Local Government Sustainable Development 2010 Conference Sydney 24-25 August

The Local Government Sustainable Development 2010 Conference is designed to assist local government practitioners to identify, plan and implement best practice sustainable development solutions.

The peak national local sustainable development conference will showcase leading edge examples of outstanding environmental initiatives by Australian local governments, including the current winner of the Australian Sustainable Cities award, and the Community Sustainability award winner at the UN-endorsed International Liveable Communities Awards.

Topics include:

• Climate change and energy efficiency
• Integrating sustainability into economic imperatives
• Future directions for asset management
• Practical approaches to water management
• Sustainable planning and urban design
• Waste management and resource recovery
• Land remediation
• Community engagement in environmental initiatives
• Green purchasing and procurement

For further information visit the Local Government Sustainable Development 2010 Conference website.