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Reimagining Our World: A Competition from Ngā Ara Whetū and The Big Q
Reimagining Our World | Redefining Success | Redefining Beauty What we value in society shapes our behaviour and influences our current and future world. Our aspirations, definitions, and incentives related to “success” and “beauty” affect our work, finances, and...
Sustain Episode 1: What can be done about invasive species?
Invasive species are costing us billions of dollars, but what can be done about it? Dr Maria Armoudian talks to ecological experts Prof Jacqueline Beggs and Assoc Prof Al Glen to find out. SUSTAIN is a podcast brought to you by Ngā Ara Whetū: Centre for Climate,...
The destruction in our country that we are not talking about in the campaigns
Red imported fire ant. Photo by Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CCO 1.0 Three weeks have passed since the world’s leading ecologists, the 140-country IPBES (Intergovernmental Panel Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) warned of one...
Climate and housing take centre stage at student issues election debate
Amid the spirited debates at the Student Issues Election Debate one unifying thread emerged - a resounding commitment to bolstering New Zealand's climate resilience from major political parties in attendance. The livestreamed debate can be found by clicking here....
An investment in climate research from Ngā Ara Whetū
As global temperatures rise, ecosystems struggle to keep up and adapt. Weather patterns become increasingly erratic, and new research must be done to comprehend what these changes have on our forests. Ngā Ara Whetū has allocated $2,500 in funding to support George...
Elevate your research with SDG keywords: A quick guide for University of Auckland academics
Embarking on academic research can be like setting sail across uncharted seas. But what if you had guiding stars that not only illuminated your path but also showcased your commitment to shaping a better world? Enter Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) keywords—a...
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