Australian community groups, catchment authorities and individuals working on restoration of rivers, lakes and wetlands are invited to submit their applications for the prestigious Riverprize now! The National Riverprize is now funded by an Australian Government grant under its Water …
RIVERS: Riverprize 2009 nominations close 30 April Read more »
After the resounding success of the inaugural Queensland Coastal Conference in 2007, the 2009 ‘Waves of Change’ Queensland Coastal Conference (12-15 May 2009, Gold Coast) is an opportunity to broaden your understanding of how management and planning of the Queensland …
COASTS (QLD): Registrations for Queensland Coastal Conference 2009 close 28 April 2009 Read more »
More than one-third of the world’s population lives within 60 miles of a coastline and thirteen of the world’s twenty largest cities are located on a coast. Given the reality of global warming, these coastal populations will face severe challenges …
COASTS, CLIMATE: U.S.- China Coastal Cities Project Read more »
In the 20th century, the global average sea level rose by 17 cm and sea levels are projected to continue to rise. There is strong national and international evidence supporting a projected rise of up to 40 cm by 2050, …
COASTS, CLIMATE (NSW): Draft Policy Statement on Sea Level Rise Read more »
The scientific, political and economic complexity of climate change brings up a number of challenges for communication. What are the meanings associated with climate change in different parts of the world and how have those meanings been produced, reproduced and …
CLIMATE: Communicating Climate Change: Discourses, Mediations and Perceptions Read more »
The Clean Energy Innovation Centre (CEIC) will help enhance the performance of Australia’s small and medium sized clean energy companies by providing a range of business improvements services. The CEIC helps small and medium size (SMEs) businesses improve their productivity …
Now in its ninth year, the Healthy Waterways Awards aim to recognise and reward the outstanding achievements of groups and individuals who devote their time to the waterways of South East Queensland. The Awards are open to anyone whose work …
WATERWAYS (QLD): Entries for 2009 Healthy Waterways Awards close Read more »
THECA’s ninth annual Forum (9 May 2009, Pullenvale Qld) will explore the current and future management of SEQ waterways and how best to manage these for the long-term future and sustainability of South East Queensland biodiversity. The Forum program is …
WATERWAYS (QLD): THECA Forum 9 May 2009, Caring for our Waterways: ‘Clear’ or ‘Muddied’ Read more »
On the 1st February 2009, a working group of representatives from state and territory community landcare organisations met in Melbourne to consider the formation of a National Landcare Network. The commonalities of our experiences and goals, together with our shared …
LANDCARE: Interim National Landcare Network formed Read more »
The Australian Government is leading the development of a national waste policy for Australia. Submissions close Wednesday 13 May 2009. A recent snapshot of waste and recycling trends in Australia (Waste and Recycling in Australia, 2008) showed our waste increased …