The theme for the 20th NSW Coastal Conference is 20 / 20 Vision for the Coast – lessons learnt and looking toward future improvement. The Conference has been held annually for the past 19 years and attracts around 280 delegates …
20th NSW Coastal Conference Tweed Heads 8-11 November 2011 Read more »
The Innovation in Urban Water Management and Treatment national conference will analyse leading-edge engineering practices, technologies and strategies that support local governments and water authorities to implement Integrated Water Management systems in Australia’s cities, suburbs and rural town centres. Innovation …
In December 2010, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly passed legislation to ban lightweight plastic bags in the ACT. The legislation came into effect on 1 July 2011 when a transitional period began to allow residents and retailers time …
Plastic bag ban commences in the ACT on 1 November 2011 Read more »
HOPE Australia has launched a nation-wide Environmental Information Display (EID) campaign to provide information on environmental issues directly to individuals and local communities. HOPE is appealing to local councils and community groups who want to make a difference to assist …
HOPE Environmental Information Display initiative goes national Read more »
On Thursday, 2 June 2011 the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, the Hon Tony Burke MP and the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, the Hon Greg Combet AM MP, asked the House Standing Committee on …
Inquiry into Australia’s biodiversity in a changing climate Read more »
The Australian Government has announced the establishment of a National Wildlife Corridors Plan advisory group which will consult with regional and community groups, landholders, environmental organisations, other governments and the private sector to inform development of a draft National Wildlife …
National Wildlife Corridors Plan Advisory Group established Read more »
The Australian Network for Plant Conservation (ANPC) is seeking articles for the September-November 2011 issue of Australasian Plant Conservation (APC). The issue will be on the theme ‘Conservation and restoration of coastal and estuarine ecosystems’. Most of Australia’s population lives …
Call for articles for Australasian Plant Conservation Sep-Nov 2011 Read more »
The OECD Towards Green Growth strategy provides a practical framework for governments in developed and developing countries to seize opportunities that arise when the economy and the environment work together. The strategy includes tools for delivering green growth, guidance for …
Your Better Life Index is designed to let you visualise and compare some of the key factors – like education, housing, environment, and so on – that contribute to well-being in OECD countries. It’s an interactive tool that allows you …
The mission of the Water Footprint Network is to promote the transition towards sustainable, fair and efficient use of fresh water resources worldwide by: advancing the concept of the ‘water footprint’, a spatially and temporally explicit indicator of direct and …