Key drivers of opportunity include a rapidly growing circular economy, and the demand for renewable energy.

Other solutions support improved decision-making by using data and predictive analytics. These startups are transforming the way production systems can be managed.  Other key drivers of opportunity include a rapidly growing circular economy, and the demand for renewable energy.

New England North West is one of five NSW Government Renewable Energy Zones (REZ). REZs will play a vital role in delivering affordable, reliable energy generation to help replace the State’s existing power stations as they come to their scheduled end of operational life.

Environment at UNE

The environment is a critical part of our everyday lives. From climate change and overpopulation, to pollution, natural resources, ecosystems and land management, studying the environment means you can play a role in solving today’s challenges for future generations. UNE is one of Australia’s leading providers of education in environmental science. With our state-of-the-art facilities and team of world class scientists we tackle some of the major world environmental challenges such as food security, pollution, climate change and conserving threatened species.

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Our environment

The New England North West bioregion boasts an extensive gorge wilderness with over 500 kilometres of wild and scenic rivers. Discover a unique natural playground with magnificent waterfalls, rainforests and exotic flora and fauna.

In this short documentary below, UNE environmental scientists talk about their work protecting wetland ecologies in the New England North West.