Australian Institute of Botanical Science Prospectus

The Australian Institute of Botanical Science is Australia’s premier botanical research institute encompassing the education, science and conservation programs; the living, preserved and digital collections; and the associated infrastructure of the Botanic Gardens of Sydney.

The resilience of life on Earth is rooted in diversity, but this is in grave danger. Climate change, loss of species, invasive species, diseases, and the loss, fragmentation and degradation of habitats – these challenges are dire.

Loss of biodiversity is the largest threat that faces humanity today. Without biodiversity, the support-systems of our planet will fail.

Many species are on the brink of extinction. We must act now to save them. The Australian Institute of Botanical Science Prospectus provides a selection of our current research actions, an overview of our internationally significant collections and the services we provide to the community.