Standard to attract investors in low-carbon buildings
15 May, 2015The Climate Bonds Standard for Low Carbon Green Buildings has just been launched. It follows the increasing demand for environmentally responsible investment that has fuelled the rapid growth of the green bonds market, which trebled in size in 2014.
UTS and UNSW to host World Resources Forum
14 May, 2015The World Resources Forum Asia-Pacific is coming to Australia for the first time in June, thanks to a collaborative agreement between the Institute for Sustainable Futures at UTS and SMaRT@UNSW.
A quiet Budget night for sustainability
13 May, 2015 by Lauren DavisThe 2015 Federal Budget could not have been more different to its predecessor, with the environment and sustainability sector barely rating a mention.
Australian Technologies Competition closing soon
13 May, 2015The Australian Technologies Competition is continuing its search for Australia's best technology companies. The competition aims to assess, mentor, profile and promote innovative and emerging technologies that have the potential to enhance industry efficiency, resource use and competitiveness.
El Niño is back
13 May, 2015The Bureau of Meteorology's El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) tracker has confirmed that El Niño thresholds have been reached in the tropical Pacific for the first time since March 2010.
Update on Unilever's Sustainable Living Plan
11 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Unilever AustraliaUnilever has announced that it is on track to meet most of its Sustainable Living Plan goals - a set of targets designed to help the company grow while minimising its impact on the environment.
Community Project Grants closing soon
07 May, 2015Applications for the 2015 Community Project Grants, provided by Darwin-based charity the Ethos Global Foundation (EGF), will close on 15 May.
Australasian Bioplastics Association and DIN CERTCO cooperate in certification
07 May, 2015The Australasian Bioplastics Association has announced DIN CERTCO of Germany as the technical auditing partner for the certification of conformance to the Australian Standard AS 4736-2006 under the ABA verification program, covering biodegradable plastics suitable for industrial composting.
Curtin and China collaborate on sustainable cities
06 May, 2015Curtin University and Chongqing University (CQU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlining their intention to collaborate in the field of sustainable and smart cities of the future.
Tool for transporting cattle more efficiently
06 May, 2015CSIRO has developed a tool that identifies ways to reduce the time and distance it takes to transport cattle around Australia, thus cutting the fuel costs, wear and tear and stress involved in the journey of this valuable commodity.
Emissions cuts will protect the environment and the people, says academy
05 May, 2015The Australian Academy of Science has responded to the government's consultation on Australia's post-2020 carbon emissions target, recommending that Australia should aim to reduce its carbon emissions significantly over the next 15 years.
Piccolo futureproofs luxury apartment building
04 May, 2015Piccolo Developments, the designer of the luxury apartment building Elwood House, has incorporated green initiatives into the new building to ensure future residents are able to move with technology as it evolves.
Entries open for Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards 2015
04 May, 2015Victorians who have demonstrated leadership in environmental sustainability are encouraged to share their work in the Premier's Sustainability Awards, which are now open for entries for 2015.
8 Chifley named Australia's best development
04 May, 2015At the 2015 Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards, held in Sydney on 1 May, Australia's best developments, projects and professionals were acknowledged and celebrated for their achievements.
Carbon Trade Exchange sponsors Sustainable Innovation Forum
04 May, 2015Carbon Trade Exchange has announced its platinum sponsorship of the Sustainable Innovation Forum 2015 - the largest business-focused side event to be held during the annual Conference of Parties.
