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RIEL News
![A review led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) on Australia’s environmental challenges calls for increased efforts to combat national biodiversity loss, before it is too late.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-08/A%20CDU-led%20review%20on%20Australian%20environment%20calls%20for%20increased%20efforts%20to%20combat%20biodiversity%20threats..jpg?h=df670e88&itok=cQ5ZYsp-)
Experts say radical shift needed in our relationship with the environment
A radical shift in our relationship with the environment is needed and it is time we intervene in the extinction crisis, experts say.
![More consideration should be given to animals in ecosystem restoration assessments and a new CDU study shows how this can be done.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-07/CDU%20Professor%20Alan%20Andersen.jpg?h=5d9f6a1d&itok=77nzIc-m)
Animal diversity key to ecosystem restoration
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study shows for the first time how animal biodiversity can be measured for assessing how well an ecosystem has been restored.
![CDU PhD candidate Lulu Middleton has recently been named a National Geographic Explorer in support of her interdisciplinary nutrition research and will receive funding, support, and professional development.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-07/Lulu%20Middleton.jpg?h=3dfdab0f&itok=VDPBqv6o)
CDU researcher named National Geographic Explorer
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) PhD candidate has been named a National Geographic Explorer in recognition of her exceptional work researching upstream solutions to food and nutrition insecurity in coastal communities.
![Two Charles Darwin University (CDU) projects have received Australian Government funding as part of the Australian Government’s National Industry PhD program.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-07/National%20Industry%20PhD%20Program%20.jpg?h=b1a91ebe&itok=npVTE2sx)
CDU receives a share of funding to help solve key industry problems
Researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) will play a vital role in shaping solutions for key Australian industries after receiving two of only 32 projects funded through the Australian Government’s National Industry PhD program.
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Northern Territory agriculture industry mover and shaker takes role with research institute
Former head of NT Farmers, Paul Burke, is supporting the Research Institute of Northern Agriculture (RINA) after being appointed its Steering Committee Independent Chair.
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RIEL students present at the Savanna Science Network Meeting, South Africa
At the beginning of March, four RIEL PhD students and a Professor journeyed to South Africa to present their research at the 20th Savanna Science Network Meeting (SSNM). Held in the iconic Kruger National Park, the SSNM sees savanna scientists from around the world come together for a week to meet and exchange knowledge.
CDU researchers highlight emerging climate change risk to seafood industry
Leading Charles Darwin University (CDU) environmental microbiology researchers have presented research focused on understanding tropical rock oysters and Vibrios and the implications for food safety and human health at an international Aquaculture conference held this week in Darwin.
![A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study revealed the southern cassowary remains an important disperses of rainforest plants in fragmented and urbanised landscapes. Picture: Mariana Campbell](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-04/Cassowary%204.jpg?h=819f6311&itok=0zE3ROml)
Cassowaries still crucial to seed dispersal, study shows
Cassowaries continue to be one of nature’s most critical gardeners, with a new study into seed dispersal through their scats reaffirming their role in the ecological function of pockets of remnant rainforests.
![New funding will look to develop satellite fire mapping tech to help manage what happens on the ground. Pictured L-R CDU Research Dr Rohan Fisher, Minister for Industry Nicole Manison, NAFI Developer Tom Lynch and CDU spatial software engineer Dr Patrice Weber.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-03/New%20mapping%20technology%20gives%20land%20managers%20another%20tool%20to%20protect%20landscapes.jpg?h=8ef94dd2&itok=GNj0OQid)
New mapping technology gives land managers another tool to protect landscapes and make the most of carbon trading offsets
Planned high-resolution satellite mapping will help land managers to reduce bushfires and increase carbon offset income for communities in the Northern Territory.