Australia’s land-based economy provides clean air, water, food and fibre – but our soils continue to be degraded by acidity, erosion, urban development, increased climate variability and other pressures. Rising global demand for food, combined with resource scarcity, will make healthy and productive ecosystems increasingly valuable. Managing our land base for sustainable agricultural production, environmental conservation can provide a secure economic … more
Laura Eadie
Laura Eadie is the Research Director for the Sustainable Economy Program at the CPD. Laura’s core skill is providing rigorous thinking to support evidence-based decision-making, with a focus on the intersection of policy, economics and sustainability. Articles by Laura Eadie:
Protection Vital to Securing Our Marine Wealth | Miriam Lyons & Laura Eadie
Australia is surrounded by a vast wealth of oceans. More than 70 per cent of our territory lies under water – the third largest and most biodiverse marine estate in the world. So far we’ve stepped up to the challenge of managing one important marine resource – our fish stocks – better than most countries in the world. However, given … more
Fiona Armstrong & Laura Eadie | Innovating For A Prosperous and Secure Future
When it comes to innovation policy, the Gillard government relies heavily on hot air to hide their lightweight commitment to Australia’s long-term future. Back in February, the Prime Minister painted a vision for “a high tech, high skill, clean energy economy that is self-sustaining beyond our reliance on mineral exports”. Yet the 2011-12 federal budget is light on detail about … more