About CISS

We work with Australia’s leading researchers and innovators to address the ‘death by a thousand cuts’ that pest animals and introduced weeds cause to Australia’s environment, threatened species and primary production. Our work encompasses research, development and community engagement.

Our success is underpinned by collaboration. Collaboration with scientists, governments, universities and peak industry, environmental and NRM groups.

We began in 2005 as a Cooperative Research Centre and have since expanded to address invasive weeds, diseases and pest animals. The Centre also supports community action on invasive species through a network of national coordinators, hosts the Australasian Vertebrate Pests Conference and co-hosts the Australian Biosecurity Symposium.

Our operations are primarily funded and supported by cash and in-kind contributions from members, associate members and partners including State Governments, the ACT Government, Commonwealth Departments, industry groups, Research and Development Corporations and environmental advocacy bodies.

The Invasive Species Solutions Trust was launched in December 2021. Over time the Trust will provide a philanthropic revenue stream to further support our work.

We are proudly apolitical, nonpartisan and not-for-profit. We value boldness, strong ethics and trustworthiness, and work in ways that are transformative and collaborative.

Our Strategic Focus, 2021‒2027

1. Leveraging, leading and amplifying invasive species outcomes through strategic collaborations
2. Advancing large-scale coordination and breakthroughs by designing integrated solutions that encompass research, innovation and community engagement
3. Building communities of impact by accelerating their capability and adoption of best management practices.
4. Striving for greater organisational efficiency and effectiveness through strong internal governance, operations, and financial management, purposeful communication and skilled staff.

View our 2021-2027 Strategy on a Page.