United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

Conservation gene drive governance in Australia

Gene drive is a cutting-edge genetic technology, which has the potential to address pressing conservation problems. However, governance challenges associated with gene drive may prove significant, requiring careful consideration before the science becomes conservation policy.

The goals for Australia to do better

Published on: 24 June 2020

The Sustainable Development Goals are not only for poor nations – they offer a policy roadmap for Australia, too. Leanne Smith and the Centre's Claire Brolan share insights into the SDGs for Australia in the Lowy Institute's The Interpreter.

Webinar - The Great Barrier Reef’s Third Bleaching in Five Years: What Now?

Seminar

This summer the Great Barrier Reef suffered its third serious bleaching event in five years, with climate change threatening to destroy one of nature’s most stunning wonders. The Great Barrier Reef is not only a treasure of biodiversity but an icon of Australia and the lifeblood of North Queensland tourism. What do these massive bleaching events mean for those whose livelihoods rely on tourism? What could we do to preserve and protect the Reef from climate change? Marian Wilkinson will host a conversation with UQ experts Dr Selina Ward and Dr Pedro Fidelman to discuss the economic, political and scientific questions that will determine the future of the Reef and those on land who depend on it.

Systems, Design & Futures Thinking

Our strategic research applies tried and tested methods to help decision-makers navigate this complexity and design more effective initiatives. Our projects draw on the extensive disciplinary expertise that UQ has in areas such as – but not limited to - Ethics, Philosophy, and Decision Science.