ruling for climate change policies.

SEI statement on the opinion of the International Court of Justice

Sydney Environment Institute members reflect on the implications of the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate change, noting the significance of the ruling for climate change po...

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Jul 30

Sydney Environment Institute celebrates the International Court of Justice's historic ruling on states’ climate obligations. The ICJ's much-anticipated Advisory Opinion on climate change is the clearest legal affirmation to date that states have a legally binding obligation to address climate change

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Jul 24

🔔 Job opportunity – Sydney Environment Institute is #hiring a #Postdoctoral Research Fellow - #Justice and #Electricity Transmission to develop research on climate justice and electricity transmission with @amandatattersall.bsky.social and @dschlosberg.bsky.social. Applications close 11 Aug, 11:59PM

Postdoctoral Fellow - Justice and Electricity Transmission

Part time, 4 days per week, fixed term until June 2028 Research Project, 'Just transmission: advancing coherence in Australia’s electricity policy' Base Salary $127,436 - $151,328 (Level B) pro rata +...

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Jul 24

Lee White, Federico Tartarini, Rebecca McNaught, Blanche Verlie @blancheverlie.bsky.social, and Emma Bones.

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Jul 24

Contributors include: David Schlosberg @dschlosberg.bsky.social, Danielle Celermajer @danycelermajer.bsky.social, Michele Barnes, Nader Naderpajouh @nadernp.bsky.social, Amanda Tattersall @amandatattersall.bsky.social ➡️

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Jul 24

Sydney Environment Institute's submission to the NSW Net Zero Commission underscores the urgent need for #systemic, #inclusive, and #locally grounded approaches to climate #adaptation. SEI identified 10 priority recommendations, drawing on the #multidisciplinary expertise of its membership.

SEI Champions Climate Adaptation in Net Zero Commission Submission

The Sydney Environment Institute (SEI) welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to the New South Wales Net Zero Commission’s 2025 consultation process. Drawing on the expertise of a multidiscipli...

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Jul 10

Join Carolyn Hogg, Dwayne Mallard Tayanah O'Donnell, Hugh Possingham and Jody Gunn as they discuss the meaning of 'nature positive' and question whether it really benefits ecosystems and marginalised communities.

Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Jul 10

'Nature positive' is everywhere. But what does it actually mean and who stands to benefit? Thur 21 Aug, Sydney Environment Institute will host a panel of leading experts to examine the role of 'nature positive' in conservation, policy and finance. Register: events.humanitix.com/what-nature-...

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Jun 27

Authors Rebecca McNaught, Jo Longman, Emma Pittaway, Loriana Bethune, and Dominica Meade call for a shift in disaster #governance - recognising and resourcing grassroots women leaders in sustaining healthy, resilient communities in a climate-challenged future.

Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Jun 27

The #invisible #labour of #disaster #recovery: Groundbreaking new #study from University Center for Rural Health documents the vital role of grassroots #women's #leadership in Northern River's recovery from catastrophic 2022 #floods.

New research reveals hidden backbone of Northern Rivers flood recovery: women’s leadership - University Centre for Rural Health

A groundbreaking new study published in the journal Women's Health is bringing long-overdue recognition to the women who played a pivotal role in the Northern Rivers’ recovery from the catastrophic 20...

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Sydney Environment Institute @seisydney.bsky.social · Jun 26

Don't miss @danycelermajer.bsky.social, Deputy Director Sydney Environment Institute, in the latest edition of Australian Geographic @ausgeo.newsmast.social.ap.brid.gy. Dany shares the stories of tragedy that have driven and shaped her current work, advancing #MultispeciesJustice frameworks.

Embracing all life - Australian Geographic

Driven by tragedy, philosopher Danielle Celermajer champions radical kindness for the earth and its creatures.

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