The world is currently on the cusp of a creative, sustainable renaissance fueled by smart technology, regenerative design, urban food systems, neighborhood energy renewal, and community collaboration. LOCAL is here to tell the stories that will inspire even more of …
If nature could talk, what would it say? In Conservation International’s Nature is Speaking, some well-known humans lend their voices to nature in a series of short films.
Sydney Beaches tells the story of how Sydneysiders developed their love of the beach. It also reveals another history – one that is lesser known and more intriguing – the story of the battles for the beach.
The findings of new research (open access) suggest that measures to increase people’s connection to nature could be more important than increasing urban green space availability if we want to encourage park visitation (with thanks to Decision Point).
The Canberra Nature Map project allows the community to report rare and endangered plant sightings and any of the many treasures in and around the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), and view the results.
Wild Melbourne is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the protection of Melbourne’s environment and to teaching people the importance and majesty of native species and landscapes, from Port Phillip Bay to the high country.
Prepared by a group of community organisations, the Charter is a 2-page document that sets a vision, key principles and desired outcomes for good planning in NSW. A companion document provides additional detail. The Charter can be endorsed as either …
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Coordinated by SEQ Catchments, What’s your nature? aims to connect – both physically and mentally – the Brisbane community to their urban waterways through a range of projects to restore local creeks and green spaces.
Sydney’s green space is increasingly under pressure from a growing population and increased development. As discussed in The Urban Sanctuary report, the Total Environment Centre (TEC) has created the Urban Sanctuary campaign to foster an urgently-needed long-term vision for remnant …
The NSW Government has initiated a comprehensive review of biodiversity legislation with the aim of establishing simpler, streamlined and more effective legislation and removing complexity. An issues paper has been released and submissions are sought by Friday 5 September 2014.