A CSIRO developed tool is helping China's land and water resource managers rehabilitate an important water catchment and helping to secure China's environmental future.

Of the more than 1 300 individual CSIRO international activities undertaken since 2002, one third has been with developing countries. 

CSIRO is involved in a wide variety of research in a number of countries within South America. Chile is CSIRO's main partner in the region and recently researchers have collaborated with colleagues in Brazil and Mexico.

The USA continues to be CSIRO's leading international partner. The USA has always been CSIRO’s strongest partner and 2008 has been no exception with 292 co-written publications and 268 collaborations, placing them in the number one position.

CSIRO and China have enjoyed a rich and mutually beneficial relationship during the last 30 years.

CSIRO is involved in over 740 research activities, working with leading scientific organisations in more than 80 countries with partners and customers ranging from foreign governments, small companies to large multi-nationals and international foundations.

CSIRO leads Australia’s largest research collaboration with China in the field of wireless and mobile communication networks.

Palau is renowned for its pristine natural environment which supports tourism, fishing and other extractive industries, as well as a resident population. Crucial to ensuring the ongoing quality of Palau’s natural environment is effective management of solid waste.

Water pollution is a significant issue for many small island nations with fringing reefs. CSIRO estimated that sound watershed management could save the community of the Cook Islands millions of dollars that currently are spent dealing with the consequences of water pollution.

CSIRO communicates the depth and breadth of its international activities through the CSIRO International Report.