NERP Research Hubs

The NERP aims to improve our capacity to understand, manage and conserve Australia's unique biodiversity and ecosystems through the generation of world-class research and its delivery to Australian environmental decision makers and other stakeholders. The NERP seeks to achieve its objectives by supporting applied research that: Has a strong public-... good focus and public-good outcome; Is research-user focused and addresses the needs of the Australian Government and other stakeholders in developing evidence-based policy to improve management of the Australian environment; Is highly innovative and aims to achieve world-class research; Enhances Australia's environmental research capacity; Is collaborative and builds critical mass by drawing on multiple disciplines from multiple research institutions to address challenging research questions; Provides results accessible to government, industry and the community; and Includes a focus on synthesis and analysis of existing knowledge. Up to $68.5 million in funding over four years to December 2014 will be made available to achieve the NERP objectives.Read More