Colleagues,

I am currently working on a pro-sustainability behaviour change program proposal at Griffith University, Queensland. To develop and implement this program, funding is being sought through our university’s recently established environmental loan fund. As the name suggests, any funds awarded through this initiative must be paid payback. (Currently this must be done within a 5 year time frame.)  Given this context, I am seeking information that could used to support this proposal, such as:
Examples of behaviour change initiatives with demonstrated linkages to improved environmental, social and financial outcomes

• Key factors in successful behaviour change initiatives
• Lessons learned in implementing behaviour change initiatives

I would be highly appreciative of any comments and suggestions that you have. Thanks in advance!

Good afternoon all

I thought I would ‘plant the seed’ and give you ‘the heads up’ by letting you know that all ACTS memberships will expire on the 31st March 2010. This will mean after the 31st March all accounts that haven’t been renewed will not have access to the membership area of the website, nor will they receive information on what is happening in the area of sustainability in the higher education sector. We will be sending out the renewal letters by mid February. These will go to the contact person on the 2009 membership forms. If this person has changed please let me know. We anticipate 2010 will be a very busy year for ACTS and look forward to the continuted development of ACTS for our members. Cheers Delwyn.

The ACTS Executive Board would like to wish you and your families a fabulous and safe Christmas and New Year. We look forward to working with our members in all that is sustainable in the higher education sector in 2010.

Cheers, Lania, Delwyn, Rhiannon, Leanne, Belinda, John, Rob, Clem, Darren, Lesley (ACTS Executive Board)

The 2010 ACTS Conference dates have been set for September 29, 30 and October 1 2010. The conference will take place in Melbourne, Victoria, and will be hosted by several institutions within the CBD.

Next years conference will coincide with the 2010 TEMC conference which will also be held in Melbourne from Sunday October 3 2010.

ACTS would like to give a final thank you to the sponsors of this years conference. Without the support of these organisations, the conference would not have been as sucessful as it was.

Silver Sponsors

Welcome Cocktail Function

Thursday Night Entertainment Sponsor

The ACTS conference carbon emissions were offset by:

Media coverage by:

Greetings Environmental Officers!

As part of a broad review of water management products and practices, L.E.K. Consulting is hoping to learn a little more about the water management systems in place at Australian universities.

In particular, we would very much appreciate it if you could help us by answering these 5 quick questions:

1. Do you currently irrigate your sports fields?

2. If so, what is the approximate area under irrigation and what means of irrigation is used?

3. If not, are there plans in place to irrigate?  If no plans are in place, what would need to change for this to come under consideration?

4. Do you currently have installed facilities to treat and store rain water, storm water, grey water, or black water?

5. If not, are there plans in place to install such a system?  If no plans are in place, what would need to change for this to come under consideration?

Please email responses to the above and any related correspondence to Martin Kennedy - m.kennedy@lek.com

Kind regards,

Martin Kennedy | L.E.K. Consulting

E m.kennedy@lek.com | www.lek.com

It’s only 3 weeks till the 2009 ACTS Conference, hosted by Macquarie University, Sydney (30 September - 2 October). Come and meet fellow sustainability colleagues, learn how sustainability is being integrated into the tertiary sector and take ideas back to your institution. There are still places available - visit conference website to register, it’s only $640 for full registration and this includes the welcome function and dinner. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity - hope to see you there!

http://www.mq.edu.au/sustainability/actsconference/

Lania Lynch - ACTS President

The environmental management program of the Australian National University, ANUgreen, is seeking to fill a 12 month fixed term full time position for an Environment Officer specialising in student outreach and education. 

The position will coordinate activities to engage the campus community in sustainability initiatives including a variety of events and work experience programs for students.  Full details including selection criteria and application instructions can be found at: http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=796

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Exciting opportunity to shape the green economy

Competitive Salary + car + commission

Our client, one of Australia’s leading apprentice and trainee organisations are laying the foundation for our green future.  Australia’s first Group Training program will build the skills base Australia will need to respond to climate change, water scarcity as well as the need to repair environmental damage and offer environmental goods and services.

As Program Manager you will generate new business opportunities for apprentices, trainees and host employers.  You will keep abreast of legislation in relation to climate change and related issues, interpreting this as it applies to the Australian job market.  Commercially astute with a background in sales and HR, you will drive performance against NSW DET 2009 targets expanding the ‘green’ employer network by placing staff in the following sectors:

- Land conservation

- Water industry

- Renewable energy

- Environmental planning

- Green building/plumbing/electrical

- Sustainable horticulture

- Forestry

- Environmental audit

- Sustainability

- ENGO’s (Environmental Non-Government Organisation)

In return you will be rewarded with the opportunity to be part of an innovative initiative that will positively shape the future of the Australian job market.

Lisa Tarry

Turning Green

lisa@turninggreenconsultants.com.au

0400 083 205

www.turninggrenconsultants.com.au

Professor Ian Lowe AO has degrees in engineering and physics. He is currently emeritus professor of science, technology and society at Griffith University in Brisbane, an adjunct professor at Sunshine Coast University and an honorary research fellow at the University of Adelaide. The author of 18 books and more than 500 other publications, Professor Lowe’s contributions to environmental science have won him a Centenary Medal, the Eureka Prize for promotion of science, the Prime Minister’s Environment Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement, the Queensland Premier’s Millennium Award for Excellence in Science, and the University of NSW Alumni Award for achievement in science. Professor Lowe was named Humanist of the Year in 1988 and made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2001. Professor Lowe is the current President of the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF), a position he has held since 2004.