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Strategic Initiatives - International
Global Carbon Project
Developing a complete picture of the global carbon cycle, including both its biophysical and human dimensions.
International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme
This is one of four international global environmental change research programmes. It focuses on the interactions between biological, chemical and physical processes and human systems.
Sustainable Development in Government (UK)
The Framework for Sustainable Development is the main vehicle for improving government performance and covers all key environmental and social impacts of departmental operations
Strategic Initiatives - Australia
Australian Climate Change Science Program Strategic Research Agenda
The program targets the research needed to support decision-making on climate-related issues.
Australia's National Research Priorities
The priorities identify those research areas that are important to Australia's future prosperity and well-being
Strategic Initiatives - South Australia
The Government of South Australia - Tackling Climate Change in SA
The Government of South Australia has recognised the importance of tackling climate change. This website is an information source on climate change and greenhouse issues as they impact on South Australia's environment, communities and industry sectors. It also provides links to important national and international sources.
South Australia's Strategic Plan
The plan Creating Opportunity, built on six objectives, aims to shape a prosperous future for South Australia built on innovation, strong communities, environmental sustainability and opportunity for all.
STI10
The plan Shaping the Future: A 10-year Vision for Science, Technology and Innovation in South Australia Science, identifies ways that technology and innovation can drive economic growth and future prosperity for South Australia
South Australia’s Natural Resource Management Plan
The plan, prepared under the Natural Resource Management Act 2004, is intended to guide the direction of natural resource management in South Australia.
Sustainability and Climate Change Division, DPC
This site provides information on climate change and greenhouse issues as they impact on South Australia's environment, communities and industry sectors
Organisations – International
Tyndall Centre
The centre brings together researchers from a broad range of disciplines to develop sustainable responses to climate change through trans-disciplinary research on both a national and international level.
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Researchers across the natural and social sciences work together to examine the Earth system's capacity for withstanding human interventions and devise strategies for a sustainable development.
Organisations – National
ANU Institute for Environment
The Institute aims to bring together a wide range of research and education skills to tackle complex society-environment problems
Australian Greenhouse Office
The Australian Greenhouse Office, part of the Department of the Environment and Water Resources, delivers most of the programs under the Australian Government’s climate change strategy
Climate Institute Australia
The Institute works with community, business and government to drive innovative and effective climate change solutions
CSIRO Climate
The climate program has a major focus on the impacts of, and adaptation to, climate change and variability, and to abating or mitigating the causes of climate change
Design for Sustainability
DfS is about developing products in a way that reduces their environmental impact
Global Sustainability Institute
GS@RMIT aims to create working models of global sustainability through collaboration with government, corporate, academic and community leaders
Institute for Sustainability and Technology Policy
The ISTP, based at Murdoch University, focuses on interdisciplinary action research and units of study for sustainability, planning and innovation
Monash Sustainability Institute (prev Monash Environment Institute)
MEI seeks to enhance delivery of research, consultancy and training programs related to the environment and sustainability
The Australian Research Institute in Education for Sustainability
ARIES, located at Macquarie University, undertakes research that informs policy and practice in education for sustainability relevant to school education, community education, further and higher education, and business.
The Climate Group
This is an independent, non profit organization dedicated to advancing business and government leadership on climate change
UNSW Centre for Climate Change Research
A new UNSW Centre for Climate Change Research is being established to address all aspects of climate change, from its causes to its impact on communities, public health, the law, the built environment and the economy.
UNSW Institute for Environmental Studies (IES)
IES provides multi-disciplinary teaching in sustainability and builds networks for consulting and research work in projects requiring technical, social or policy expertise
Climate Change Centre of Excellence
The Queensland CoE will advise on the impact of climate change on the State's communities and environment and inform decision-making on future infrastructure, urban and regional planning
Institute for Sustainable Futures
The institute, was established by the University of Technology, Sydney, to work with industry, government and the community to develop sustainable futures through project-based research
Organisations – South Australia
Institute for Sustainable Systems and Technologies
The ISST, based at the University of South Australia, is developing systems and technologies for a sustainable future
BioCITY at UniSA
BioCity@UniSA is a research centre focussed on the sustainability of cities underpinned by values of community education and participation, and the conservation of biodiversity and the natural processes that sustain life.
Networks
Global Footprint Network
Advancing the Ecological Footprint as a measurement and management tool to aid decision making
Environmental Futures Network
Discovering the past and present to shape the future
University Research Clusters
The clusters are designed to build large cross-disciplinary teams with expertise to tackle big research questions and to enable University of Adelaide researchers to work more effectively with industry, other research organisations and the community.
Newsletters
CSIRO Sustainability Network
The network is a 'virtual learning community of practice' dedicated to inclusive exchange of ideas and information on sustainability and sustainable development
E-mission
A newsletter produced by the Sustainability and Climate Change Division, South Australian Department of the Premier and Cabinet, with news on climate change issues and case studies on reducing emissions, adapting to climate change and innovation
Green Building Voice
The monthly electronic newsletter produced by the Green Building Council of Australia to promote green building news and events.
Sustainability Insight
The newsletter reports on the efforts being made by government, companies, organisations and individuals to develop and implement sustainable technologies and practices
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