The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) is a multi-faith network taking action on the most pressing issue of our time. Each year ARRCC promotes Ride to Worship Week, around the same time as Ride to Work Day. This …
Why have some skilled tradespeople, designers and retailers within the building & construction industry adapted skills and work practices to sustainable outcomes? How can you apply your building & construction skills sustainably? Hear the Trade Secrets from the businesses themselves, …
Trade Secrets – watch these building & construction sustainability skills stories Read more »
Half of humanity – 3.5 billion people – currently live in cities and by 2055 an estimated 75% of the world’s population will live in urban areas. Cities present the world’s population with the best chance of reducing our ecological …
How can we save the koala if we don’t know how many are left, where they live, and in what condition? KoalaTracker (previously known as KoalaDiaries) was a first in terms of integrating location intelligence technology with community engagement to …
Initial reports by fire authorities show communities around urban parklands are unaware of the bushfire risk they face. The Effective Communication of Bushfire Risk in the Urban-Parkland Interface project was commissioned by the Bushfire CRC to serve as a pilot …
New report – Effective Communication of Bushfire Risk in the Urban-Parkland Interface Read more »
The Environmental Decisions Group (EDG) and Decision Point magazine are all about smart science for wise decisions – issue 60 of Decision Point magazine is now available.
The NSW Government Green Globe Awards recognise environmental excellence, leadership and innovation. NSW small and large businesses, individuals, state and local government and community groups who can demonstrate significant environmental achievements in NSW are encouraged to apply for a Green …
NSW Government Green Globe Awards – nominations close 7 June 2012 Read more »
The NSW Government has announced the first-ever Volunteering Strategy for the State, backed by $4.5 million in resources. The key strategic themes are making it easier to volunteer, supporting organisations that work with volunteers, recognising and celebrating volunteering, support for …
Commercial and industrial companies that can demonstrate recent water savings are encouraged to nominate for the 2012 Prime Minister’s Water Wise Award. The Award is now in its third year and recognises the significant savings in water use achieved by …
Nominations open for the 2012 Prime Minister’s Water Wise Award Read more »
The revised version of Stormwater Management in a Water Sensitive City is now available. This document is a “how to” guide to the management of urban storm water and to the integration of appropriate management technologies into Australian urban design …
Stormwater Management in a Water Sensitive City – Blue Print 2012 Read more »