Image of a tree frong. Text says:" Understanding the science of natural and human systems to build a sustainable future." Links to an overview of CSIRO's work in building a sustainable future. Image by Justin McGuire.

Understanding the science of natural and human systems is a critical focus of CSIRO research in a global community challenged to find a sustainable future for societies, industry and the environment.

Traffic on an urban arterial road.
 
 

Understanding the complex interactions between population, resource use and the environment is a difficult task in scenario modelling, but CSIRO is helping Australia find the right path for future sustainable development.

Traffic on an urban arterial road.
 

An ambitious water re-use project in Western Australia has succeeded in turning sewage effluent into a water for irrigating green spaces.

Mandurah estuary with new marina and land development under construction. Mandurah, Western Australia.
 

The Water for a Healthy Country Flagship is a national research program addressing one of Australia’s most pressing natural resource issues – sustainable management of our water resources.

Water falling through fingers