Posts Tagged ‘discussion group’
Zero Carbon Australia (ZCA) Land Use Plan
Posted in Events, Research by Mark Ogge on February 1st, 2012
| 6 February , 2012 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Photo by Tony Rodd via flickr CC
Monthly discussion group hosted by Beyond Zero Emissions focusing on energy solutions to climate change.
16% of Australia’s emissions are from land use change, forestry and agriculture. The Zero Carbon Australia (ZCA) Land Use, Forestry & Agriculture Plan considers changes to land use practices to minimise emissions. The project is managed by two full time staff, Chris Taylor – Research Director, and Adrian Whitehead – Project Coordinator. Come along to find out where the Land Use Plan is at and how you can get involved!
Time: 6:30- 8pm Monday 6 February 2012
Fritz Loewe Theatre (entry via level 2)
McCoy Building
University of Melbourne
Cnr Elgin & Swanston Streets, Carlton
Thank you to the University of Melbourne Energy Research Institute and Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, our Zero Carbon Australia project partners for joining us in bringing you this event.
Entry: Gold coin donation
Further reading:
http://beyondzeroemissions.org/landuse
http://beyondzeroemissions.org/events/discussion/630-8pm-monday-4-july-g…
http://beyondzeroemissions.org/media/radio/bze-interview-gerard-wedderbu…
www.worldpreservationfoundation.org
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Speed Date a Sustainable Designer
Posted in Events by sashashtargot on January 30th, 2012
| 19 February , 2012 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
Are you renovating or building? Do you have plans and ideas you’d like to discuss with green architects or building designers? The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) would like to invite you to Speed Date a Sustainable Designer.
When: Sunday 19th February
Time: 1-3pm
Where: The Atrium, Federation Square, Melbourne
Speed Date a Sustainable Designer brings together Australia’s leading sustainable architects and building designers so that you can discuss your plans in a relaxed ‘no obligations’ environment.
What to Bring
Bring your sketches, plans and photographs on your tablet, laptop or good old hard copies! The designers will offer solutions, ideas and alternative viewpoints.
You can watch the short YouTube video from the last event here: http://bit.ly/gi1vnt
Supported by bankmecu
A free event. Limited spots available! Bookings are essential. Go to sdsd.ata.org.au
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Transition Darebin hosts Nicole Foss (The Automatic Earth)
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on January 20th, 2012
| 19 February , 2012 |
Nicole Foss is one of those big picture people who understands and explains the links between the converging pressures affecting the globe (peak oil, climate change, financial crisis) and the implications for our everyday lives. Nicole explains why a period of deflation is likely and discusses household and community preparation strategies. Nicole is a systems analyst who lives in Canada and blogs under the name Stoneleigh with writing partner “Ilargi” at The Automatic Earth.
Transition Darebin is cohosting an all day workshop with Nicole and Steve Keen on Sun 19th February.
Check out the Transition Darebin post for information about other Nicole Foss events in Melbourne.
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Environment Victoria’s Flemington Green: Project Update
Posted in Movements, Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on January 19th, 2012
Photos from Flemington Green
From “Flemington women showing the way” from Environment Victoria:
Recruited by our Community Consultant, Iman Barabiaa, another group of Flemington residents have just completed their Flemington Green sustainable living training. The 16 women are from East African countries (Eritrea, Ethiopia and South Sudan), Turkey and Yemen and all reside on the Flemington public housing estate. The women have attended workshops on saving energy and saving water (with a guest presentation from City West Water), held by Environment Victoria at the Flemington Community Centre in November 2011. The group also visited SKM Recycling in Coolaroo to learn about waste and recycling – and we enjoyed a lunch of Turkish kebabs together in Broadmeadows.
They’ve told us they’ve learn a lot. Many participants, being new to Australia and having lived in countries where water and sanitation conditions are quite different, were very impressed to learn that Melbourne’s tap water does not have to be boiled before drinking, and said they’d keep that energy saving tip in mind. The visit to SKM showed the sheer scale of recycling that happens every day in Melbourne and the vast amounts of energy these processes require. Many participants said they’ll be talking to their friends about the need to recycle carefully and to reduce the amount of rubbish we throw away. Not all Flemington residents have the luxury of being able to recycle at home, but with the new recycling pilot program on the estate continuing to progress well, more and more will gain the opportunity.
After the energy saving workshop, each participant told us she went home and started taking action, such as switching off appliances at the wall; unplugging the mobile phone charger when it’s not being used (it still draws power even when it’s not charging); talking to her sister in her home about energy-guzzling down-lights and giving a presentation about ways to save energy in her English class.
New knowledge and motivation, and new environmental action – these Flemington women are showing the way for their community to take green action.
>> Find out more about Environment Victoria’s Flemington Green project.
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The end of suburbia: and the beginning of what?
Posted in Events by EcoCentre on January 13th, 2012
| 23 January , 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Join us for a FREE Film & Discussion Night. Monday 23 January 2012, 7pm @Port Phillip EcoCentre
The urban sprawl of Melbourne is reaching further and further, taking habitat for wildlife and prime land for growing food. It makes us more and more dependant on cars and doesn’t provide a space for a thriving neighbourhoods and engaged communities. With growing Australian population we all need a space to live but why instead of being more resourceful are Australian houses are getting bigger and bigger?
How do we deal with all these tensions? What is our outlook for the problem for the upcoming years?
Before solving all these issues let’s step back and watch a documentary: ‘The End of Suburbia’ (2004, Gregory Greene) that provides us with the historical background on how suburbs came to being in the USA and what are the challenges that face these places and their habitants.
After the screening join us for a snack and fun activities during which we will explore alternatives to a typical suburbian urban sprawl. Share your experience about the challenges of current housing realm.
Address: 55A Blessington St, St Kilda
Contact us:
- phone: 03 9534 0670
- e-mail: reception@ecocentre.com
- event’s website: http://www.ecocentre.com/node/703
To get the gist of what we will be talking about see this amazing short animation An Urban Sprawl Thinking Piece: http://vimeo.com/8001833
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Keep Cup Co-Creator: Melbourne Sustainability Drinks
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on December 6th, 2011
| 7 December , 2011 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Sustainability Drinks Melbourne is pleased to have Abigail Forsyth as guest speaker for Sustainability Drinks on the 7th of December.
Entrepreneur and mother of two, co-creator and founder of KeepCup, Abigail Forsyth has always been a passionate problem solver. Abigail’s leadership and devotion to finding creative solutions to overcome our impact on the environment has changed the way even the most discerning coffee drinkers enjoy their daily dose and she has since been commended in several globally renowned awards. She was a finalist in the City of London’s Sustainable City Awards (2010), Premier’s Design Awards (2010) and Melbourne Day awards (2010), as well as being shortlisted for the Australian International Design Awards (2010) and the Red Dot Industrial Design Awards Hamburg (2010).
Please note that it is essential to RSVP every month. Due to the ever increasing popularity of the event, it may not be possible to accommodate people who do not RSVP. This is not-for-profit event; i.e. you buy your own drinks, as we choose to come together in the spirit of a shared interest.
6 – 8pm Wednesday 7th December 2011.
Location: Slate Bar & Restaurant Mezzanine, 9 Goldsbrough Lane Melbourne VIC 3000
http://www.melbournesustainabilitydrinks.com/rsvp
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A Sustainable Christmas Lunch
Posted in Events by samgreen on November 30th, 2011
| 7 December , 2011 | ||
| 12:30 pm | to | 1:30 pm |
Photo by MinimalistPhotography101.com via flickr CC
‘Tis the season to be jolly wasteful, but how do we separate nativity from naivety when it comes to sustainability? Join us for a Christmas lunch of tasty treats that won’t leave the planet more stuffed than last year’s turkey!
Date: Wednesday 7 December 2011, 12.30-1.30pm
Location: Reception Room, Maribyrnong Council Offices, cnr Hyde & Napier Streets Footscray
Bookings essential – please book online at www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/lunchbox or contact Council’s Sustainability Officer on 03 9688 0357 for more information
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Green Energy Future Day 2011
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on November 24th, 2011
| 3 December , 2011 | ||
| 10:30 am | to | 3:30 pm |
http://www.ceres.org.au/gefd
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Dr. Richard Di Natale: Vision for Australia
Posted in Events by Mark Ogge on November 22nd, 2011
| 5 December , 2011 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Beyond Zero Emissions Discussion Group Guest:
Dr Richard Di Natale, Victoria’s first Greens Senator, elected in the 2010 federal election.
The son of Italian migrants, Richard grew up in Melbourne. Prior to entering parliament Richard was a general practitioner and public health specialist. He worked in Aboriginal health in the Northern Territory, on HIV prevention in India and in the drug and alcohol sector. His key health priorities include preventative health, public dental care and responding to the health impacts of climate change. He also actively supports the Landholders’ Right to Refuse Coal Seam Gas Bill 2011. We welcome Richard to share his vision for Australia.
6:30pm, Monday December 5
Entry: Gold coin donation
Fritz Loewe Theatre (entry via level 2)
McCoy Building
University of Melbourne
Cnr Elgin & Swanston Streets, Carlton
For more information about our guest, visit the Discussion Group on the Beyond Zero Emissions website.
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FORUM: Climate Change, Culture + Cuisine
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on November 21st, 2011
| 28 November , 2011 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
Can we eat our way to a biodiverse future? The future of sustainable food lies in a complete rethink of how humans relate to the natural environment through collective engagement.
Carbon Arts and Arena Project Space invite you to join the Cross(x)Species Adventure Club and engage with New York based artist / engineer /activist Prof Natalie Jeremijenko, chef Mihir Desai and guest speakers to explore how we can use the creative potential of science , modernist cuisine and the imagination to connect food production to healthy ecologies.
Monday 28 November 2011 6.00 – 7.30 PM
Arena Project Space I 2 Kerr St Fitzroy, VIC, 3065
$10 Pay at the door, Concession rate available
Drinks by donation www.arena.org.au/project-space
Cross(x)Species Adventure Club challenges us to expand the idea of the food web, in order to imagine edible interventions that go beyond sustainability to actually augment ecological health. Like the web 2.0 of the food systems, the Cross(x)Species Adventure Club guides us towards participatory, DIY and multi-platform foodsystems. Become an u-farmer, sample edible cocktails with other creatures at the Melbourne Museum, learn how to make buffalo ice-cream from nano-crystals. Come re-imagine, re-incorporate and re-contextualise our collective food future through the course of a tasty communal adventure. Join us and invest in a biodiverse future!
Natalie Jeremijenko (born 1966) is an artist and engineer whose background includes studies in biochemistry, physics, neuroscience and precision engineering. She is an active member of the net.art movement, and her work primarily explores the interface between society, the environment and technology. She is currently an Associate Professor at NYU in the Visual Art Department, and has affiliated faculty appointments in Computer Science and Environmental Studies.
Based in Melbourne, Carbon Arts is a new platform for projects and ideas experimentation in the arts and sustainability. We generate collaborative and creative solutions for a changing climate by working across the arts, science, technology and economics. At the heart of our practice is the belief that creativity is essential in making the transition to a sustainable future, and that the journey should be playful, fun and rewarding.
For more information on all events visit: www.carbonarts.org Or phone Arena: 416 0232
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