An environmentally sustainable Australia

The following are just some examples of how the University of Sydney is already contributing to the national research priority area: "An environmentally sustainable Australia".

• Sydney University researchers have developed a modelling system which makes complex predictions about the impact of climate change on Sydney Harbour. Read more
• A comprehensive database of soil information, designed for use in the cotton industry, has been developed by a team at the University of Sydney. Read more
• Submerged debris in Sydney Harbour is providing a rich habitat for a wide array of sea creatures, researchers have found. Read more
• Senior research fellow Dr David Mills has been honoured for his work in planning 24-hour solar plants to eliminate coal use in Australia. Read more
• The Centre for Salinity Assessment and Management, an Australian first, aims to increase our understanding of the processes of dryland, irrigation and urban salinity. Read more