Events Archive
A Sustainable World-Quantifying the Engineering Challenge
Date:
Thursday, November 22, 2012 - 17:30
Event:
VIC Events
Presenter:
Bill Grace - GHD Pty Ltd
Venue:
John Connell Auditorium, 21 Bedford Street North Melbourne
Synopsis:
The presentation will describe a conceptual sustainability systems (mini Limits-to-Growth) model using real world data and ecological footprint metrics to explore the various possible 21st century global trajectories.
Qld Green Tape Reduction Act - What you need to know
Date:
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - 17:30
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
Lawrie Wade - Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
Venue:
Hawken Auditorium, Engineering House, 447 Upper Edward Street, Brisbane
Synopsis:
The Environmental Protection (Greentape Reduction) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2012 (Greentape Reduction Act) primarily amends the licensing framework under the EP Act and will come into force on 30 March 2013.
Thriving Neighbourhoods Conference
Date:
Monday, November 12, 2012 - 07:30 to Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 16:30
Event:
VIC Events
Presenter:
Various
Venue:
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Synopsis:
Sustainable infrastructure will be a major focus at Thriving Neighbourhoods, with the Sustainable Engineering Society (SSEE) and the Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC) each hosting sessions at the Conference.
SSEE & WMAA 13th Annual Environmental Undergraduate Student Award Night
Date:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 17:30
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
Multiple Undergraduate Students
Venue:
OJW Room, Level 12, S Block, QUT, George Street Brisbane
Synopsis:
This years event is being hosted by the University of Queensland at the St Lucia Campus. The purpose of the night is to allow Environmental Engineering and Science undergraduate students from Queensland universities to feature their thesis and project work to an audience of industry professionals and fellow students.
SSEE Victorian Chapter AGM
Date:
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - 18:00
Event:
VIC Events
Presenter:
David A Hood FIEAust CPEng FIPENZ FISEAM National President, Engineers Australia
Venue:
John Connell Auditorium, 21 Bedford Street North Melbourne
Synopsis:
Presentation will cover
1. Quick update on the new directions for EA;
2. The latest updates on the sustainability crisis, including climate change; and
3. The business case for action on sustainability.
Sustainability – it’s your business
Date:
Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 18:00
Event:
Newcastle Events
Presenter:
David Hood, National President of Engineers Australia
Venue:
Engineers Australia Office, 122 Parry Street, Newcastle West
Synopsis:
Professor David Hood discussed the science and evidence behind climate change and the sustainability crisis facing society, and suggested that engineers have a very significant role to play in providing solutions. He discussed how businesses can change and assist with solutions and still make a profit. He also briefly described the evolution of Australia’s Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) rating scheme, and discussed how it is expected to transform infrastructure to achieve more sustainability outcomes.
Climate Science
Date:
Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 18:00
Event:
VIC Events
Presenter:
Dr Paul Fraser and Dr John Church
Venue:
21 Bedford Street North Melbourne
Synopsis:
Engineers are becoming increasingly concerned with sustainability considerations, developing low emission energy sources, mitigating climate related problems from severe weather and projected sea level rise. It is timely to review the latest developments in the science that is behind the transition shaping the direction of our profession. Is the atmosphere warming? Are the sea levels rising and if so, how quickly? What are the impacts for Australia? What are the latest messages from climate scientists?
Policy to Pavement - Creating Vibrant Streetscapes
Date:
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 17:30
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
Cassandra Denney, Clouston Associates
Venue:
Hawken Auditorium, Engineering House, 447 Upper Edward Street, Brisbane
Synopsis:
In this presentation, Cassandra provided an overview of the Policy2Pavement initiative, a tool recently developed to aid the creation of vibrant streetscapes.
BGA Management in Lake Burley Griffin
Date:
Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - 05:30 to 19:30
Event:
ACT Events
Presenter:
Panel presentation
Venue:
Engineering House, ACT
Synopsis:
Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra commonly experiences BGA blooms. Three speakers representing science, the manager, and the community will speak on this complex issue
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT TRAINING - Policy Plans and Projects
Date:
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 08:30 to Thursday, August 30, 2012 - 17:00
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
Dr Vikki Uhlmann
Venue:
The Keays Room, Engineering House, 447 Upper Edward Street, Brisbane
Synopsis:
Do you want to make a difference but are not sure how? Sustainability assessment is an emerging tool to direct decision making towards sustainability and deliver better outcomes for business and the community as a whole. In this course you will learn about the use of sustainability assessment as a both a regulatory tool that goes beyond traditional environmental impact assessment and an internal planning tool to transform organisational decision making and subsequent operations.