Consideration of First Nations cultural values in mining rehabilitation in the NT
Master by Research student Will Kemp investigated the consideration of First Nations cultural values in mine site rehabilitation planning, finding that the regulation of mining approval needs to achieve clearer agreed goals with respect to First Nations cultural values, that companies must commit to as part of the initial approval process.
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Ecosystem services research informs sustainable development pathways
RIEL's Ecosystem Services Research Group are involved in high-level international initiatives, including those led by the United Nations Environment Program and the International Union for Conservation of Nature. They have also supported the development of international research partnerships with benefits for communities and researchers in Australia and overseas.
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Stereotypes holding back Australia’s recreational fishing future, new study finds
Outdated stereotypes about who a “real fisher” is could be costing Australia’s recreational fishing industry valuable talent, creativity, and growth, new research from Charles Darwin University suggests.
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Global body adopts policy to protect Earth’s old, wise and large animals
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recognised Charles Darwin University-led research into the Earth’s oldest animals with the adoption of the ‘Longevity Conservation’ global policy principle.
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Global study revises greenhouse gas emissions for tropical inland waters
Tropical inland waters don’t produce as many greenhouse gas emissions as previously estimated, according to the results of an international research collaboration led by Charles Darwin University.
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CDU conservation biologist named NT’s only Young Tall Poppy Award recipient
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) conservation biologist whose work has become a staple in the hands of environmentalists across the Territory has been named the NT’s Young Tall Poppy Award recipient for 2025.
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CDU strengthens China partnerships to drive sustainable agriculture and aquaculture research
Chinese delegates visited Darwin in August as part of a Charles Darwin University project between Australia and China on tropical aquaculture and cropping.
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Going where the wind blows: Project examines the grazing pattern of sheep
Do sheep follow where the wind blows? It’s the question a Charles Darwin University Honours student is trying to answer in a project exploring the impact of wind direction and speed on the grazing patterns of sheep.
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New test flight facility lets drone operators test tech in extreme conditions
A new drone test flight facility in the Northern Territory will give manufacturers the chance to test their technology in some of the most diverse terrain and extreme weather conditions in the world.
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