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Achieving sustainability - If not through education, where else?

Fri, 04/05/2012 - Leanne Denby
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There is a lot of talk surrounding sustainability issues, but Leanne Denby says the hard work is in finding an approach that provides benefits for everyone, now and in the future.

What if most greenies are going in the wrong direction?

Tue, 01/05/2012 - Michael Mobbs
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Householders are increasingly asked to take on the task of sustainable living at home. But Michael Mobbs says the biggest impact individuals can make is to demand changes from the big polluters.

Coastal Councils face complex challenges

Thu, 22/03/2012 - Alan Stokes
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Current methods of planning, funding and managing population and tourism growth in Australia's coastal areas are under the spotlight with growing evidence that sea levels are rising. Director of the National Sea Change Taskforce, Alan Stokes, says managing those changes is a huge challenge for coastal councils.

Rio+20 -- United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

Thu, 22/03/2012 - 00:30 — admin

The 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, also known as Rio+20, will be hosted by Brazil in Rio de Janerio on 20 to 22 June. It marks the 20th anniversary of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) which was held in the same city, and the 10th anniversary of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg.

The theme for Rio+20 will be twofold:  a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication; and the institutional framework for sustainable development. Head of State and Government and other representatives at high level are expected to attend the conference and produce fruitful results.

World Environment Day : green economy, does it include you?

Wed, 21/03/2012 - 18:55 — admin

United Nations World Environment Day (WED) on June 5 is a day to celebrate positive environmental action. It aims to raising environmental awareness and encouraging participation by all.

This year the WED theme is “Green Economy: Does it include you?” Green economy is defined by the UN Environment Programme as one that results in improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities.  You can find more about the definition of  green economy here.
 
In support of UNEP World Environment Day, the United Nations Association of Australia runs a World Environment Day Awards program each year, recognising outstanding environmental initiatives and programs across the country. Nominations for this year’s award are now open. Find more information here.

Australian New Zealand Third Sector Research 2012 Biennial Conference

Tue, 20/03/2012 - 10:27 — webberc
21/11/2012
23/11/2012

 

 

ANZTSR 2012 BIENNIAL CONFERENCE

 

 Sustainability and the Third Sector

 

The Baha'i Centre,  Hobart Tasmania

 

21st - 23rd November 2012

 

CALL FOR PAPERS AND PARTICIPATION

The Board of ANZTSR invites the submission of abstracts for full papers, case studies and research reports, and proposals for panels and symposia related to research and practice in the third sector and related areas.

Recessions don't cut greenhouse gases

Mon, 19/03/2012 - Frank Jotzo
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Despite trend forecasters predicting the global financial crisis would result in developed nations taking stock of their wasteful ways, global emission figures tell a different story. But Frank Jotzo hopes the surge in emissions may not be sustained.

Clean Up provides simple response to shared problem

Fri, 02/03/2012 - Ian Keirnan
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When Clean Up Australia Day started 22 years ago founder Ian Keirnan had no idea that it would one day become a global movement of millions of dedicated people. He believes that when you take a simple action to a shared problem, the sky is the limit.

Indigenous Sustainability Conference

Tue, 14/02/2012 - 10:00 — admin
28/02/2012 00:00
29/02/2012 00:00

The 3 Pillars Network, together with the Australian Employment Covenant, Philanthropy Australia and Net Balance Foundation, is hosting an one-day conference that brings together leaders from all indigenous areas to address issues concerned with the intersection between sustainability and employment, education and environment.

Key speakers include Warren Mundine, Chairman of the Australian Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, Andrew Penfold, CEO of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation and Rhonda Parker, CEO of the Australian Employment Covenant.

Location:  Star Room, IMAX Theatre Complex, Darling Harbour 31 Wheat Road Darling Harbour, Sydney , NSW 2000

Reincarnation for e-waste, not a dead end

Wed, 18/01/2012 - Janet Leslie
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What happens to old computers when they die? Obsolete electronic goods, or e-waste, is one of the fastest growing waste types globally. Janet Leslies looks at a way out of the landfill and into recycling.