CSIRO Environment Research Unit

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

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CSIRO's Environment Research Unit brings together capabilities in marine, atmospheric, water and terrestrial environment disciplines, as well as significant social and economic research, to align and support the nation in creating a better and more sustainable future.

Together, we are addressing Australias biggest environment challenges by translating complex science into decision ready information and tools essential for sustainable and equitable economic, social, and environmental management and development into the future.

Website
https://www.csiro.au/en/about/people/research-units/Environment
Organisation type
  • Part of national organisation – Government
Number of research staff
700 plus research staff
Address
CSIRO Black Mountain, 101 Clunies Ross St, Canberra Australian Capital Territory 2601

Strengths and capabilities

  • Atmosphere measurement and testing
  • Ocean research
  • Water assessments and security for Australia
  • Climate change impacts and extreme events
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Waste solutions
  • Land management and impacts
  • Environmental impacts

Facilities and major equipment

  • Australian Tropical Sciences and Innovation Precinct - Townsville
  • Bribie Island
  • Ecosciences Precinct Brisbane
  • National Bushfire Behaviour Research Laboratory Canberra
  • Marine Laboratories Hobart

Key science sectors

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