Measuring and mitigating cumulative impacts in Antarctica. This project aims to investigate human impacts in terrestrial Antarctica and determine how we can best protect its unique species into the fu

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Measuring and mitigating cumulative impacts in Antarctica. This project aims to investigate human impacts in terrestrial Antarctica and determine how we can best protect its unique species into the future. Using novel modelling methods and field research, this project expects to transform our understanding of how local and global pressures accumulate and interact to impact Antarctic ecosystems. Expected outcomes include improved methods for assessing cumulative impacts and to generate the knowledge required by policymakers to maintain Australia's position as a world leader in Antarctic environmental protection. This should provide substantial benefits to policymakers in Australia and internationally, and to all Australians interested in conserving the world’s last great wilderness.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 4104 - Environmental Management. Lead: Dr Jasmine Lee