Posts Tagged ‘Sustainable Cities Round Tables’
TONIGHT – THE SUSTAINABLE CITIES ROUND TABLE – The Energy to Change
Posted in Events, Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Ferne Edwards on May 20th, 2009
When: 6-8pm, Wednesday 20 May 2009
Where: Village Roadshow Theatrette, Entry 3, La Trobe Street, State Library of Victoria
In this Sustainable Cities Round Table we will consider energy – such as renewable energy types, their distribution and systems alternatives. Well also take it further to consider how we can mitigate energy losses, implement greater uptake of more sustainable options and ultimately conserve the energy within ourselves to make sure that these changes take place!
Speakers are:
Brad Shone, Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd – The Solar Cities project
Ralph Horne, RMIT University – Home energy efficiency – why havent we fixed it yet?
Faye Adams, Manningham City Council – Harnessing community passion
Michael Ambrose, CSIRO – The Zero Emissions Home project
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Calls for Expression of Interest to Display Artwork
Posted in Events, Seeking by Ferne Edwards on April 30th, 2009
The Sustainable Cities Round Table – The Energy to Change, 20 May 2009
SustainableMelbourne.com and the Victorian Eco-Innovation Lab (VEIL) are looking for artists to display their environmentally-themed art work at the upcoming Sustainable Cities Round Table – The Energy to Change, Thursday 20 May 2009. The Sustainable Cities Round Tables are events held approx. every 6 weeks that feature a variety of speakers who provide three minute glimpses of what they are doing to create a sustainable Melbourne. The talks are diverse in their perspective, topics and approaches whilst also balancing well-known leaders with fresh, local talent. The upcoming Sustainable Cities Round Table on Energy will take place from 6-8pm, Thursday 20 May, at the Village Roadshow Theatrette, Entry 3, La Trobe Street, State Library of Victoria.
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