Young families most concerned about climate inaction
10 December, 2019More than three-quarters (80%) of young families surveyed in a new study agree Australia could do more to reach Paris Climate Agreement goals.
Arcadis to advise on Central Precinct Renewal Program
09 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Arcadis Pty LtdTransport for NSW has appointed Arcadis as Engineering Services Technical Advisor to provide engineering design solutions in relation to the Central Precinct Renewal Program.
Leather alternative made of fungi
28 November, 2019Researchers are using fungal mycelium to produce a skin-like material that could serve as an alternative to leather and be suitable for industrial production.
Heat mitigation trial proves successful for Adelaide Airport
26 November, 2019The smart use of water to maintain soil moisture and cultivate green space can reduce average ambient temperatures at Adelaide Airport by more than 3°C.
Tracking the banks' commitments to net zero
13 November, 2019The nation's 20 largest banks are taking steps to reduce emissions from their operations and investments, but activity is ad hoc and not fully aligned with the Paris Agreement.
CSIRO land degradation mapping awarded
11 November, 2019The award-winning work has been adopted by the United Nations and more than 140 countries to track and compare progress in addressing land degradation.
Unlocking the power of reporting: businesses and the SDGs
07 November, 2019 by Peter Paul van de Wijs*How reporting and partnerships can drive corporate change towards accomplishing the SDGs and lead to ideas for new collaborations.
APCO guideline launch will guide sustainable food packaging
04 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Packaging Covenant OrganisationThe guidelines will provide organisations with a framework for reviewing and implementing more sustainable food service packaging options.
$165 billion opportunity for sustainable infrastructure
31 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Infrastructure Sustainability Council of AustraliaA project database of $165 billion represents an opportunity for sustainable infrastructure to enhance productivity and quality of life while reducing environmental impact.
Sustainability at The House
29 October, 2019The Sydney Opera House has announced its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Fremantle Biennale sheds light on climate change issues
29 October, 2019A light installation at the second edition of the Fremantle Biennale art program, Undercurrent 19, calls attention to rising water levels and climate change.
E+H employees run for water access
24 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty LtdEndress+Hauser employees have run and walked more than 2300 km to fund a water aid project in the Vietnamese province of Kon Tum.
Bolstering bridges against climate change
14 October, 2019Ultimately, climate change will affect the world's bridges, but to what extent?
Applications open for Scopus Researcher Awards
14 October, 2019The awards recognise outstanding researchers in Australia and New Zealand who have made significant contributions to their fields and areas of research.
Govt prepares for summer fish deaths
14 October, 2019The government has released a Native Fish Emergency Response Plan to protect the Murray–Darling Basin's native fish ahead of an expected hot and dry summer.
