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Humans need natural resources, such as water, coal,
minerals and natural gas, for survival. These resources
are produced by the Earth's natural processes but the
supplies of these resources are limited.
 As
human populations continue to grow, so do the amounts
of natural resources being consumed. Although agriculture
provides us with food and nutrition, the majority of
necessary natural resources we obtain from the environment
cannot be farmed, grown or cultured.
Managing and using existing natural resources in a
sustainable way is a key priority for countries worldwide.
In Australia, CSE works closely with rural and urban
communities, government bodies and land management authorities
to assist them in making decisions about the future
of their natural resources.
Information about the directions of CSE research in
this area can be found in the following articles:
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Future
Dilemas - this report on Australian life
towards the year 2050 suggests we need to break
consumer habits and slow down the economic growth
that is driving the depletion of our natural resources.
ECOS 117, Oct - Dec 2003 (514 kb)
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Peddling
the new commodities - good land management
is worth paying for: it just need the markets
and the buyers. Find out about creating markets
for the services ecosystems provide. ECOS 115,
April - June 2003 (102kb)
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 Resource Futures research program -
examing regional and national development issues, the population-development-environment debate, natural resource management options and scenarios from socio-environmental-economic models.
Decision support for natural resource policy and investment appraisal
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