Sustainable Melbourne

Environmental Film Festival Melbourne

2010-09-08T00:34:28Z

[ 16 September , 2010 to 19 September , 2010. ] From the 16th to 19th September 2010, Melbourne will see the launch of its only dedicated environmental film festival. This smorgasbord of feature length documentaries on cutting-edge environmental issues will entertain, inspire and frighten even the most hardened environmental cynic. Covering topics from the social unrest in Nigeria caused by Big Oil, to the consequences of [...]

Food Security: Feeding a hungrier world in an ever changing climate

2010-09-03T00:03:13Z

An MSLE Graduate School Week Event: The extra 3 billion people we expect on this earth in the next 40 years will predominately live a wealthier lifestyle in our cities. Dr Michael Robinson, Director of the Primary Industries Climate Change Centre will discuss how ensuring food security in a changing climate will be one of the [...]

Melbourne Farmers’ Markets: September

2010-09-02T23:53:06Z

Source: Melbourne Community Farmers’ Markets From the September Newsletter: ROLL ON SPRING What a relief for all from this incredible Winter; it sure is the real deal this year! Many stallholders are itching to get back to markets after their enforced hiatus but there’s just no produce for them to bring until there’s some warmth in the atmosphere. [...]

Green Office Briefing: September & October

2010-09-02T23:43:48Z

[ 23 September , 2010; 12 October , 2010; 26 October , 2010; ] Simple steps to green your office The shift towards a low carbon economy and introducing environmentally friendly practices into the home has been embraced by Australians, with many people doing their part to reduce energy, water and waste consumption. However, a new trend is emerging with an increasing demand for businesses that embrace environmentally friendly practices. [...]

Green Moves: Sustainable Properties in Australia

2010-09-01T00:45:17Z

Source: Green Renters In the past we (Green Renters) attempted to start our own listings service for environmentally friendly rental property and that didn’t really work… Then we linked up with a US site, that didn’t really work either… So imagine how happy we were when we came across a new Australian based service called ‘Green Moves’, who [...]

Carbon Management 101: September

2010-08-31T02:01:59Z

[ 9 September , 2010; 14 September , 2010; ] Transition to a low-carbon economy – what does it mean for your business? Why we developed this course Keeping track of current national and international developments towards a low-carbon economy can be challenging. Businesses that understand how the transition to a carbon-constrained economy will impact upon their business operations will not only save money, they will also [...]

Clive Hamilton: The dirty politics around climate change

2010-08-27T01:49:41Z

[ 6 September , 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] A monthly discussion group hosted by Beyond Zero Emissions focusing on energy solutions to climate change. Professor Clive Hamilton is a well known Australian author and public intellectual who ran as the Greens candidate in the by-election for the federal seat of Higgins in December 2009. In June 2009 he was made a Member of the [...]

CERES Global: India 2011

2010-08-24T02:58:25Z

CERES Global is a unique cultural exchange program where participants can experience the richness of other cultures while gaining insight into different ways of sustainable living. CERES Global Trips to India, Indonesia and East Arnhemland provide people with the opportunity to experience and share in the impressive environmental and community development work carried out by [...]

How Australian Agriculture Can Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Lecture

2010-08-27T01:54:10Z

[ 2 September , 2010; 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. ] Melbourne School of Land and Environment: Professor Deli Chen on 'How Australian agriculture can reduce greenhouse gas emissions - the role of improved fertiliser and water efficiency' The application of nitrogen fertiliser in agriculture is essential for world food production – about half of the world’s population would not survive without it. Nitrogen fertiliser use in [...]

Sustainability National Forum: SIRF Rt

2010-08-24T03:17:23Z

The first ever SustainAbility National Forum will be held at Bayview on the Park in Melbourne. Comprising a full day of learning and networking under one roof, experts and practitioners will present big picture vision and practical case studies in the area of sustainability. Tuesday September 7 Speakers: Keynote: Professor John Thwaites, Climate Works Australia: Low Cost Carbon [...]