AWARDS Environment and Sustainability Award for Innovation

Innovation Award for Regional Environment and Sustainability Who can apply Representatives from all types of organisations active in regional development across Australia, including councils, shires, rural and regional organisations, NGO’s and government agencies that aim to better serve their communities. Presentation The Award Presentation Ceremony will be at the Australian Regional Development Conference Dinner on October 15th at the Commercial Club Albury. Important Dates Nominations open: Thursday 29th August 2013 Nominations close: Tuesday 15th July 2014 Award Submission Click here to submit a nomination, entries can only be accepted via the website.  Environment and Sustainability Award for Innovation The online …

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Fat of the land: how urban design can help curb obesity

By Billie Giles-Corti, University of Melbourne and Carolyn Whitzman, University of Melbourne OBESE NATION: It’s time to admit it – Australia is becoming an obese nation. This series looks at how this has happened and more importantly, what we can do to stop the obesity epidemic. Here Billie Giles-Corti and Carolyn Whitzman discuss ways to change our obesogenic environment through urban design while Jo Salmon looks at the role physical activity and exercise play in healthy lifestyles. Compared with our grandparents, feeding, clothing, and entertaining ourselves has never been easier: a one-stop weekly shopping centre trip in a car, facilitated …

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Carbon Farming and Trading

The Association for Sustainability in Business will be hosting a webinar on the 31st July 2014 on Carbon Farming and Trading How do you find the time to become well informed about ‘carbon farming’ and the ‘Carbon Farming Initiative’, so you can make decisions around engaging? Learn how to navigate the new ‘Direct Action’ Policy. When: Thursday 31st July 2014 1.00 pm to 1.45 pm 45 minutes, 30 minutes presentation 15 minutes Q&A There are no fees or charges to attend Limited to 50 participants Register by clicking on this link    Can’t make it to the webinar, you can …

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Meet the Association for Sustainability in Business committee

The Association for Sustainability in Business provides a platform for industry and academic leaders to share sustainability knowledge, the Association is committed to supporting the sustainable business practices of their members. The Association is creating a community for industry to work together on challenging sustainability issues. Our membership is drawn from a wide discipline of sustainability managers, planning and design professionals, infrastructure, natural resources, transport, mining, government, academics, environmental management, town planning, chemistry, engineering, developers, owners and operators of private and public infrastructure of a built and natural form. The Association is creating a community for industry to work together on challenging sustainability …

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7th Making Cities Liveable Conference Kingscliff

Healthy – Sustainable – Resilient – Cities The 7th Making Cities Liveable Conference will examine the challenges, opportunities, trends and issues currently facing sector professionals. Delegates and presenters will examine how to plan for Healthy Cities, Sustainable Cities and Resilient Cities. Join us at Mantra on Salt Beach, Kingscliff on the NSW and QLD border on the 10th – 11th July 2014.  Pre-conference workshops and study tours will held on Wednesday the 9th July. The conference will be a platform for government, academic  and private sector practitioners.  It will consider the “liveability” of our cities and towns in the future …

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Refuel CPD Provider – 4 Informal CPD Points

The Australian Institute of Architects has accredited the 7th Making Cities Liveable Conference as an official Refuel CPD Provider with a total of 4 Informal CPD Points. Continuing Professional Development is a great initiative that enhances the professional knowledge and personal skills needed for the advancement of architecture, society and the environment. The conference program will provide participants with valuable information on the liveability of our cities and towns in the future and the changes required to public policy to build the communities of tomorrow. The program includes multiple streams with 70+ presenters, poster presentations, 4 informative workshops and 2 study tours. Delegate will receive access …

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7th Making Cities Liveable Conference 2014

Healthy – Sustainable – Resilient – Cities The 7th Making Cities Liveable Conference will examine the challenges, opportunities, trends and issues currently facing sector professionals. Delegates and presenters will examine how to plan for Healthy Cities, Sustainable Cities and Resilient Cities. Join us at Mantra on Salt Beach, Kingscliff on the NSW and QLD border on the 10th – 11th July 2014.  Pre-conference workshops and study tours will held on Wednesday the 9th July. The conference will be a platform for government, academic  and private sector practitioners.  It will consider the “liveability” of our cities and towns in the future …

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World’s first guide on traceability advances supply chain sustainability

The United Nations Global Compact and BSR have released the first guide on traceability, which will help companies and consumers to ensure their material or product is produced responsibly. Ensuring that minerals are sourced without conflict or human rights abuses is one example of what supply chain traceability can accomplish, thanks to the big push the UN Global Compact and BSR are making with their new guide on traceability for sustainability. Supply chain traceability is increasingly becoming a key component in the business operations of palm oil, paper, minerals and diamonds, and select food commodities, said the United Nations Global Compact …

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Webinar: Career Outlook for the Sustainability Sector

WEBINAR: Career Outlook for the Sustainability Sector   DATE: Thursday 19th June 2014 TIME: 1.00-1.45 PM SPEAKER: Lisa Tarry DURATION: 45 minutes, 30 minutes presentation followed by 15 minutes Q&A Key take outs Employment projections and outlook for sustainability careers Salary, expected job prospects, Education, training, and credentials requirements Presenter Lisa Tarry is a recognised sustainability career expert advising recent graduates, career transitioners and experienced sustainability professionals on their journeys into and through the multifaceted sustainability field. She is founder and Managing Director of Turning Green Pty Ltd a career consultancy and recruitment firm in operation since 2008 focused on …

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Webinar Solar: Building the business case for on-site solar generation

A live WEBINAR on Building the business case for on-site solar generation with Jane Bond from SunPower Corporation was held on Thursday 15 May 2014. This webinar was about: core methodologies for building the business case for on-site solar energy investment insights for implementing solar solutions to existing buildings factors to consider (or avoid) as you move through a solar discovery journey case studies and outside the box solutions that will add value to your business The session take outs were: Building a business case for on-site solar energy investments Ways you can optimise your solar investment Understanding the available …

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