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Enabling Adaptation Pathways

We are developing tools and processes to support decision makers and researchers to diagnose adaptation problems and explore the social, environmental and economic costs and benefits of a range of adaptation initiatives.

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Local Voices – The Pilbara

Rio Tinto has engaged CSIRO to conduct an ongoing analysis of community attitudes to the company’s iron ore operations in the Pilbara. This gives communities neighbouring the operations a direct voice inside the company, and helping to inform the company’s decision making.

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Food Loss Bank

A networked supply chain that takes the edible food loss biomass suitable for human consumption and classifies it, determines its origin, and facilitates its storage and diversion back into the food supply chain.

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Animals and plants

From our broad range of collections down to specific case studies on animals, plants and ecosystems, we're studying a range of Australian animals and plants to better understand, protect and strengthen our rich biodiversity.
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Astronomy and space

We have a long and successful history in the space sector from radio astronomy research, managing complex facilities and observing Earth from above to supporting data and manufacturing supply chains.
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Climate

Through our cutting edge climate knowledge and services, CSIRO research is enabling a sustainable, resilient and productive future for Australia, our region and the world .
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Environment

From our oceans and coasts, landscapes and inland waters, to our atmosphere and climate, CSIRO research is helping to maintain the integrity of our environments and ensure our natural resources are used sustainably.
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Farming and food production

Our diverse food and farming research ranges from studying the make-up of our crops and animals to the methods and food processing technologies we develop to produce healthier, safer and more sustainable food.
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Future Science Platforms

Future Science Platforms are critical to turn Australia’s future challenges into opportunities to invent a better future for us all.
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Health

We're working to prevent illnesses, develop a better understanding of diseases, and improve treatment and recovery in a range of medical conditions to help people live healthier lives.
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Indigenous engagement

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are making extraordinary contributions to Australia across cultural, economic and scientific domains.
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Information technology

From smartphone apps and robotics, to wearable technology and next gen wireless, we're providing innovative information technology solutions that are helping to secure Australia's digital future.
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Mining and manufacturing

Mining and manufacturing that is innovative, productive, competitive and sustainable is vital to Australia’s current and future prosperity. This section highlights some of our key advances in the mining and manufacturing sectors.
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ON

ON is Australia's national science and technology accelerator program, powered by CSIRO. We get ideas out of the lab and into the world. If you're a publically funded researcher, we can help.
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Renewables and energy

Australia’s growth and way of life is underpinned by access to affordable and sustainable energy sources. Find out more about our diverse portfolio of research.