The Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (CHAH) consists of administrators responsible for major herbaria in Australia and New Zealand. CHAH aims to promote interests related to herbaria in Australasia and enhance cooperation and understanding between them. Its operations are governed by a Constitution and a Statement of Objectives. The Council of Heads of Australasian […]
The Australian National Botanic Gardens offers a list of climate change resources, including national and international institutions like the Australian Greenhouse Office and the UNFCCC. Key resources include climate information from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO’s climate change projections. There are also articles on climate change impacts on plants and biodiversity, such as […]
The biennial State of the Climate Report uses the latest national and international climate research, monitoring, and projections to describe changes and long-term trends in Australia’s climate. It highlights ongoing changes, including more extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, heavier rainfall, and rising sea levels. The 2024 report can be downloaded here. For past reports […]
ClimateWatch, developed by Earthwatch, the Bureau of Meteorology, and The University of Melbourne, tracks climate impacts on plants and animals. As the Southern Hemisphere’s first continental phenology project, it enables public data collection to inform climate action. Indicator species, selected based on advice from the Science Advisory Panel, reflect specific environmental conditions and include both […]
Cesar Australia is an independent research and extension company studying native and invasive fauna and flora in integrated pest management, conservation, and biosecurity. Cesar Australia provides various resources and tools related to biosecurity, conservation, and integrated pest management. It includes decision aid tools, monitoring tools, guides, factsheets, and seasonal advice. The resources cover topics such […]