Research
The CBA is a collaborative initiative that connects scientists and their research across ANU, CSIRO and University of Canberra to exploit new and emerging technologies in the discovery, understanding, conservation and restoration of Australia’s unique biodiversity in the face of accelerating environmental change.
The CBA's activities aim to inform biodiversity conservation and restoration through innovative science, collaborative partnerships, knowledge exchange and training.
Innovative concepts and tools in biodiversity science have have considerable potential to assist with many of the complex issues confronting environmental policy and management.
The CBA supports and coordinates funding opportunities for research, training and collaboration.
![52 yrs old specimen of Ozothamnus alpinus. Ignition Project "Genome skimming with degraded DNA from herbarium specimens". Photo Alexander Schmidt-Lebuhn](/sites/prod.cba.sca-lws06.anu.edu.au/files/styles/views_image_small_376_211_5/public/Ozothamnus%20alpinus%20brown%20specimen%2052%20yrs%20old.jpeg.webp?h=10eebb8a&itok=0-J_n41u "52 yrs old specimen of Ozothamnus alpinus. Ignition Project "Genome skimming with degraded DNA from herbarium specimens". Photo Alexander Schmidt-Lebuhn")
One of our key tools for engagement and collaboration across ANU, CSIRO and University of Canberra are our Ignition Grant and Synthesis Group funding schemes.
Discover our research partners and state-of-the-art facilities. Collaborative networks and advanced resources driving innovative biodiversity science and global conservation efforts.