Fragile Planet Exhibition (Sydney)

In support of the Australian Conservation Foundation, the ‘Fragile Planet’ art exhibition at NG Art Gallery explores the dichotomy between our human desire to save the planet and our addiction to consumption that threatens the very existence of earth.

Opening December 4 (6-8pm), exhibition runs until December 22.
NG Art Gallery & Mission Restaurant Bar, 3 Little Queen Street, Chippendale

posted by seamas on November 25, 2007 at 11:50 am · filed under

Forever Wild (Perth)

This bequest event is aimed at thanking and informing people that are considering leaving a gift in their Will towards the long term protection of Australian wilderness.

December 2, 2pm-5pm
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre, Winthrop (cnr of Murdoch Dr and Riseley St)

posted by seamas on November 25, 2007 at 11:45 am · filed under

Asia-Pacific Eco Health Conference (Melbourne)

The focus of the Asia-Pacific Eco Health Conference is on the interdependence between human health, ecology and sustainability.

Keynote speakers are Professor Jonathon Patz, Professor Tony McMichael, Professor Valerie Brown AO, Professor John Howard MD, Dr Colin Butler, Dr Margot Parkes, Dr Helen Allison, Ms Kerry Arabena and Ms Bronwen Machin. Several workshops will also be held.

November 30 - December 3
Deakin University, Melbourne Campus at Burwood, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood

posted by seamas on November 25, 2007 at 11:42 am · filed under

Sustainable Cities Forum (Melbourne)

This Sustainable Cities Forum: Building Sustainably in China and on Doncaster Hill will hosted by Peter Brook. It will discuss ways of connecting more about how we live to natural systems.

Thursday 29 November 2007, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Council Chambers, Manningham Civic Offices, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

posted by seamas on November 25, 2007 at 11:37 am · filed under

Critical Mass 12th Anniversary Ride (Melbourne)

Critical Mass in Melbourne turns 12 years old in November. Melbourne Critical Mass meets on the last Friday of every month at 5:30pm outside the State Library.

posted by seamas on November 25, 2007 at 11:33 am · filed under

Climate Action Forum (Melbourne)

Presented by Friends of the Earth and Western Region Environment Centre, this public forum aims to invigorate discussion around climate change problems and campaigns to pressure political action in 2008.

Edinburgh Gardens Community Room, Brunswick St, North Fitzroy, Thursday December 6th, 7:00pm

posted by seamas on November 25, 2007 at 11:30 am · filed under

Greens may gain balance of power in Senate

With Greens leader Bob Brown already hailing the election as a win for the Green vote, the poll may yet translate into real parliamentary power for the party. Based on their level of support, the Greens could more than double their Senate representation and possibly hold the balance of power in the Upper House.

posted by seamas on November 25, 2007 at 11:22 am · filed under