Survey reveals increase in green consumer behaviour worldwide
15 May, 2009
In their second annual survey to measure and monitor consumer behaviours that have an impact on the environment, the National Geographic Society and the international polling firm GlobeScan have found an increase in environmentally friendly consumer behaviour in 13 of the 14 countries that were surveyed in both 2008 and 2009. Consumers in India and Brazil are in the top index, US consumers rank last, while Australian consumers were among the best in the improvement category.
Budget for clean energy
13 May, 2009
The Rudd government has announced a $4.5 billion investment for clean energy initiatives in its 2009/10 budget.
National strategy for energy efficiency
13 May, 2009
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has signed a memorandum of understanding for energy efficiency, with a commitment to consider signing an Intergovernmental Agreement on the National Strategy.
Entries open for Australian event awards
12 May, 2009
Event professionals across Australia can begin preparing their entries for the Australian Event Awards, with guidelines and judging criteria now announced.
Entries open for sustainability awards
12 May, 2009
The savewater! Alliance is calling for all regional and rural businesses around Australia to enter the national 2009 savewater! awards.
Outdated government procurement polices stalling opportunities
12 May, 2009
Outdated government procurement polices are stalling opportunities to stimulate the growth of green jobs and protect Australia’s environment, according to a report released by the Total Environment Centre (TEC).
Australia's CPRS now delayed
05 May, 2009
The Australian Federal Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) was changed yesterday in response to pressure from businesses affected by the recession. It will now be delayed by one year to be phased in from July 2011. Other changes included: improved compensation for heavy polluters and trade-exposed industries; the price of carbon will now be fixed at $10, reduced from $20; and the rate of greenhouse gas reduction required will be 25% of 2000 levels by 2020, if the world agrees.
Curtin sustainability institute to lead debate
01 May, 2009
Curtin University of Technology has opened its multimillion-dollar Australian Sustainable Development Institute (ASDI), which combines the resources and brain power of 16 research centres.
Funding for water conservation projects announced
29 April, 2009
The Minister for Water, Tim Holding, has announced $5 million in funding for 21 water conservation projects across Victoria through Round 6 of the Smart Water Fund.
Green car innovation fund open for applications
29 April, 2009
The $1.3 billion Green Car Innovation Fund is now open for applications.
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme 'flawed'
24 April, 2009
Caltex supports an emissions trading scheme but says proposed CPRS is flawed.
$16.4 million for climate change projects
23 April, 2009
$16.4 million in funding has been provided to 19 companies to pursue green projects that will combat climate change and support 189 high-wage, high-skill Australian jobs.
Researchers in Business scheme in action
23 April, 2009
A West Australian renewable energy company has become the first organisation to benefit from the Australian government's $10 million Researchers in Business program.
Partnership to promote the sustainable use of the world's freshwater resources
23 April, 2009
CSIRO has joined a global network of private and public sector organisations which aims to promote the sustainable, fair and efficient use of the world’s freshwater resources.
Premier's Sustainability Awards winners announced
22 April, 2009
The Victorian government has recognised local businesses and groups for their work in promoting sustainability through the Premier’s Sustainability Awards.
