Estuaries play key role in carbon capture
22 October, 2012Australian estuaries may be more important than previously thought in capturing and storing carbon from the atmosphere, according to new research from Southern Cross University’s Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry Research.
UNDP unveils ambitious global strategy to protect biodiversity
22 October, 2012The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has unveiled a robust environmental strategy to address unprecedented levels of global biodiversity loss.
Construction begins on Masdar and International Renewable Energy Agency headquarters complex
22 October, 2012Masdar has announced the awarding of the design and construction contract for its new headquarters complex, which will also house the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The headquarters will be one of the most advanced, sustainable, multiuse complexes in the United Arab Emirates.
Biotechnology talk during Melbourne Knowledge Week
19 October, 2012As part of Melbourne Knowledge Week, a talk on Australian biotechnology is being held on 29 November from 5.30-7.30 pm at Hilton on the Park, Melbourne.
SLR announces merger-acquisition of GSS Environmental
19 October, 2012SLR Consulting Australia has announced the merger-acquisition of GSS Environmental (GSSE), an Australian provider of environmental consulting and project management services to clients in the mining, minerals, land development and natural resource sectors.
Industry experts join forces at water and waste management symposium
18 October, 2012Leaders from Germany’s water and waste management industry will meet with policymakers and local business partners at the Green Tech Industry Conference on 29 October 2012 in Sydney.
Eco Expo Asia highlights green technology’s importance to global business growth
18 October, 2012The seventh edition of Eco Expo Asia, a professional trade fair dedicated to green business in Asia, will be held from 27-30 October at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong.
Call for applications for water innovation funding
18 October, 2012The Smart Water Fund has announced that applications will open later this month for $1 million in funding to support innovative urban water projects.
Get voting online for your favourite sustainable business
17 October, 2012New Zealand’s Sustainable Business Network (SBN) is urging everyone to vote for their favourite sustainability initiative to choose this year’s Vodafone People’s Choice Award winner in the NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards.
Romilly Madew named an Australian ‘woman of influence’
17 October, 2012The Green Building Council of Australia’s Chief Executive, Romilly Madew, has been named one of ‘100 Women of Influence’.
Christchurch Civic Building wins 2012 Supreme Concrete3 Sustainability Award
17 October, 2012Athfield Architects has taken out the 2012 Supreme Concrete3 Sustainability Award for its extensive refurbishment of the new Christchurch Civic Building on Hereford Street.
Financing energy-efficiency improvement works
16 October, 2012 by Chris Nunn, NDY Sustainability Leader* | Supplied by: Norman Disney & YoungRising energy prices are foremost in people’s thoughts these days and although most are aware that investing in energy efficiency ‘pays back’, split incentives can be a barrier to investment. Environmental upgrade agreements (EUAs) are a new finance mechanism that promises to overcome this barrier.
Pooling together for success with water
16 October, 2012waterAustralia has a mission to create growth and international business opportunities for companies that supply to the water sector. Les Targ, CEO waterAustralia, talks to Sustainability Matters about the organisation’s achievements to date and what he sees for the future of the water industry.
Carbon capture and storage - is it a reality?
15 October, 2012Debunking the myth that carbon capture and storage (CCS) is not a reality, the Global CCS Institute has estimated that carbon abatement from eight CCS projects already operating is greater than that achieved by all other energy-related climate efforts combined to date in Australia or the UK.
Energy-efficient ‘enlightened’ innovator wins Cleantech Competition 2012
09 October, 2012A low-cost LED lighting design which provides energy savings of up to 93% has won the 2012 Australian Clean Technologies (Cleantech) Competition.
