News

Reviving floodplain wetlands slashes carbon emissions by 39% and restores critical ecosystem functions in one year – without the methane spike typically seen in restored peatlands, a new study has found.

From floating wetlands and biodegradable scaffolds to groundbreaking work on plastic pollution, micropollutants, and blue carbon, RMIT researchers are pioneering a bold new approach to water and environmental science

RMIT University’s Centre for Nature Positive Solutions, in partnership with the Intrepid Foundation and the Blue Carbon Lab, is pioneering new approaches to restore Victoria’s coastal wetlands.

Restoring Port Phillip Bay’s dwindling kelp forests by culling overgrazing sea urchins would deliver more than $92 million in benefits, a new study has found.

Scientists from CNPS urge countries to include plastic emissions in climate action plans, warning that unchecked plastic production threatens global efforts to limit climate change.

On World Seagrass Day, CNPS director highlights the need for seagrass carbon credits, urging tailored frameworks and financial incentives to unlock investment and scale conservation efforts.

The CNPS launch brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore how innovation and partnerships can drive nature positive solutions for people and nature.

A major global study using teabags as a measuring device shows warming temperatures may reduce the amount of carbon stored in wetlands.

Welcome to our first newsletter—featuring our launch event and exciting new funding supporting blue carbon and coastal wetland restoration projects.