Climate
LWA was at the forefront of research to assist farmers adapt to climate variability and climate change.
Programs
Resources
Native Vegetation
The outcomes of this 15 year program have been felt in biodiversity, conservation, landscape management and sustainable agriculture.
Resources
Threats and Pests
LWA helped identify Australia’s most threatening weeds and to implement measures for their control.
People
This research encompasses a wide range of social sciences and economics, integrated with biophysical research in the other arenas where appropriate.
Programs
Resources
Water & Rivers
LWA made a very large investment in rivers and water quality.
Key Programs
- Tropical Rivers and Coastal Knowledge (TRaCK)
- Australia’s Tropical Rivers
- River Landscapes
- Environmental Water Allocation
Resources
Innovation
Innovation aims to re-invigorate creative approaches to solving Australia’s NRM problems.
Primary Industries
LWA invested in extension, social research and communication support for farmers to learn, test and apply research and trial results.