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Seeking is the category used by people and organisations who are looking for a response to a local sustainability issue or initiative. For example, contributors may be holding a competition and requiring applications, there may be a conference with a call for papers, or there may be a campaign that’s drumming up support. Alternatively, you may like to know the answer to a local environmental issue – you are welcome to post your question on the site using the “seeking” category. To do so visit the “How to use this site” page and follow the prompts.
Knowledge Collaboration & Learning for Sustainable Innovation: Call for Papers
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on March 9th, 2010
The ERSCP-EMSU 2010 conference, ‘Knowledge Collaboration & Learning for Sustainable Innovation’, will take place in Delft, the Netherlands, on 25-29 October 2010. Representatives of academia, business, government, NGOs and civil society organizations are very much invited to submit abstracts for (1) paper presentations or (2) poster presentations, as well as proposals for (3) discussion workshops/roundtables or (4) paper sessions that are within the Conference’s scope or themes.
The conference themes are:
1. Sustainable Universities and Higher Education
2. Knowledge Collaboration for Sustainable Innovation, Design, Business & CSR
3. Sustainable Consumption and Production
4. Climate, Energy, Water
5. Sustainable Cities and Regions
6. Sustainable Consumption, Production and Innovation in Developing Countries
All paper and poster abstracts can be submitted online at http://www.erscp-emsu2010.org/submissions until March 20, 2010. Full papers are due on September 1, 2010. More information can be found in the call and on the website. The organising committee can be contacted at conference@erscp-emsu2010.org.
Confirmed opening key notes include prof Tim Jackson, University of Surrey and prof Wubbo Ockels, Delft University of Technology. The conference is a joint effort by TU Delft, TNO and The Hague University of Applied Sciences.
Tags: conference, innovation, sustainability, TU Delft
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Bicycling Achievement Awards: Nominations Open
Posted in Seeking by cyclingpromotionfund on March 3rd, 2010
Making Australia more bicycle friendly requires action, commitment, innovation, vision and persistence. Without the work of dedicated individuals and organisations, many of the facilities and initiatives we take for granted today would not be there. Maybe you know of a hard-working person in your area, a cycling group, local school, bicycle shop, bicycle-friendly business, local council or shire, councillor, politician or an organisation that deserves recognition from the cycling community?
The Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF) is calling for nominations to the 2009 Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards. The CPF believes that recognising innovation and commitment is vital in maintaining momentum and sustaining action around Australia. To achieve this we established the Bicycling Achievement Awards in 2002. Since their inception, the range and quality of nominations has increased considerably illustrating the excellent work happening around Australia in shaping the future of bicycling.
All nominees will be included in a booklet that is distributed far and wide. Winners in each category will also receive a trophy.
Nominations to be received by Monday 12th April 2010
Tags: community, CPF, innovation
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2010 Banksia Awards: open for entry
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on February 16th, 2010
Source: EcoVoice
Banksia is once again looking to inspire and be inspired by examples of environmental excellence in Australia’s most prestigious environmental awards. Banksia Awards are open to communities, business, governments, and individuals engaging in and leading the way in innovative and sustainable practices. We all play a part in forwarding Australia’s development towards a sustainable future and we encourage you to consider the many categories featured in the 2010 Awards Program as well as the Prime Minister’s Environmentalist of the Year Award, the Environment Minister’s Young Environmentalist of the Year Award and more!
The Awards seek out and recognise Australian Businesses, Community groups, individuals and public bodies that are reducing their environmental footprint and using resources in innovative ways. Banksia Awards provide an invaluable opportunity for recognition, and promotion of the leadership that exists in Australia.
This is Banksia’s 22nd year of Awards Programs and we encourage you to make this your milestone year.
For further information on award categories, contact or download an entry kit visit www.banksiafdn.com
Tags: Banksia Awards, behaviour change, innovation
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CSL Fellowship Program 2010
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on February 16th, 2010
The Centre for Sustainability Leadership is looking for people with the passion and potential to create the change the world so desperately needs. The Centre’s acclaimed Fellowship Program has for the past five years produced more than 150 graduates working in business, law, science, engineering, health, government and arts – many of them awarded for their significant efforts towards sustainability.
“Our aim is to create sustainability leaders in every sector of society,” said the Centre’s founder and Executive Director Larissa Brown. She said the Centre’s motto was simple: “We’ve tried to get people in positions of power to care; now we’re going to get people who care into positions of influence.”
The Fellowship Program equips emerging leaders with an unparalleled network of like-minded people, skills such as creative thinking and problem solving, effective influencing, relationship building, and media advocacy as well as in-depth knowledge of behavioural and social change. Participants graduate with the ability to make a real difference.
The course comprises weekly evening workshops, one-to-one coaching, intensive retreats, a mentoring program and project work.
The Centre is currently looking for participants to apply for the 2010 Fellowship Program run in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. Only 25 places are available in each city. Applicants from all over the world are welcome.
The program runs from April to November and scholarship places are available.
Further information can be found at www.csl.org.au. International applications close 3rd February 2010 and Australian applications 28th February 2010.
Tags: governance, local action, networks
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2010 Premier’s Sustainability Awards
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on January 12th, 2010
The 2010 Premier’s Sustainability Awards recognise and reward Victorian businesses, institutions, communities and individuals that demonstrate outstanding leadership and contribute to a more sustainable future for our state. Sustainable organisations do things better, smarter and more productively while reducing their everyday environmental impacts. Rise to the challenge of change acknowledges that becoming sustainable is not an easy task for business, government and community, but is a necessary one. The theme celebrates those that have chosen to act now rather than to deem it too difficult and provides inspiration and motivation for others to tackle the hurdles of climate change.
The eight award categories for 2010 are: large business, small business, community, products or services, built environment, local government, state government, tertiary education. The Premier’s Recognition Award will also be awarded to the standoutwinner of the eight award categories.
Key Dates and Deadlines
* Entry open – 10 November 2009
* Information sessions - 11 December 2009 and 28 January 2010
* Entries close – 5pm Wednesday 10 February 2010
Tags: sustainability awards, Victoria
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Volunteer Management Resources
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on December 23rd, 2009
Source: People First
OurSharedResources is a new and free service for those who work in the field of supporting and managing volunteers.
In a nutshell, anyone can add useful (and free) resources so that others in the field can access them. The aim is to avoid re-inventing the wheel time and time again. Resources can be:
- Downloadable, real-world examples of forms, manuals or position descriptions
- Templates and tools for creating resources
- Tips, ideas and how-to resources
In addition, you can request resources from peers and see if they are available globally.
Source: People First
Tags: community, Management, sharing, Volunteer
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The Big Green Idea
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on November 16th, 2009
Source: GreenRazor, the GreenPages Newsletter
An innovative funding scheme for eco-visionary Australians
Got a big green idea? Need money to help it grow? Then the British Council wants to hear from you. The Big Green Idea is a new funding initiative from the British Council designed to help put eco-visionary ideas into action. For the first time, in 2009 we’re offering five project grants of AU$10,000 each to people who will make a real contribution to Australia’s environmental future. The Big Green Idea is designed to assist in initiating new projects that motivate people to minimise their own climate change impacts. We’re looking for eco-entrepreneurs with savvy ideas to address some of the biggest sustainability challenges faced by urban communities.
Tags: climate change, funding, innovation
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GreenHome Victoria: Coordinator Position
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on November 16th, 2009
Source: Environmental Jobs Network
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has been a strong and effective voice for the environment for 40 years and is committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians. We are seeking an excellent communicator, organiser and experienced team leader to coordinate our sustainable living outreach program in Victoria. Your ability to identify new opportunities, manage and develop strategic partnerships and nurture a talented team are core to this role, as is your proven success in community engagement and evaluation methodologies. Please go to www.acfonline.org.au/jobs for full Position Description and application details .
Applications close 9am 23rd of November 2009.
Please send your application via email only to: Justine Vaisutis, Human Resources Coordinator Email: work@acfonline.org.au
Tags: behaviour change, community, sustainability
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Sustainability Workshops Facilitator (Volunteer)
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on November 13th, 2009
Source: Ethical Jobs
The ‘Otesha Project: Cycling for Sustainability’ is a non-profit organisation that offers bicycle tours and education programs to engage young people about sustainable consumption. Using theatre, multimedia, and interactive workshops, Otesha’s creative focus provides a unique approach to understanding environmental and social justice issues, encouraging young people to become role models and sustainability advocates. Our new program for Melbourne high schools delivers sustainability workshops to middle school students and aims to increase awareness and inspire them to take action. Our workshops use experiential education techniques to encourage critical thinking and active learning. They are designed to be interactive, engaging and fun. We currently offer four workshops topics climate change, food, consumerism and fair trade.
To ensure this program is sustainable we need assistance. We are looking for a volunteer to work closely with the program coordinator to help promote the program to schools and source workshop bookings, prepare educational materials and resources, help deliver workshops and provide follow up support to students and teachers. Ideally this person will live in Melbourne and be able to give a half a day to a full day (preferably Monday or Wednesday) to the role. The funky volunteer would have good organisational skills, an understanding of environmental and social justice issues, experience or interest in sustainability education and confidence in presenting to groups of young people would be an advantage.
Applications close: 05 December, 2009.
For more information, visit Ethical Jobs or contact Anna Haygreen at vicworkshops@otesha.org.au
Tags: cycling, education, sustainability, Volunteer
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Seeking Input: Guide to Environmental Careers in Australia
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on November 10th, 2009
Image: NOAA’s National Ocean Service via flickr CC
Calling all Environmental Professionals: your help is needed to provide detailed information on environmental career options. You don’t need to be an expert on environmental careers, you just need to know about your role and your career history and complete an online survey. This survey is a part of research being undertaken to document the range of professional environmental jobs across Australia, and identify the types of skills, knowledge and experience associated with these jobs. This information will be used to create a 2010 Australian Guide to Environmental Careers. Since the last environmental job survey five years ago, the environmental sector has grown considerably. Detailed information on the impact this growth has had on breadth of jobs and careers within Australia is very limited.
This survey will ascertain the range of professional environmental or green jobs across Australia and identify skills and education requirements for, and basic tasks of, these roles. This information will be used to provide career advice and guidance to those wanting to work, and currently working, in the environmental sector.
The survey closes on November 30, 2009.
Tags: education, green jobs, survey
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