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The Geothermal Centre of Excellence is leading the development of geothermal heat in Western Australia, while other researchers are working on programs developing suitable crops for use as biofuels and producing biogas from solid waste.
The Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management is focused on promoting sustainable use of water resources, while other UWA science researchers are working on the development of drought-tolerant crops.
The Institute of Agriculture is focused on the production of sustainable food crops for an increasing world population.
The Terrestrial Ecosystems Research Initiative is helping to gain a better understanding human impact on the environment, while the Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy is addressing the business side of complex environmental problems. Science at UWA is a significant contributor to the University's efforts in addressing the issue of climate change.