Themes - Kaupapa

Although researchers in the Environmental Research Institute come from a wide range of areas, they are united into themes which transcend ecosystem boundaries and reach from mountains to sea.

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We work across terrestrial, freshwater, marine, atmospheric and antarctic systems. Follow the links below to find out more about research under these themes.

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Environmental systems, cycling and climate change
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Biodiversity, restoration and conservation
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Environmental technologies and techniques

We also have a number of research groups and units within the Environmental Research Institute. Often these groups are formed to provide a focus for research in a specific area, around funded research programmes, or simply to provide students a place to interact and learn from their peers.