Victorian forests lecture (Melbourne)

This public seminar, presented by Professor Rod Keenan, will review major trends in forest management globally, in the Asia Pacific region and across Australia and discuss areas of major risk and uncertainty for forest managers, possible future worlds for Victorian forests and the potential consequences of future management options.

Wednesday 19 December 2007, 4:30pm - 5:30pm, Turner Theatre in the Botany Building.

posted by seamas on December 5, 2007 at 2:01 pm · filed under

Sustainable Living Festival (Melbourne, Feb 15-17)

The Sustainable Living Festival showcases a huge range of exhibitors, talks, workshops, art, films and performances celebrating and inspiring sustainable communities.

Federation Square, Melbourne. From 9am, Feb 15-17, 2008.

posted by seamas on December 5, 2007 at 1:51 pm · filed under

Solar Cities Congress (Adelaide, Feb 17-21)

This international congress brings together organisations and people interested in sustainable energy and its role in urban environments.

The Congress is a part of the International Solar Cities Initiative, which aims to support UN energy and climate policies by stimulating the interest of cities in committing to ambitious emission reduction goals; help cities systematically integrate renewable energy and energy efficient technologies and industries into environmental, economic and city planning; and provide scientific support for the validation and design of effective measures and policies for Solar Cities.

The Congress will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, Feb 17-21, 2008.

posted by seamas on December 5, 2007 at 1:46 pm · filed under

Climate Victims ask for Help fighting Change

Communities hardest hit by Climate Change are using the opportunity of the Bali Climate Conference to put their case to the world’s rich nations, and are appealling for help.

posted by Vinnie on December 5, 2007 at 12:04 am · filed under

Extreme weather events on the rise

The past year has seen more weather records smashed as extreme events take hold of the planet, said WWF in a climate overview presented at the start of the UN climate change conference in Bali, Indonesia. According to Hans Verolme, Director of WWF’s Global Climate Change Programme, increasing floods, droughts and forest fires “show the urgent need to take decisive action on climate change.”

posted by seamas on December 4, 2007 at 8:55 pm · filed under

Solutions to Climate Change Festival (Melbourne)

Friends of the Earth, in collaboration with the City of Yarra, present the annual Solutions to Climate Change community festival. Festival goers can learn and share practical knowledge about low impact lifestyles, renewable energy, and simple DIY solutions to climate change.

Saturday, December 8, 1-5pm at Darling Gardens, Clifton Hill, Melbourne.

posted by seamas on December 4, 2007 at 8:45 pm · filed under

Climate discussions in Bali attract representatives from around the globe

The latest UN sponsored climate conference has begun in Bali, Indonesia. More than 180 nations are attending the conference to discuss the treats posed by global warming and how they might be mitigated. It is expected that particular attention will be given to the dire warning contained in the most recent IPCC report.

posted by seamas on December 3, 2007 at 8:38 pm · filed under

Rudd proceeds with Kyoto climate treaty ratification

Australia’s new Prime Minister has officially signed an instrument of ratification document for the Kyoto Protocol, which will be processed by the United Nations and it comes into effect 90 days after that. On signing the document, PM Kevin Rudd said Australia will officially join Kyoto Protocol as a full participating member before March 2008.

posted by seamas on December 3, 2007 at 8:30 pm · filed under

Rising sea level causes bird deaths

Abnormal high tides in Hobart’s South Arm have forced birds to relocate from shore to road. The displacement results in some birds being run over by passing motor vehicles. South Arm has been experiencing extraordinary levels of high tides for the past six weeks and is speculated to be the result of climate change.

posted by rochelle on December 2, 2007 at 9:05 am · filed under

Peats Ridge Festival (cancelled)

Peats Ridge Festival is a family-friendly sustainable event just north of Sydney featuring music, eco stalls and workshops.

Sat 29 December 2007 - Tue 1 January 2008 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Glenworth Valley, Cooks Rd, Peats Ridge, NSW (1 hour north of Sydney)

posted by seamas on November 30, 2007 at 5:44 pm · filed under