Evidentiary was engaged to design and deliver a evidence synthesis process to report on the 2022 Scientific Consensus Statement (SCS) based on recommendation from a Senate Inquiry resulting from the 2017 SCS. We trained and guided over 60 scientists and researchers to answer 30 questions simultaneously using the approach developed. The 2022 SCS was launched by Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley in August 2024.
read moreEvidentiary was asked to develop an evidence base and an evidence domain map for an example environmental account on landscape vegetation connectivity. The purpose of the brief was to demonstrate what an environmental account evidence base may look like, and how to go about developing one for environmental accounting purposes.
We undertook a review of the evidence in this area, with the review’s primary question being “What factors influence the effectiveness of financial incentives on long-term natural resource management practice change?”
In collaboration with the University of Canberra, the project compiled evidence to identify and assess particular ecosystem attributes expected to change in response to reductions in carp numbers such as native fish species diversity and abundance, aquatic flora, water quality, algal composition and biomass.
read moreEvidentiary undertook a rigorous evidence based review of international literature on behaviors and motivations towards energy efficiency and conducted semi formal interviews with leading agency experts in energy efficiency policy and programs.
read moreThe question to answer was “What are the benefits to landholders of adopting riparian works?” In answering this question we developed an evidence based cause and effect model of the factors and benefits influencing landholders in adopting riparian works.
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