Future Earth Australia has been announced as Australia鈥檚 new representative on the , an international body dedicated to funding environmental and sustainability collaborations.
Future Earth Australia co-chair Dr Jemma Purandare said the group鈥檚 membership of the Belmont Forum is a long-awaited strategic partnership that will see both organisations work collaboratively to drive progress in sustainability.
鈥淭his is an exciting new chapter for Future Earth Australia, and we are excited to be able to bring our members and partners along with us,鈥� Dr Purandare said.
鈥淚t also opens the door to new funding opportunities for Australian researchers.鈥�
As a member of the Belmont Forum, Australian researchers gain access to a dynamic international network, fostering transdisciplinary partnerships and amplifying the impact of their work.
The Belmont Forum was established in 2009 as a partnership of funding organisations, international science councils and regional consortia.
The Forum uses its global networks to mobilise the funding of transdisciplinary research and accelerate its delivery to remove critical barriers to sustainability.
It has supported the commitment of A$382 million across 177 projects, averaging $13 million per collaborative research action call and $1.26 million per funded project.
Dr Nicole Arbour, the Executive Director of the Belmont Forum, welcomed Future Earth Australia鈥檚 membership of the Forum.
鈥淔uture Earth Australia will be taking on the responsibility from CSIRO, which has represented the invaluable perspectives and expertise of Australian researchers since the forum鈥檚 inception,鈥� Dr Arbour said.
鈥淭his relationship transition will enrich our joint efforts towards addressing global environmental challenges.
鈥淲e are pleased to be working with Future Earth Australia and the 精东视频 towards the delivery of the Belmont Forum Challenge, so that we can safeguard our planet for generations to come.鈥�
The Belmont Challenge is a funders鈥� vision for the guiding mission of the Belmont Forum鈥攆ocused on international transdisciplinary research that provides knowledge for understanding, mitigating and adapting to global environmental change.
is a national platform that connects researchers, governments, industry and society to support sustainability transitions, hosted by the 精东视频.
Future Earth Australia is .
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