Position statements

The Academy calls for a national biodiversity information system in the context of the review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

The academies call on governments to continue to address the joint challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, and to ensure that global economic recovery from the pandemic is environmentally sustainable.

A joint statement with the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences on patient and public health data.

The Academy delivers science advice to inform policy according to principles of excellence, quality, independence and transparency.

The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area is a region of enormous natural beauty and scientific interest. However, the Great Barrier Reef is currently in poor condition and requires scientific and policy support.

Space technology is an integral part of Australian life that supports much of our economy and society.

The Australian Academy of Science supports the responsible and ethical use of biotechnology, including gene technologies, to produce genetically modified plants and animals for use in Australian agriculture and medicine.

A consensus view from the Commonwealth academies of science states that avoiding the worst impacts of climate change will require concerted global action to reduce atmospheric carbon.

“Intelligent design” and other forms of creationism should not be taught in a scientific context.

Scientist-to-scientist engagement should transcend racial, cultural, political and religious beliefs, and provide continuing opportunity for nations to engage in harmonious dialogue and co-existence.