Sustainability is an important global business driver and is making its way into corporate boardrooms. Mounting evidence shows firms that invest in improved sustainability practices outperform their competitors. There is growing awareness that emerging sustainability risks can have a material …
The Phoenix Effect report is a global ‘stock-take’ of ideas for a new economy transformation in the 21st century. It identifies dozens of ideas and ‘discourses’ from Australia and around the world, and is the inaugural Position Paper for Green …
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Celebrating their 25th year, The Banksia Foundation Sustainability Awards recognise and promote innovative sustainable development and practice. Over the last 24 years, The Banksia Foundation has recognised over 350 inspirational, passionate and nationally acclaimed winners. All entries close Friday 26 …
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As more and more land is taken up by buildings, we need to ensure that greenery lost on the ground is replaced in the urban environment. Skyrise Greenery reinforces Singapore’s ‘City in a Garden’ aspiration even as the environment becomes …
The Sustainable Australia Report 2013 is the first report from the National Sustainability Council and tells the story of how Australia has changed as a nation over the last 30 years. Health and levels of educational attainment have improved, and …
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Living Smart is an award-winning program that helps you live a more sustainable lifestyle. Knowledge, skills and practical tools are obtained over 6–8 weeks for you to take action in your own home and community to improve both your quality of life and reduce your environmental impact. Topics include simple living, …
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The Keep Australia Beautiful Australian Sustainable Cities Awards encourage, motivate and celebrate the local sustainability achievements of urban communities across Australia. State and Territory finalists are announced mid year with the Australian winner announced in November. Nominations for the Sustainable …
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Asia’s cities have been the drivers of the economy and have lifted millions out of poverty. However, the environmental consequences of this rapid development are apparent, and the citizens of Asia’s urban areas are increasingly insistent that something should be …
The OECD working paper Financing Green Urban Infrastructure presents an overview of practices and challenges related to financing green sustainable cities. Cities are essential actors in stimulating green infrastructure, and urban finance is one of the promising ways in which …
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Urban Ecology Australia exists to demonstrate and promote a more sustainable approach to the way we live. More people now live in cities than in rural areas, so if we are are to address major issues such as climate change, …