Policy themes & management
Learn how CBA bridges biodiversity research and policy. Our work supports sustainable management and conservation through cutting-edge science, collaboration and actionable insights for global ecological challenges
Biodiversity is not static - it is constantly changing. The current patterns of biodiversity we observe today, and work to protect, reflect past environmental change and evolutionary processes.
Innovative capabilities in biodiversity science have emerging at the boundaries of evolutionary biology, genomics and spatial ecology. These new concepts and tools have have considerable potential to assist with many of the complex issues confronting policy and management, such as:
- climate change and adaptation
- conservation zone planning
- habitat fragmentation and restoration
- invasive species and biosecurity
- management of threatened species
A major objective of the CBA is to exchange knowledge, perspectives and challenges amongst scientists and policy makers, and find ways to effectively engage, now and into the future.
For more information please contact CBA Knowledge Broker Jess Ward-Jones.
Policy themes
The climate change and adaptation research focuses on managing the risks of climate change through evidence-based policy development. It covers adaptation strategies, risk assessment, and sustainable management practices to support resilience in ecosystems, communities, and industries.
The conservation zone planning research focuses on spatial planning to protect biodiversity and ecosystems. It develops data-driven strategies to balance conservation with land-use demands, aiding policymakers and land managers in creating sustainable, science-based environmental protection plans.
Habitat fragmentation and restoration research examines the impacts of habitat loss and fragmentation on biodiversity. It focuses on ecological restoration and connectivity strategies to support species survival, enhance ecosystems, and inform conservation policies for long-term environmental resilience.
Invasive species and biosecurity research focuses on managing invasive species and enhancing biosecurity measures to protect ecosystems and biodiversity. It develops strategies to mitigate threats, control species spread and inform policies for sustainable environmental protection and agricultural resilience.
The threatened species research focuses on conserving at-risk flora and fauna through evidence-based strategies. It examines threats, habitat needs, and recovery actions, aiming to inform policy and promote biodiversity conservation, species protection and sustainable ecosystem management.