EnviroInfo
June 12 , 2003
SUMMARY
COURSES
10.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE, GRADUATE DIPLOMA AND MASTER OF TROPICAL
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
11. THE FIRST 5-DAY HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT LEAD AUDITOR
COURSE
(QSA ACCREDITED)
WORKSHOPS
12.
WORKSHOP - POINT-OF-USE AND POINT-OF-ENTRY TREATMENT STRATEGIES
13. ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOPS FROM THOMSON CPD
CONFERENCES
14. PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR ACHIEVING ZERO EMISSIONS
15. ICARD 2003
SEMINARS, SUMMITS AND SYMPOSIUMS
16.
WORKING IN WATER - A WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYMPOSIUM
17. REEF SUMMIT 2003
18. MODSIM 2003
19. 6TH ANNUAL AARES NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2003
EXPRESSIONS
OF INTEREST
20. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR MARKET-BASED
INSTRUMENTS PILOTS
PROGRAM
21. SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - SOCIAL
AND
INSITUTIONAL RESEARCH PRIORITIES
22. GREEN CORPS - YOUNG AUSTRALIANS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
SCHOLARSHIPS
23. RURAL MANAGEMENT RESEARCH INSTITUTE - POSTGRADUATE
SCHLARSHIPS
GENERAL NEWS
1. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND HERITAGE COUNCIL MEETING
Water efficiency, air quality and the issue of plastic bags predominated proceedings
at the recent fourth Environment Protection and Heritage Council meeting, held
in Melbourne.
Water Ministers agreed to develop a national mandatory water efficiency labelling scheme, to allow household to cut water use by using efficiency standards similar to the national energy labelling program. The scheme will cover showerheads, washing machines, dishwashers and toilets.
Ministers also agreed to examine water reuse and recycling guidelines, with a view to developing new national guidelines, which will be undertaken by a working group who would develop a proposal in conjunction with the Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council.
Air
Quality
A draft National Environment Protection Measure on Air Toxics - for substances
released into the atmosphere through sources such as wood fires, motor vehicles,
and some industrial emissions has been released which, once finalised, will
aim to give a nationally consistent approach for dealing with high priority
sites that may be emitting air toxins.
The draft is available at www.ephc.gov.au/nepms/air/air_toxins.html
and submissions are required by 30 July, 2003.
Chemicals
A national chemicals taskforce has been established to spearhead a new approach
to protect the environment against chemical contamination with a cooperative
national approach to the safe and sustainable use of chemicals. A working group
on risk chemicals has been established to further examine the issue, and a report
to the EPHC Council is available on the website.
Plastic
Bags
A special meeting of the EPHC will be convened in late July to discuss the issue
of nationally coordinated mandatory measures to combat the problem of plastic
shopping bags, following the failure of the draft National Code of Practice
prepared by retailers to adequately deal with the target reductions set in December.
Controlled
Waste
Ministers agreed to undertake a review of the Controlled (or Hazardous) Waste
National Environment Protection Measure to monitor the movement of controlled
waste between states and territories and materials sourced from overseas.
Sustainable
Tourism
Other Council decisions included the release of a report promoting sustainable
tourism, "Going Places: Developing Natural and Cultural Heritage Tourism
in Australia: Key Opportunities." Recommendations include the development
of a website to list heritage trails, themes and places; nationally consistent
messages to welcome visitors and foster conservation principles; and new opportunities
for tourism in regional Australia based on natural and cultural heritage places.
2. NHT FUNDING NOT SPENT UNDER CAPE YORK STRATEGY
A review conducted by peak conservation groups of the $40 million Cape York Natural Heritage Trust Plan (CYNHTP) has shown that of $8 million provided through a four-year voluntary land purchase scheme, only $143,000 has been spent.
The review, prepared by the Wilderness Society, the Australian Conservation Foundation, the Queensland Conservation Council and the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre, concludes that "the CYNHTP has achieved zero or minimal progress on the most critical elements of the strategy".
The review is available at http://www.wilderness.org.au/capeyorknhtreview.pdf
3.
ENVIROFUND RORTED, LABOR CLAIMS
The
Shadow Minister for Sustainability and Environment, Kelvin Thomson, has accused
the Federal Government of rorting the $20 million NHT EnviroFund by directing
over 76% of the funds to Liberal and National Party electorates.
Across all states, Liberal and National Party electorates received 76.28% of the Envirofund grants, Labor electorates 17.88%, and Green and Independent electorates 5.84%.
4.
LOW CONVERSION RATE FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS
The Federal Alternative Fuels Conversion Program is performing well below expectations, with only 10 commercial vehicles being converted rather than the 4000 per year, as announced by the Prime Minister in 1999.
The estimation of 4000 per year was made on the basis of consultation with industry at the time, but the Federal Government has since admitted that the assessment of the success of the program was "somewhat misplaced" and that "the industry was not sufficiently well developed."
Trials are currently underway with major fleet providers to ascertain whether there is a better focus for the program in the longer term, although the trials are not expected to be complete for the next 6 months. Government sources have suggested that unless the fleet trials prove successful, there is unlikely to be any significant increase in uptake of the program.
As a result of the poor performance of the program, almost $4 million has been redirected away from the program, to the Photovoltaic Rebate Program.
5.
NEW PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES SUPER DEPARTMENT FOR NSW
The
Department of Urban and Transport Planning and the Department of Sustainable
Natural Resources in New South Wales are to be merged to form one department,
the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources.
The restructure was announced by Natural Resources Minister, Craig Knowles, in a statement to Parliament late last month.
Mr Knowles said the merged department would also enable the better provision of services by reinforcing the concept of one-stop shops for information, applications and approvals.
Administrative
costs would also be reduced, and the new director- general, Jennifer Westacott,
had already commenced the process by amalgamating corporate services, finance,
human resources, fleet management, accommodation, media and communications and
executive support into one unit.
6.
NSW NRM COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED
The
NSW Government has established a new Natural Resource Management
(Legislative Assembly) Committee to inquire into issues in the sustainable management
of natural resources in NSW.
The Committee consists of Ms Pamela Allan (Chair), Mr Richard Amery, Mr Gregory Aplin, Mr Gerard Martin, Mr Anthony McGrane and Mr Donald Page.
The Committee is currently seeking submissions for its inquiry into the following issues:
- Current disincentives that exist for ecologically sustainable land and water use in New South Wales;
- Options for the removal of such disincentives and any consequences in doing so;
- Approaches to land use management on farms that both reduce salinity and mitigate the effects of drought;
- Ways of increasing the up-take of such land use management practices;
- The effectiveness of management systems for ensuring that sustainability measures for the management of natural resources in New South Wales are achieved;
- The impact of water management arrangements on the management of salinity in NSW.
The closing date for submissions is 29 June, 2003.
For
further information, contact Mervyn Sheather on (02) 9230 2096
Fax: (02) 9230 3052.
7.
SA WATER USE TO BE REGULATED
The South Australian Government has introduced amendments to the legislation
that governs water-use in South Australia, to enable water conservation practices
to be legally enforceable.
Environment Minister, John Hill said that South Australia was the only state in Australia which doesn't have the ability to enforce conservation measures for water.
Changes
to the Water Resources Act 1997 and the Waterworks Act 1932 will provide for
the introduction of regulated use controls, which could include bans on watering
lawns in the heat of the day, washing cars with a hose and hosing down paved
areas.
8.
UNDERGRADUATES SMOTHER BUSHFIRE-TRIGGERED BLACKOUTS
A team of University of Queensland Gatton undergraduate students have helped
hose down the risk of bushfire-sparked power cuts along the State's eastern
seaboard.
Two Environmental Management students have developed formulas calculating vegetation growth rates and bush fire risks in transmission line easements, giving transmission maintenance crews advanced warning of potential hot spots.
Analysing
factors such as fuel loads, canopy heights, composition and prevailing aspects,
student Louise Orr created a mathematical formula to determine an easement's
fire risk factor - low, medium, high, very high or extreme. Field staff can
access this formula via electronic
notebooks.
Fellow student Bradley Green created a vegetation management database that identified which plants were slow or fast growing, helping staff develop treatment cycles to prune or trim trees, minimising vegetation-generated power outages.
Ms Orr said her model was a predictive tool that allowed network maintenance people to calculate blackout risks based on an evaluation of an easement's vegetation, topography and conductor factors.
Both students completed their reports as part of industrial placement research projects.
For more information about this project or postgraduate or undergraduate programs in Environmental Management visit the website of UQ's Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science at http://www.uq.edu.au/nravs
9. RELEASE OF AUSTRALIAN ENVIRONMENT DIRECTORY
Hallmark Editions, publisher of EnviroInfo, has released the Third Edition of the Australian Environment Directory.
The
Directory is a 440 page guide to the environment sector at Federal and State
levels, allowing readers to quickly identify which departments and agencies
are responsible for programs and relevant legislation. The programs include
air quality, catchment management,
greenhouse, renewable energy, salinity, land, coastal and marine management.
More than 700 organisations, research bodies, and educational institutions are
listed in this comprehensive directory.
If you would like more details about the Directory please send an email to ruth@halledit.com.au or order through our website at http://www.halledit.com.au
Orders can also be made by contacting (03) 9530 8900.
COURSES
10.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE, GRADUATE DIPLOMA AND MASTER OF TROPICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Enrol
now to start in Semester 2
The Northern Territory University, with the Tropical Savannas CRC, has developed postgraduate courses in Tropical Environmental Management for students wishing to expand their knowledge of this area.
Course features:
- Practical experience in tropical savannas of northern Australia
- Contact with environmental management professionals
- External mode supported by residentials, or internal study options
- Full-time or part-time
Course requirements:
Entry
requires a relevant degree. The Graduate Certificate takes one semester, the
GraduateDiploma two semesters. The Masters takes three semesters full-time,
and includes a research dissertation.
Choose from core units (listed below) and electives at Northern Territory University
or partner universities James Cook University and University of Queensland.
- Ecology & Management of Tropical Savannas
- Managing Northern Rangelands
- Tropical Wetland Management
- Design & Analysis of Environmental Studies
- GIS Applications in Environmental Management
- Flora & Fauna Survey Techniques
Contact:
Dr Lindsay Hutley Tel: (08) 8946 7103 Fax: (08) 8946 6847
Email: lindsay.hutley@ntu.edu.au
Website: http://savanna.ntu.edu.au/education/grad.html
CRICOS Registered Provider 00300K
11.
THE FIRST 5-DAY HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT LEAD AUDITOR
COURSE
(QSA ACCREDITED)
Presented by: V&C Environment Consultants Pty Ltd
The only Quality Society of Australasia (QSA) accredited Lead Auditor course to combine both Health & Safety and Environment in one 5 day package.
Successful attendees can apply for Provisional Auditor Grade for both Health & Safety and Environment under the QSA Auditor Certification Scheme.
The course complies with the QSA's latest competency requirements and makes extensive use of practical exercises, assignments and reports to guarantee the attendee can immediately and successfully apply the skills they learn.
During the course, attendees will:
1. Identify risks and hazards due to operations;
2.
Develop a HS&E Management System that companies with both ISO
14001 & AS 4801;
3. Carry out an audit of a management system;
4. Prepare a written report based on their findings; and
5. Present their findings at a closing meeting.
The course has been registered by Chisholm Institute of TAFE and accredited by the QualitySociety of Australasia.
Course Dates
Melbourne: 23rd - 27th June 2003 2 places left
4th - 8th August 2003 Limited places remaining
Sydney: 1st - 5th September 2003 Open for Bookings
Obtain
full details and an application form from:
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~vcec/HSECourse.pdf
Or
call (03) 9306 7888.
WORKSHOPS
12.
WORKSHOP - POINT-OF-USE AND POINT-OF-ENTRY TREATMENT STRATEGIES
Thursday
10 July 2003, Melbourne,
Victoria
A NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON POINT-OF-USE/POINT-OF-ENTRY (POU/POE) TREATMENT STRATEGIES for the Australian water industry is being organised by the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Quality and Treatment and the Victorian Water Industry Association (VicWater).
Improving drinking water quality in rural areas and small communities is of primary importance for assuring protection of public health and is a key priority for the water industry.
This workshop will focus on the feasibility of POU/POE treatment strategies in small drinking water systems and will consider the benefits, potential pitfalls, cost considerations, technology selection, implementation, operation and management, regulatory perspectives and community acceptance.
Keynote speaker at the July 10 Melbourne workshop will be Jeffrey Kempic from the Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, U.S. EPA.
Attendees will include representatives from water utilities, state/territory health and environmental departments and industry organisations.
Further details and the registration form can be downloaded from the CRC for Water Quality and Treatment website: http://www.waterquality.crc.org.au/worksh.htm
For
further information contact:
Samantha Rizak
Ph: (03) 9903 0140
Email: samantha.rizak@med.monash.edu.au
13.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOPS FROM THOMSON CPD
Environmental Auditor Certification Workshop -
Gain environmental auditor certification in a five-day accredited workshop led by one of Australia's leading environmental consultancies, Graham A. Brown & Assoc. Learn to commission and manage successful environmental audits, advise clients and train staff. Plus receive your own copy of the Environmental Audit Guidebook.
Sydney:
June 30 July 4
Fiji: August 11 15
Newcastle: September 15 19
Sydney: November 24 28
Environmental Management Systems -
Get comprehensive guidance on the development and implementation of an environmental management system in your organisation. Know the key requirements of ISO 14001 certification and receive your own copy of Environmental Management Systems Guidebook.
Newcastle:
July 7 9
Brisbane: July 14 16
Melbourne: August 18 20
Perth: October 20 22
Environmental Manager Conference -
Attend this annual conference usually held in September and hear from some of Australia's most influential environmental speakers as they discuss important topical issues for 2003.
For
more information or to register call Robyn Clark on 03 9208 4531
or email: robyn.clark@thomson.com.au
http://www.law.mq.edu.au/eti/program.htm
CONFERENCES
14. PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR ACHIEVING ZERO EMISSIONS
Environmental issues have plagued industries with large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions for decades. With growing populations and higher expectations on industries to produce more, an efficient and cost-effective way to mitigate these emissions is needed.
With the opening of the new Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies at the beginning of July, the recent establishment of CSIRO's Energy Transformed Flagship, and the current interest that has been seen in mainstream and industry media, the Towards Zero Emissions conference has come at a time when industries are wanting to find practical solutions for substantially decreasing their emissions.
The event will inform government and industries such as transport, mining, petroleum, gas and manufacturing of the future directions proposed for carbon sequestration, gasification and moving towards the hydrogen economy in Australia.
Leading Australian and international speakers will present key case studies and position papers over two days in July.
The conference is endorsed by the Queensland Government, CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies, the CRC for Greenhouse Accounting, CRC for Clean Power from Lignite, CRC for Coal in Sustainable Development and the National Hydrogen Association of Australia.
Towards Zero Emissions takes place in Brisbane, 21-22 July, 2003.
For more information please contact our event organisers on (02) 9923 5090.
When registering please quote your VIP code: I0164EV.
Or visit our website: http://www.iir.com.au/resources
15.
ICARD 2003
14-17 July 2003, Cairns Australia
Home Page: http://www.ausimm.com/icard/html/welcome.asp
On behalf of the Organising Committee, it is my pleasure to invite you to attend the 6th International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage (6th ICARD) to be held in the tropical city of Cairns, north Queensland, Australia from 14-17 July 2003.
ICARD's
are the pre-eminent conferences for discussion of cutting- edge research and
innovative technologies relevant to acid drainage.
The 6th ICARD will continue this tradition with its theme of "Application
and Sustainability of Technologies" which will enable a timely review of
the range of approaches which have been developed for the prediction, prevention,
treatment and monitoring of acid drainage.
Program: http://www.ausimm.com/icard/html/call.asp
An exciting program, involving pre-conference field trips to mines, pre-conference short courses and 3 1 /2 days of technical sessions, embracing 110 oral presentations and 80 posters, has been developed to cater for the interests of mining personnel, regulators, consultants and researchers from all the major mining areas of the world.
Tours/Short Courses: http://www.ausimm.com/icard/html/tours.asp
I encourage you to attend the first ICARD to be held in the Southern Hemisphere here there will be the opportunity to renew acquaintances and forge new friendships.
Registration: http://www.ausimm.com/icard/html/registration.asp
I look forward to seeing you in Cairns in July 2003.
Clive
Bell
Chair, 6th ICARD Organising Committee
Principal
Sponsors:
GI
Environmental Geochemistry International
INAP
The International Network for Acid Prevention
Environmental
Protection Agency, QLD
Sponsors:
ANSTO
MinSol
BHP
Billiton Iron Ore
Placer
Dome Asia Pacific
URS
Australia Pty Ltd
Exhibitors:
Acid
Solutions Pty Ltd
Earth
Systems Pty Ltd
Ecowise
Environmental
Commonwealth
Bank of Australia
Geo-Slope
International
Golder
Associates
INAP
The International Network for Acid Prevention
Lorax
Environmental
O'Kane
Consultants Inc
ANSTO
MinSol
URS
Australia Pty Ltd
Virotec
International Ltd
For further information please contact:
Alison
M McKenzie
Senior Conference & Events Coordinator
The
AusIMM
PO Box 660
Carlton South VIC 3053
Phone: +61 3 9662 3166
Fax: + 61 3 9662 3662
Email: conference@ausimm.com.au
http://www.ausimm.com.au
SEMINARS, SUMMITS AND SYMPOSIUMS
16
WORKING IN WATER - A WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYMPOSIUM.
Wallingford Software is hosting Working in Water - a Water Supply and Distribution
Symposium in Melbourne (24/6), Brisbane (25/6) and Sydney (26/6).
The FREE Symposium provides an opportunity for water engineers to update their knowledge on the latest techniques and best practice.
Topics include: The Business Case for Hydraulic Models, Maximising the use of your GIS, GA Optimisation, Drought Management and Current practice in Water Quality Modelling.
Designed for anyone involved in the management of water distribution, contributors include Wallingford Software, Earth Tech Engineering and Optimatics Pty Ltd.
Book
online at: http://www.wallingfordsoftware.com/ozevents
or
telephone (02) 9006 1603.
Hosted by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
July 4, 2003
Hear
the world's leading experts discuss major issues affecting the
Great Barrier Reef and other reefs across the planet.
Federal
Minister for Environment and Heritage, Dr David Kemp, will
open the Reef Summit and be joined by eminent speakers including Dr
Sylvia Earle, Former Presidential advisor to Bill Clinton and
currently National Geographic's Explorer in residence, who is a world
leader in ocean exploration.
Also
speaking at the summit are the
- Hon Virginia Chadwick
- Professor Terry Hughes
- Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg
- Professor Stephen Hall
- Professor Helene Marsh
- Dr Russell Reichelt
- Dr David Wachenfeld.
Where: Pandora Room, Holiday Inn, Flinders St Mall, Townsville, Queensland.
Cost: $95 (inclusive of GST), Concession - $65 (inclusive of GST)
Bookings are essential.
Contact:
Karin Flynn Tel: (07) 4750 0700
18.
MODSIM 2003
The Biennial Congress of the Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and
New Zealand.
Integrative Modelling of Biophysical, Social, and Economic Systems for Resource Management Solutions.
14-17 July 2003.
Jupiter's Hotel and Casino, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
Keynote
speakers:
-
Professor Peter Phillips, Challenges of trending time series econometrics
-
Professor John Norton, Prediction for decision-making under uncertainty
-
Claudia Pahl-Wostl, The importance of the human dimension in integrated assessment
models and processes: actor based analysis and modelling approaches
-
Dr Graham Harris, Ecological paradigms, change detection and prediction
Program:
The
MODSIM 2003 Program will cover a broad range of topics within the theme including:
-
Hydrology, Water Resources, Oceanography, and Climate change
-
Ecology, Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries
-
Socio-Economic Systems, Demography, Business and Tourism
-
Econometrics, Economics, Statistics, Finance, Risk and Uncertainty
-
Medical Research, Public Health and Epidemiology
Registration:
Registration
($495 students, $750 members, $820 non-members) entitles
participants to congress icebreakers, bound proceedings or abstract
volume and CD, lunches, morning and afternoon teas, a Congress bag
with pen and notepad, access to all sessions and the Congress dinner.
Day
registration ($165 students $250 full including Proceedings will
also be available).For
further details and the full program, see the Congress website http://www.wallingfordsoftware.com/ozevents
or contact the
Convenor, Dr David Post, CSIRO Land & Water, david.post@csiro.au
19.
6TH ANNUAL AARES NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2003
Market-Based
Tools for Environmental Management
September 2nd - 3rd, Canberra.
The Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society warmly invites professionals working on, or interested in, Market-Based Instruments (MBI's) for Environmental Management to attend the symposium.
MBIs are emerging as important tools for management of natural resources. Speakers will explore the concepts, practice and complexities of applying market-based instruments to natural resources and the environment.
Day One will focus on core concepts underpinning MBIs, the Australian experience with MBIs, and discuss impediments to adoption. Day Two will delve into these issues in more detail focussing on new tools and techniques assisting implementation, the state of play internationally and the broader application context.
The symposium format is designed to facilitate interaction between speakers and attendees. Throughout the symposium a workshop format will apply with small groups of speakers followed by panel sessions to further explore issues.
For further information or to register, download the registration brochure from http://www.come.to/aares (available shortly).
Get in quickly as numbers may be restricted.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
20.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR MARKET-BASED INSTRUMENTS PILOTS
PROGRAM
Proposals that use trade or offset mechanisms in a Market-Based Instrument (MBI) pilot project to address dryland salinity are now invited from suitably qualified organisations or individuals.
The closing date for proposals is 23 July 2003.
The Program is a joint initiative of the Commonwealth, State and Territories under the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality.
The goal of the Program is to increase Australia's capacity to use MBIs to achieve natural resource management outcomes.
Dryland salinity is an increasing problem in the Australian landscape caused by the removal of deep-rooted native vegetation. The diffuse nature of dryland salinity makes it difficult to identify the source of the problem, in terms of areas of landscape contributing to rising salinity and the points of discharge into rivers and streams. This is further complicated by varying response times of salinity outcomes from any given change in land use.
MBIs encourage behaviour through market signals rather than through explicit directives. This enables environmental goals to be achieved at a more affordable cost to the community.
Trade and offset mechanisms prompt behavioural change by specifying amounts of new rights and obligations. Where appropriate other MBIs can be used to support trading or offset mechanisms, such as subsidies and auctions.
Under a trade mechanism a limit can be placed on the total salt load generated by various sources of dryland salinity. Participants may be able to trade specified credits or rights in the salt load so that cost effective methods of slowing the spread of salinity can be determined.
Offsets are a mechanism where negative activities, such as clearing native vegetation, can be offset by separate actions with positive impacts.
The complex and diffuse nature of dryland salinity poses challenges in the areas of property right specification, measurement and monitoring of outcomes as well as enforcement. Proponents will need to address these issues in the design of their trading or offset pilots.
For more information and to download the proposal form and selection criteria, which must be addressed, visit http://www.napswq.gov.au.
Alternatively
contact Genevieve Kelly on (02) 9228 6254 or Bryony
Mika on (02) 9228 6334.
Total
funding for the pilot(s) is up to $360,000.
21.
SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - SOCIAL
AND
INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH PRIORITIES
Land & Water Australia's Social and Institutional Research Program has commissioned
a scoping project to identify critical areas of social, economic and institutional
uncertainty that could hinder or advance sustainable resource and environmental
management in Australia over the next 3-20 years.
These areas of uncertainty will indicate topics and approaches for future research investment by LWA that will aim to provide relevant and timely knowledge that addresses uncertainty.
Your input is invited.
To contribute, please complete the on-line questionnaire during June at http://www.coastal.crc.org.au/sirp/index.html
For further details, contact James.Whelan@griffith.edu.au
22.
GREEN CORPS - YOUNG AUSTRALIANS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Call for Applications for Projects Commencing NOVEMBER 2003
Applications are open to organisations with an interest in seeing significant environment or heritage work being undertaken by Green Corps participants.
Such organisations include community, youth and environmental establishments and local, State and Commonwealth Government agencies with an interest in contributing to Australia's natural and cultural heritage.
All works undertaken under the Green Corps program must be consistent with appropriate environmental government strategies and acts.
Call 1800 077 700 or visit Green Corps new website http://www.greencorps.com.au
Green Corps is a Commonwealth Government initiative delivered by Job Futures and Greening Australia.
SCHOLARSHIPS
23.
RURAL MANAGEMENT RESEARCH INSTITUTE POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The University of Sydney, Faculty of Rural Management, Orange Campus
The new Rural Management Research Institute will provide research services to meet the challenges faced by rural Australia. Several opportunities exist to join the multidisciplinary team on the Orange campus as a Postgraduate Research Student.
Current areas of research activity include farming systems, wildlife conservation, pest biology & management, teaching & learning, sociology, soils, equine & livestock, and agribusiness & finance.
See http://www.orange.usyd.edu.au for more information on the Faculty.
Up to six scholarships at the Australian Postgraduate Award Rate ($18,009 tax exempt in 2003) commencing mid-2003 will be offered to Australian or New Zealand citizens/permanent residents as part of the University of Sydney's mid-year entry scheme.
Information and application details are available at: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/scholarships/sem23.html
Some
other scholarships are open also to non-Australian or New Zealand citizens/permanent
residents. A New Zealand citizen/permanent resident is also sought for one insect
ecology
project.
Further
details are available from:
http://www.orange.usyd.edu.au/research/scholarships.htm
Faculty
contact person for inquiries: Geoff Gurr Tel: (02) 6360 5551
Email: ggurr@orange.usyd.edu.au
Closing date: 20 June 2003.
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