Feb 2, 2017
New Goyder Institute projects announced
The Goyder Institute for Water Research is pleased to announce two new projects that will commence in 2017. Read More
Showing Articles with Tag: Climate Action
Mar 9, 2017
New research to empower decision makers with climate change data
The Goyder Institute for Water Research’s innovative research into the impact of climate change in South Australia will be boosted by a new project led by experienced researcher, Associate Professor Seth Westra. Read More
May 26, 2017
Dr John Williams and Prof Andy Pitman to speak at Goyder Forum Dinner
Former head of CSIRO Land and Water, Dr John Williams, and climate scientist Prof Andy Pitman will speak at this year's Goyder Water Forum Dinner. Read More
Jul 27, 2017
Goyder Institute researcher nominated for SA Scientist of the Year award
Finalists have been announced for the South Australian Government’s 2017 SA Science Excellence Award. Read More
Jun 26, 2017
Work commences on carbon sequestration project
The Goyder Institute for Water Research is pleased to announce the commencement of a new project. Read More
Aug 27, 2017
Multidisciplinary research team working to determine the value of South Australia's coastal carbon ecosystems
The recently-started project Coastal Carbon Opportunities: demonstrating additionality and potential for future offsets in South Australia' will see a multidisciplinary research team working to determine the value of South Australia's coastal carbon ecosystems. Read More
Dec 12, 2017
Goyder Institute research in full swing as 2017 comes to an end
This year has seen Goyder Institute research taken to the sky and the mangroves as part of the Coastal Carbon Opportunities: demonstrating additionality and potential for future offsets in South Australia project led by Professor Bronwyn Gillanders of the University of Adelaide. Read More
Jan 26, 2018
From Salt to C: carbon sequestration through ecological restoration at the Dry Creek Salt Field
The outcomes from this Goyder Institute for Water Research project will document whether salt field restoration can contribute to carbon neutrality and net zero emissions through bio-sequestration. Read More
Apr 6, 2018
Innovative solutions and emerging knowledge needs for addressing the Water-Energy nexus identified at the Smart Water Summit
The Goyder Institute for Water Research sponsored a panel session at the Adelaide’s Smart Water Summit in March. Read More
Aug 23, 2018
New tools developed to help improve water security in the face of climate change
Goyder Institute researchers have developed new tools to help planners and policy-makers assess the impact of climate change on water resource systems and guide adaption planning. The tools address a significant knowledge gap – how to best use climate projections to modify or augment a system’s design to improve its resilience in a changing hydroclimate. Read More
Sep 27, 2018
Goyder Institute leads independent review of the science underpinning reductions to allocations in the Lower Limestone Coast
The Goyder Institute for Water Research has begun an independent review of the science underpinning reductions to allocations in Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan (LLC WAP, 2013) to support the South East NRM Board. The SE NRM Board and the Goyder Institute commissioned the review at the request of the Minister for Environment and Water. Read More
Sep 27, 2018
Halfway point for Coastal Carbon Opportunities project
The Coastal Carbon Opportunities project is among the first to research climate change mitigation in coastal systems. The Goyder Institute for Water Research team, led by Professor Bronwyn Gillanders (University of Adelaide), are investigating the potential of South Australian coastal ecosystems (seagrass, mangrove and saltmarsh) for carbon sequestration and storage. Read More
Oct 30, 2018
2018–19 annual R&D plan outlines future research for the Institute
The Goyder Institute for Water Research has released its Annual Research and Development Plan and Budget for 2018–19. A companion to the Institute’s Strategic Research Plan 2015–2019, the annual R&D plan summarises the achievements of the previous year and sets out the planned research and knowledge management activities for the year ahead. Read More
Nov 22, 2018
Goyder Institute finalist in SA Climate Leaders Awards
The Goyder Institute for Water was a finalist in the Government category of the Premier’s Climate Change Council SA Climate Leader Awards, announced on 31 October 2018. The SA Climate Leader Awards recognise the achievements of individuals and organisations who take action to address climate change in South Australia. Read More
Nov 22, 2018
Goyder Institute recommends key actions to secure the future of the Coorong’s South Lagoon
In a report released by the South Australian Minister for Environment and Water, David Speirs MP, the Goyder Institute recommended a series of short, medium and long-term actions to restore the ecological character of the South Lagoon of the Coorong. Read More
Dec 19, 2018
Blue carbon research is attracting nationwide interest
After 18 months of tidal reconnection, it is getting green inside the salt pond under investigation by the ‘Salt to C’ research team from the Goyder Institute for Water Research. Tidal re-connection is a top priority activity recommended by a national blue carbon working group for establishing a methodology under the Emissions Reduction Fund for blue carbon. Read More
Feb 1, 2019
New evidence that adding clay to sandy soils can improve soil fertility and sequester carbon
Agricultural soils are important not only for their critical role securing food supplies in a resource limited world but for their contribution to the balance of greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
Mar 29, 2019
Goyder projects in the news
The Goyder Institute for Water Research’s G-FLOWS project was featured in the Sunday Mail on 23 March 2019, spreading the word that the team found ancient water in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. Early indications are that it could not only sustain the community’s ongoing water needs but have significant economic development potential for the region if developed sustainably. Read More