World Carfree Day 22 September 2011
On World Carfree Day (WCD) people from around the world get together in the streets, intersections, and neighbourhood blocks to remind the world that we don’t have to accept our car-dominated society.
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14th International Riversymposium Brisbane Australia 26-29 September 2011
Attended by leading scientists, community groups, government agencies and corporate leaders from over 25 nations, the 14th International Riversymposium will explore the multiple reasons that rivers are valuable ranging from economics through to cultural and spiritual values. This year’s program …
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20th NSW Coastal Conference Tweed Heads 8-11 November 2011
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 …
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Innovation in Urban Water Management and Treatment conference Melbourne 22-23 November 2011
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 …
Plastic bag ban commences in the ACT on 1 November 2011
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 …
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HOPE Environmental Information Display initiative goes national
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 …
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Inquiry into Australia’s biodiversity in a changing climate
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 …
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National Wildlife Corridors Plan Advisory Group established
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 …
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Call for articles for Australasian Plant Conservation Sep-Nov 2011
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 …
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OECD Towards Green Growth strategy
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 …