FAQs

What is 'NERP'?

  • 'NERP' stands for National Environmental Research Program. The NERP will provide around $20 million each year for environmental research to improve our capacity to understand, manage and conserve Australia's unique biodiversity and ecosystems through the generation of world-class research, and its delivery to Australian environmental decision-makers and other stakeholders.

What does 'TE' stand for?

  • 'TE' stands for Tropical Ecosystems. The NERP funds five research hubs, the largest being the Tropical Ecosystems Hub, or TE Hub.

What does 'RSS' stand for?

  • 'RSS' stands for Rich Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication. It is a used to publish frequently updated works such as blog entries, news headlines, audio and video in a standardized format. An RSS document, which is called a feed, web feed or channel, includes full or summarized text, plus metadata such as publishing dates and authorship.

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