Reef 2050 Research, Development and Innovation Strategy Seminar

Event Details

Date:

Wednesday, 30 October 2019

Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Room:

Room 50-S201

UQ Location:

Hawken Engineering Building (St Lucia)

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Full Description:: The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (SEES) invites you to a seminar on the Biophysical and human dimension research needs for the Great Barrier Reef – the Reef 2050 Research, Development and Innovation Strategy.

This free seminar is an opportunity for UQ academics and researchers to learn what are considered to be some of the key research areas that can contribute to improving the health and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef, now and into the future.

The quality of water entering the Reef from adjacent catchments is a vital management issue for protecting the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. This has led to the development of The Reef 2050 Research, Development and Innovation Strategy which aims to inform and influence future policy and management, as well as propose solutions for improving water quality discharged to the Reef.

This seminar will feature presentations from Dr Rachel Smith and Dr Tracy Schultz from the Office of the Great Barrier Reef who will discuss the strategy's key research requirements for addressing the biophysical needs and the human dimension factors that underpin water quality improvements in Reef catchments.

Presentations will run for approximately 45 minutes and attendees will have the opportunity to meet both presenters at the conclusion of the event.