ACOLA has identified four priority areas of national importance where interdisciplinary research can most effectively inform policy, innovation and long-term societal outcomes. Explore each priority area to access ACOLA’s research, partnerships and initiatives shaping evidence-informed solutions for Australia’s future.
Understand how Australia’s transition to net zero can be accelerated through coordinated research, innovation and evidence-informed policy. Drawing on expertise across energy, engineering, environmental science, economics, law and the social sciences, this work examines the technological, social and institutional transformations required to deliver a resilient, equitable and globally competitive low-emissions future.
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Explore how health, disability and care systems are evolving in response to demographic change, workforce pressures and technological innovation. Bringing together expertise across health, social sciences, engineering and policy, this research examines how care can be delivered more effectively, equitably and sustainably.
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Examine how global collaboration, knowledge exchange and science diplomacy strengthen Australia’s research capability and policy impact. Connecting expertise across disciplines and borders, this work explores shared challenges and opportunities in areas such as sustainability, health, innovation and economic development.
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Understand how Australia can anticipate, withstand and adapt to complex national and global disruptions. Integrating expertise across environmental, technological, social and economic domains, this work examines the systems, capabilities and governance needed to strengthen long-term resilience in the face of climate, security, health and societal risks.
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