Sustainable Melbourne

Climate Change Conference papers online

2008-11-11T03:24:09Z

Free climate change conference ONLINE at http://www.climate2008.net. Everyone can view about 200 papers at this online conference on climate change hosted by Hamburg University. The aims of the Conference “Climate 2008/ Klima 2008″ (now no longer accepting papers) were: to introduce the latest findings on scientific research on climate change, including elements related to its environmental, social, [...]

REVIEW: Challenging “politics as usual” - Climate Code Red

2008-11-11T03:15:33Z

This review was recently published on Australian Policy Online. To see the original document visit REVIEW: Challenging “politics as usual” . Climate Code Red: The Case for Emergency Action David Spratt and Philip Sutton Scribe, 2008 Reviewed by Peter W. Newton THIS is one of a growing number of books [...]

EOI for a more sustainable South Melbourne Market

2008-11-18T23:33:19Z

Saturday November 15, 2008, The Age CITY OF PORT PHILLIP EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Environmental audit and design feasibility services for a more sustainable South Melbourne Market EOI No. (1264) Expressions of Interest are invited for an Opportunity to conduct a comprehensive environmental audit of the systems and design of the South Melbourne Market with the intention of then producing one [...]

Living Your Architecture - the greening of your dream home

2008-11-11T03:04:50Z

What: 1 day introductory workshop When: 10.30am – 5.30pm, Sunday November 30th Where: Cnr. Herbert and Blessington Streets, St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria Cost: $90* Couples $160* - *$10 Early Bird discount if booked before November 15th melbourne-press-release Booking/further details Web: livingarchitecturecentre.com Phone: 03 9005 5833 eMail: livingarchitecture @eircom.net

Seeking 8, 9, and 10 Star homes in Victoria

2008-11-16T23:19:06Z

As part of a review of its Sustainable Design Policy, the City of Port Phillip is looking to hear from anyone who has or knows of buildings within an urban context that have achieved a FirstRate score of 8, 9 or 10 Stars. If you are able to assist please contact our Sustainable Design Officer, [...]

Hepburn Community Wind Park

2008-11-06T05:27:04Z

Hepburn Wind is a registered co-operative (Hepburn Community Wind Park Co-operative Ltd). Hepburn Wind will be the owner and operator of the Hepburn Community Wind Park, Australia’s first community owned wind farm. The Wind Park was initiated by the Hepburn Renewable Energy Association (HREA) in conjunction with Future Energy Pty Ltd. Hepburn Wind is managed by [...]

Variability and trends in the Australian wave climate and consequent coastal vulnerability

2008-11-06T05:26:08Z

This abstract was recently listed on Australian Policy Online. To see the original document visit Variability and trends in the Australian wave climate and consequent coastal vulnerability Variability and trends in the Australian wave climate and consequent coastal vulnerability M. A. Hemer and others / CSIRO for the Department of Climate Change Posted: 27-10-2008 Changing wind systems projected [...]

Paddock to plate

2008-11-06T05:25:47Z

This abstract was recently listed on Australian Policy Online. To see the original document visit Paddock to plate: food, farming and Victoria’s progress towards sustainability Paddock to plate: food, farming and Victoria’s progress towards sustainability Andrew Campbell / Australian Conservation Foundation Posted: 28-10-2008 This study explores the future of the Victorian food and farming system in a rapidly [...]

GETTING AROUND MELBOURNE: TRANSPORT VISIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

2008-11-11T02:54:19Z

Future Leaders and Melbourne Conversations invite you to join us at BMW Edge on 19 November at 6.00pm How will we manage new technology, transport infrastructure, planning, congestion, location disadvantage, development of transport corridors, and the social & environmental impact of future transport decisions? Time: Wednesday 19 November, 6pm to 7.30pm: entry from 5.30pm Where: BMW [...]

Beyond Zero Emissions Discussion Group Monday 1st December Ian Dunlop- A nation building response to climate change and peak oil

2008-11-12T22:58:26Z

Topic: A nation building response to climate change and peak oil Guest Speakers: Ian Dunlop * Via video conferencing link- up When:Monday December 1, 6.30pm Where: Top Floor, Kindness House 288 Brunswick St Fitzroy Charge: By donation Link: www.beyondzeroemissions.org/discussiongroup Australian business is often perceived as being resistant to policies aimed at making serious reductions to greenhouse gas emissions, nowhere more so [...]