Posts Tagged ‘sustainability’
Blog of the Year Competition: Renew
Posted in Seeking, Visions by sashashtargot on December 19th, 2011
Calling all keen sustainability e-scribes! Enter your blog in ReNew Magazine’s Blog of the Year Competition for your chance to win a pair of 110-watt solar panels! We’re looking for blogs about sustainable homes on a budget, energy efficiency, DIY projects or wider issues to do with climate change or environmental policy. The blog should provide new details or insights for those seeking information on sustainability and should have been regularly updated in 2011.
To enter, simply email renew@ata.org.au with your blog’s URL, your contact details, your goals when you started blogging on this topic and a little about your audience, such as their age bracket, skill levels and level of engagement with you and your blog.
Email entries (under 200 words) to renew@ata.org.a
Entries close Friday, February 3, 2012. For more details: www.renew.org.au
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Sustainable Apartment Living: SOCs & Blocks Round 3
Posted in Movements, Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on November 8th, 2011
Source: Port Philip EcoCentre
SOCs & Blocks (short for Sustainable Owners Corporations and Apartment Blocks) is a program to encourage the uptake of sustainable technology and practices in the operation of apartment buildings in the City of Port Phillip.
Through this program, Council works with owner’s corporations (formerly called body corporates) to increase the energy and water efficiency of common areas and common services, as well as improving the level of diversion of waste from landfill and the uptake of sustainable transport through improvement of facilities improvement and education. The central plank of the program involves council engaging a consultant to undertake a sustainability assessment of the participating buildings. The ultimate aim is to reduce the environmental footprint of participating apartment blocks. Council’s Toward Zero Sustainable Environment Strategy indicates that council will work with the community to reduce energy and water consumption, and this program works toward the goals in that strategy.
The third round of SOCs and Blocks is now OPEN so please register your interest by Friday 9 December 2011.
This program is FREE to join and the sustainability assessment of your block is also FREE.
Read more about the program, including participant experiences and registration details.
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Your Money or Your Life
Posted in Events by samgreen on October 10th, 2011
| 16 October , 2011 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
Photo by Rubbermaid Products via flickr CC
Based on the bestselling book ‘Your Money or Your Life’ , this session explores ways in which you can simplify your life and financial goals; align spending habits with personal values in order to save money, promote a sense of fulfilment and reduce consumer impact on the environment; and reduce over-consumption and clutter.
Date: Sunday 16 October 2011, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Location: Blackwood Street Neighbourhood House, 114 Blackwood Street, Yarraville
Presenter: Grace Girardi, Maribyrnong City Council
To register for this session, please visit ww.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/greening or for further information contact council’s Sustainability Officer on 9688 0357
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Permaculture Playgroups and Mud Monsters: Green Lunchbox Series
Posted in Events by samgreen on October 3rd, 2011
| 12 October , 2011 | ||
| 12:30 pm | to | 1:30 pm |
Photo by donkeycart via flickr CC
It’s spring time and we’re eager to spend time in the garden with our families! Permaculture and play come together to bring both children and their families to the garden. While adults get their hands dirty and share gardening and permaculture skills and ideas, children learn about how things grow, where food comes from and healthy food choices.
Come along and listen to our presenters showcase sustainability, education and play activities for children and their families. This session is likely to be of interest to teachers, educators, community workers and families.
Date: Wednesday 12 October 2011, 12.30-1.30pm
Location: Reception Room, Maribyrnong Council Offices, cnr Hyde & Napier Sts Footscray
Presented by: Braybrook Sprouts, Mud Monsters & Permaculture Out West
To register for the session visit ww.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/lunchbox or for more information call council’s Sustainability Officer on 9688 0357
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CERES Global India Cultural Exchange Information Session
Posted in Events by ceres on September 14th, 2011
| 21 September , 2011 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
| 20 October , 2011 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
When: Wednesday 21st September 2011 & Thursday 20th October 2011
Time: 6.30 – 8.00pm
Where: CERES Eco House
Address: Lee St, East Brunswick, 3058
RSVP: ceresglobal@ceres.org.au
Learn about how CERES connects with grassroots community development organisations that focus on women’s empowerment, education, health, and climate action, and how you can be involved through a CERES Global culture exchange program.
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Urban Infrastructure: Towards a Sustainable Economy?
Posted in Events by unaavic on August 26th, 2011
| 14 September , 2011 | ||
| 5:45 pm | to | 7:45 pm |
UNAA Earth Summit Series 2011: Urban Infrastructure: Towards a Sustainable Economy?
In the lead up to the next United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in June 2012, the UNAA Victoria Earth Summit Series examines Victoria’s transition to a green economy in the context of the two themes of Rio+20: a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication; and the institutional framework for sustainable development. The upcoming UNAA Victoria Earth Summit event will discuss Victoria’s urban infrastructure and Melbourne’s progress towards becoming a sustainable city.
Guest Speaker: Professor Rob Adams
Architect and urban designer, Rob Adams has been at the nerve centre of the revitalisation of the City of Melbourne and surrounds and numerous redevelopments and flagship buildings bear his mark and influence. Acquiring perspectives in urban design from Africa and the UK Rob moved on to adopt Australia in the early eighties. A Professorial Fellow at The University of Melbourne since 2004 and lecturer in demand at RMIT, Rob’s passion is now turning toward the liveability of Victoria while addressing its growth.
Forum Discussion
Rob Gell will facilitate a discussion following Rob’s presentation and will invite contributions from members of the audience. The issues of sustainable development and infrastructure as they relate to transport, Melbourne’s CBD, metropolitan areas, regional Victoria and rural areas will be explored in this stimulating and thought provoking forum.
5.45pm, Wednesday 14 September, 2011
Allens Arthur Robinson
530 Collins St, Melbourne
RSVP Essential. For more information and RSVP form please visit the UNAA Victoria website or contact us on: (03) 9670 7878 or events@unaavictoria.org.au
Updates posted on Facebook and Twitter @unaavic
Climate Change Knowledge, Values and Action: Public Forum
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on August 18th, 2011
| 25 August , 2011 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Source: The Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute
Image: Sergey Yeliseev via flickr CC
Towards a more informed and constructive debate on climate change trends and responses
The Garnaut Climate Change Review Update 2011 provides further confirmation of two seemingly paradoxical trends. While scientific evidence that global warming is accelerating continues to strengthen, community support for the decisions and actions needed to prevent runaway climate change remains problematic. This paradox can be explained in a number of ways. If doubt and confusion about climate science are seen as the major barriers to understanding and action then responses are likely to focus on improving communications about climate trends and impacts.
However, there is increasing evidence that public support for climate change action is significantly affected by the mental models and value frameworks which citizens and policy makers bring to the issue as well as by the potentially paralysing impact of the belief that change at the scale and speed required is too hard. This public forum provides an opportunity to discuss recent research findings and insights on the psychological, social, cultural and institutional factors affecting public attitudes to climate change trends and policy responses in Australia.
MC: Peter Mares, Presenter of The National Interest, ABC Radio National and Adjunct Fellow, Institute for Social Research, Swinburne University
Speakers:
- Professor Iain Walker, Research Group Leader, CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences and co-author of Australians’ views of climate change for the Garnaut Climate Change Review Update 2011
- Professor David Karoly, School of Earth Sciences, University of Melbourne
- Dr Susannah Eliott, Executive Director Australian Science Media Centre and member of the Climate Commission
- Professor Carmen Lawrence, Winthrop Professor, Director, Centre for the Study of Social Change, School of Psychology, University of Western Australia
Please note this is a FREE PUBLIC FORUM but please REGISTER: http://climatechangeknowledgevaluesandaction.eventbrite.com/
6.30pm-8.00pm, Thursday 25 August 2011
Basement Theatre, ‘The Spot’, 198 Berkeley Street, Carlton
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Creating a Sustainable Table
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on August 16th, 2011
| 18 August , 2011 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:15 pm |
The Sustainable Table isn’t just another cookbook – it’s a collection of recipes and stories from people who are supporting the environment through their food choices, including notable chefs, farmers, gardeners and winemakers.
Join 774 ABC Melbourne’s Hilary Harper in an enlightening conversation about the challenges and rewards of creating a sustainable table, with Costa Georgiadis of Costa’s Garden Odyssey; Matt Fowles, hunter, conservationist and CEO of Plunkett Fowles Winery; and Graeme Base, author and illustrator of Uno’s Garden.
Hosted in partnership with Yaubula, publishers of The Sustainable Table.
Thursday August 18, 6- 7:15pm
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette State Library of Victoria (Entry 3, La Trobe Street)
Free entry
Bookings required – Book Online
http://slv.vic.gov.au/event/sustainable-table
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Urban Farmers: “Homegrown” Film Screening
Posted in Events, Models by Kate Archdeacon on July 13th, 2011
| 20 July , 2011 | ||
| 12:30 am | to | 9:30 pm |
Life Changing Docos and the Transition Decade Alliance proudly present HOMEGROWN, hosted by the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute
Join us for the last public screening of HOMEGROWN… it follows the Dervaes family who run a small organic farm in the heart of urban Pasadena, California. While “living off the grid”, they harvest over 6,000 pounds (2.7 Metric Tons) of produce on a fifth of an acre (800 square metres), make their own bio diesel, power their computers with the help of solar panels, and maintain a website that gets 4,000 hits a day. The film is an intimate human portrait of what it’s like to live like “Little House on the Prairie” in the 21st Century. After the screening the on-stage panel of experts will discuss the issues and solutions raised by the film, and field questions from the audience. Come along and meet the people that are an integral part of positive and sustainable solutions.
Wednesday, July 20 · 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Melbourne Law Building Theatrette
University of Melbourne
>>Bookings page (tickets are $20 on-line or $25 on the night)
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CERES Global India Information Sessions: Cultural Exchange Program
Posted in Events by ceres on July 12th, 2011
| 19 July , 2011 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
This year marks CERES Global’s 7th year of connecting with grassroots organisations in rural India to create better understanding between the two countries and to contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world. CERES Global participants absorb local life and culture, while learning from and working with local communities passionate about tackling climate change in locally appropriate ways. Come and learn more about our upcoming India program at an Information Session.
CERES Global – India Cultural & Skills Exchange Program – Information Sessions
Tues 19th July 6.30–8 pm
Thurs 25th August 6.30–8pm
Wed 21st Sept 6.30–8pm
Thurs 20th October 6.30–8pm
All Sessions are at the CERES EcoHouse (just inside the Lee Street gates)
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