Contributing organizations from within civil society, and major social groups, including local authorities, business and industry, woman and indigenous communities are now involved in the task.
Some of the many Australian contributors:
Sustainable development conferences worldwide
The website outlines and promotes the upcoming events in sustainable development and related fields worldwide
· Corporate Sustainability & Knowledge Management, Sydney
· Effective Collaboration for Sustainable Development, Brisbane
· GREX 07 2nd Australian International Green Build & Renewable Energy Expo, Sydney
Other examples can be found on www.conferencealerts.com/sustain.htm
merrillfindlay.com
Promotes ecologically sustainable development in Australia: by Merrill Findlay for the National Parks, by promoting the World Commission on Environment and Development, or ‘Brundtland Report’.
For further information see the website www.merrillfindly.com
The Australian Government website
The ecologically sustainable development website aims to promote and support programs, services and policies for sustainable development in Australia and to provide links to useful sustainability information.
Sustainable development in Australia
What is Sustainable Development?
A Brief History of Sustainable Development
How Can We Achieve Sustainable Development in Australia?
Local Agenda 21 Program
National Sustainability Initiatives
Local Government NRM Facilitators (previously ERO)
Some of the many worldwide contributes:
Price and Myers sustainability
Price and Myers website addresses the impact of construction activity on the environment in terms of consumption of materials, energy, water and production of waste through the life cycle of the building. With emphasis on the links between sustainability and improved performance in the construction industry, and examines the principles of reuse, recycling and renewal in achieving sustainability in the built environment.
Key topics include:
Sustainability Issues
· Key options for sustainable design
· Political and commercial drivers
· Tools and assessment methods
The website shows supporting information on area such as:
· Design support
· Materials selection
· BREEAM and EcoHomes
· Projects
Battery Wharf, Barking
· Training
· Recruitment
· Contacts
· Links for further information
For further information see the website http://www.sustainability@pricemyers.com/
Sustainable Design Group
Sustainable Design Group together with its non profit subsidiary, the International Center for Sustainable Development, has been in the forefront of sustainable development technology for over 30 years. The group’s founder, John Spears, is an internationally recognized expert in energy conservation, renewable energy systems, indoor air quality and sustainable design.
The design group contributes to helping numerous institutions and developers develop a sustainable community development projects world wide.
For further information see the website http://www.sustainabledesign.com/index-6.html
The international network on sustainable design
The O2 Global Network is an international network established to inform, inspire and connect people interested in sustainable design. Network members are involved in industrial design, architecture, styling, graphic design, fashion, innovation and the arts. Included as well are people from academies, universities,
public authorities, private companies, NGOs and knowledge centers.
The O2 Global Network comprises the O2 Global Network foundation, regional O2 Hubs, local O2 Groups, O2 Liaisons and numerous individuals (called O2’s). O2 was established in 1988 and there are currently more than 70 country contacts worldwide. Members of the network, on an individual, local and regional level, organize lectures, projects, workshops and distribute newsletters and other informational material to promote, teach and implement design for sustainability with all of its facets in mind.
For further information see the website http://www.o2.org/
Websites with links contributing to sustainable design
· www.asid.org/knowledge/Sustainable+Links.htm
· www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENVI/GreenAll.html
Melissa Stewart
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