What is a Transition Town (or village / city / forest / island)? A Transition Initiative is a community working together to look peak oil and climate change squarely in the eye and address this BIG question: “for all those …
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This research study by the Australian Research Institute in Education for Sustainability (ARIES) at Macquarie University considered the current effectiveness of various coastal management education approaches through a review of case studies and experiences throughout Australia, as well as selected …
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Want to be part of an outdoor search party exploring plant and animal wildlife with your very own expert? Imagine peering into bat traps, hunting for reptiles under rocks and logs or searching by torchlight for possums and gliders high …
The Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology is evaluating the function and performance of extensive green roofs and living walls in the rainforest climate of coastal British Columbia in Canada. Through collaborations with industry, government and academic partners, …
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The Queensland Coastal Conference 2009 will be the second State coastal conference to be held in Queensland and will provide an ideal opportunity for coastal planners and managers, social planners, community groups, engineers, scholars, the tourism and recreation industry and …
Call for Papers/Presenters and Workshop Convenors – Queensland Coastal Conference 2009 Read more »
Produced by the Australian Research Institute in Education for Sustainability (ARIES) at Macquarie University, this new Handbook is a set of resources for local governments encompassing learning-based strategies for change and community engagement processes.
Local Government Sustainable Development 2008 is designed to assist local government managers and practitioners to identify, plan and implement best practice sustainable development solutions in a wide range of areas, including reducing the carbon footprint, promoting energy efficiency, water conservation …
Local Government Sustainable Development 2008 conference Sydney 10-11 September Read more »
A community program exploring how low-income households can become more sustainable will be a highlight of Australia’s latest Solar Cities project. In a media release, Australian Government Environment Minister Peter Garrett has announced $4.9 million in Australian Government funding for …
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The Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority (CMA) Mambara newsletter Winter 2008 edition is now available. This edition features articles on helping Sydney’s urban frogs, rebuilding bush links in rail corridors in Sydney’s Inner West, locating Sydney’s remaining seagrass and foreshore …
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An integrated set of Action Plans, the SEQ Healthy Waterways Strategy 2007 – 2012 is designed to maintain and improve the health of the waterways and catchments of South East Queensland. The Strategy aims to improve the health of our …