November 2024 - Science Policy
Government policies are plans and guidelines that inform and direct actions on topics such as the environment, health, and infrastructure. Effective policies are informed by evidence, after consideration and weighting of relevant data, while also being responsive to new findings. In this edition, we look at the intersection of science & policy, particularly how evidence-based approaches lead to more effective and adaptable decision making.
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With research predominately publicly funded in Australia, much of the work and study is focused on scientific advancement, publications, and securing grants – rather than ‘science’ as a commercial product or service. In this edition we look at the intersection of Science & Business, and some of the ways that science and scientists are succeeding in the market.
Victoria is home to a diverse range of environments, which vary based on factors like local climate, water availability, elevation, geology, geomorphology, soils, and others. In turn, these environments are home to different ecosystems, comprising all manner of life that have lived in these niches for centuries. This month, we take a look at some of these different ecosystems, and how we might value and protect them.