UQ heads international collaboration to strengthen crop management across the Pacific
28 February, 2012The University of Queensland (UQ) is heading an international collaboration to further the sustainable development of high-value crops in the Pacific Islands. Dr Mike Furlong, from UQ’s School of Biological Sciences, is leading the $3.47m five-year Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) project to diagnose and research emerging pest and disease problems before they impact on newly intensified crops.
Clean Technology Investment Programs move Australian manufacturing towards a cleaner future
24 February, 2012Australian manufacturing is moving towards a clean energy future as $1 billion in funding will be provided to the industry to improve energy efficiency and reduce pollution. The Clean Technology Investment Programs, launched on 16 February, will provide grants to help manufacturers buy new plant equipment which reduces carbon pollution or cuts their energy costs.
NABERS training series now open for registrations
15 February, 2012The 2012 NABERS training series for people to become accredited assessors or simply better understand how the NABERS rating tools work are now open for registration. Courses are being held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra.
Chloe Munro to take up new position as Chair/CEO of the Clean Energy Regulator
14 February, 2012The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, the Hon Greg Combet, has announced the appointment of Chloe Munro as Chair/CEO of the new Clean Energy Regulator with effect from 2 April. The Clean Energy Regulator will implement and administer the carbon price mechanism, the National Greenhouse Energy Reporting Scheme, the Renewable Energy Target, the Australian National Registry of Emissions Units and the Carbon Farming Initiative.
Austest Laboratories Australian tested product mark
06 February, 2012Austest Laboratories has released the ‘Australian tested product’ mark, free to all clients who have submitted products for compliance testing. The mark will show consumers which importers and manufacturers have committed to meeting Australian standards performed under an accredited testing regime, as opposed to overseas standards, or none at all.
EcoForum 2012
31 January, 2012From 7-9 March 2012, 21 speakers from a variety of backgrounds will share their thoughts and theories on sustainability at the annual EcoForum Conference & Exhibition at Australian Technology Park, Sydney.
Rethinking cities: China-Australia Centre to explore urban solutions for Asia-Pacific
25 January, 2012 by Steffen Lehmann*The University of South Australia has teamed up with China’s Tianjin University in developing the new China-Australia Research Centre for Sustainable Urban Development (CAC_SUD) to address the challenges and opportunities surrounding urban growth in the 21st century.
Schools to save on electricity and water
24 January, 2012The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, today announced the latest schools to receive grants as part of the Gillard Government’s National Solar Schools Program.
Steel Stewardship Forum website launch
20 January, 2012The Steel Stewardship Forum has been established to bring together all of the participants in the Australian steel supply chain with a view to achieving sustainability improvements across the whole chain. The launch of the Forum’s website has been seen as an important step in communicating information on the Forum and the progress it is making.
New AGIC Chair appointed
09 December, 2011Arup Global Planning Leader David Singleton has been appointed the new Chairman of the Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC).
New industry definitions for low-energy and zero-carbon homes
16 November, 2011New industry definitions will deliver a common language for low-energy and zero-carbon homes.
Shipping industry addresses sustainability
03 November, 2011A wide-ranging vision for the future sustainability of international shipping has been presented by a coalition of global companies and NGOs.
Online Energy University aids energy-efficiency skills
18 October, 2011The energy management company Schneider Electric is encouraging Australians to sign up to its free, e-learning online Energy University to learn about the latest energy-efficient solutions and energy-management practices to help save money, reduce emissions and increase business efficiency.
Transforming a thirsty, power-hungry business
12 October, 2011In an industry known for its voracious use of water and power, Edstein Creative Stone is showing how eco-friendly manufacturing practices respect our environment and save money.
Australian industry voices to be heard on clean technology programs
26 September, 2011Australian business and industry have been asked to have their say on the Australian Government's Clean Technology programs.
