1. Australian Centre for Ecological
Analysis and Synthesis

2. ACEAS
① approach to the analysis and synthesis
concept,
② why we have taken this approach,
③ what we perceive are the strengths and
weaknesses–and legacy,
④ the role of ACEAS in fostering new science
and discoveries, and
⑤ what we wish to see from the meeting.

3. ACEAS
① approach to the analysis and synthesis
concept,
② why we have taken this approach,
③ what we perceive are the strengths and
weaknesses–and legacy,
④ the role of ACEAS in fostering new science
and discoveries, and
⑤ what we wish to see from the meeting.

4. the analysis and synthesis concept
Trans-organisational
Distributed engagement
Multi-disciplinary
Applied product
Use of existing data
Selected on merit
Working groups
• Provide scaffolding for motivated
groups.
• Intervention in group composition
• Support and encouragement for
production of outcomes, particularly geo-
spatial data delivery

5. ACEAS
① approach to the analysis and synthesis
concept,
② why we have taken this approach,
③ what we perceive are the strengths and
weaknesses–and legacy,
④ the role of ACEAS in fostering new science
and discoveries, and
⑤ what we wish to see from the meeting.

6. The Australian Centre for Ecological Analysis and
Synthesis is part of the Terrestrial Ecosystem
Research Network, and as such has a
component of service for that network, and due
to initial funding to direct outcomes for applied
natural resource management outcomes
and the evolution of TERN into the future.
Original vision

8. ACEAS
① approach to the analysis and synthesis
concept,
② why we have taken this approach,
③ what we perceive are the strengths and
weaknesses–and legacy,
④ the role of ACEAS in fostering new science
and discoveries, and
⑤ what we wish to see from the meeting.

9. strengths
• Providing much-needed space and time
• Bridge between scientists and managers –
level playing field
• Community-building
• Providing a venue for lively discussion
• Visual applied outcomes underpinned by good
science.

10. weaknesses
• Not enough time for the process
–For the groups to turn into teams, and to
work towards high-level outcomes
–For ACEAS generally to develop …
• Lack of suitable location and periferal
infrastructure
• Lack of strong eco-informatics support

11. legacy
• Improved community
• Interdisciplinary, transorganisational
outcomes that could not otherwise have
been produced

12. ACEAS
① approach to the analysis and synthesis
concept,
② why we have taken this approach,
③ what we perceive are the strengths and
weaknesses–and legacy,
④ the role of ACEAS in fostering new science
and discoveries, and
⑤ what we wish to see from the meeting.

13. New science and
discoveries
• new insights into complex problems:
variable spatial and climatic influences.
• New application of theory (IUCN red list,
RCP).
• new ways of conveying understanding

14. ACEAS
① approach to the analysis and synthesis
concept,
② why we have taken this approach,
③ what we perceive are the strengths and
weaknesses–and legacy,
④ the role of ACEAS in fostering new science
and discoveries, and
⑤ what we wish to see from the meeting.

15. What we want
out of the meeting
• Improved identification of the role of
synthesis centres in ecosystem science
• Sharing of knowledge and options for sharing
resources.
• Some ideas and pathways for sustainability
• A publication
• Identification of a transglobal role
• New and deeper partnerships