The Total Environment Centre (TEC) has criticised biodiversity certification for development of Sydney’s northwest and south-west growth centres, saying that it is seriously flawed, contains inadequate scientific assessment, and will result in loss of valuable native vegetation. TEC urban campaigner …
Total Environment Centre criticises Western Sydney Biodiversity Certification Read more »
Sustainability, climate change and carbon neutral are words on the tips of our tongues. Daily we are reminded of impact we are having on the environment. Sustainable Insight is keen for you to have your say on sustainability and climate …
Invitation to participate – Sustainability at Work Survey Read more »
Blacktown City Council is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and appropriately qualified and experienced professional to assume a restructured position within the Environmental and Recreation Services Directorate. Demonstrating you have the necessary skills to undertake a highly demanding …
Position Vacant – Bush Care Coordinator, Blacktown City Council, Sydney Read more »
The National Urban Water Governance Program is comprised of a group of social research projects that are investigating the changing governance of traditional urban water management in Australia. For example, new thinking such as the Australian innovation of Water Sensitive …
The General Assembly of the United Nations has proclaimed 2008 as the International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE). Its subtitle Earth Sciences for Society reflects the IYPE’s main ambition: to make our planet a safer, healthier and wealthier place for …
The National Water Commission (NWC) established the Urban Water Advisory Group (UWAG) in 2006 to provide expert advice to the Commission and the parties to the National Water Initiative (NWI). The UWAG assists NWI parties and the Commission to implement …
Update on National Water Commission Urban Water Advisory Group Read more »
SustainableMelbourne.com and the Victorian Eco-Innovation Lab would like to invite you to the upcoming Sustainable Cities Round Table. The theme for this event is “mobility”. Monday 17 March, 6 – 8:30pm (including drinks)Yasuko Hiroaka Room, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, the …
Mobility – Sustainable Cities Round Table Melbourne Read more »
Earth Hour is to be held on Saturday 29 March 8-9pm – Turn off your lights and see the difference you can make in the fight against global warming. More than ten of the world’s major cities have pledged their …
World rallies for Earth Hour – Saturday 29 March Read more »
Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, welcomed the launch of a major new joint venture to build what is expected to be the biggest and most efficient solar power plant in the world. Australian company Solar Systems …
All councils around the Australian coastline will be required review their town plans against a detailed assessment of risks posed by rising sea levels under an Australian Government blueprint to prepare for coastal inundation. Work has already begun on the …