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National Environment Conference
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| About the Conference |
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) hosted its inaugural National Environment Conference: Transitioning to a climate resilient future in Melbourne on the 15 – 16 April 2010.
Developed and hosted by local government for local government, the conference considered climate challenges and opportunities in the areas of mitigation, adaptation and adjustment.
The conference explored a range of current and practical local government climate change responses from across Australia and internationally, as well as advice from leading experts.
Local government transitioning to a climate resilient future will require multidisciplinary action and conference attendees had the opportunity to learn more about innovative and leading climate change examples in the areas of the built environment; distributed water and energy systems; natural resource management; community health and wellbeing; agriculture and farming communities; legislation and insurance; coastal planning and green collar industries.  Download the Conference Program File size: 370 KB
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| Resources |
PLENARY SESSIONS
Transitioning to a climate resilient future: where are we now, opportunities and challenges
Erwin Jackson, Deputy CEO, The Climate Institute
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Victorian Local Sustainability Accord - A partnership between local and State Government
Janet Bolitho, Chair, Victorian Local Sustainability Accord
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Green collar industries: why Victoria should jump onboard?
Ken Guthrie, General Manager, Sustainabile Environ's, Sustainability Victoria
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Is climate change about economics or the environment?
Simon O'Connor, Economic Adviser, Australian Conservation Foundation
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Positioning LaTrobe City for a low carbon emissions future
Geoff Hill, Acting General Manager Economic Sustainability, LaTrobe City Council
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Collaborative approaches to climate change adaptation: reflections from the UK, EU, Canada and USA
Nina Rogers, Manager - Climate Change and Environment, Municipal Association of Victoria
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What will it really take to become a climate resilient council? An opinion
Phil Rowland, CEO, Mount Alexander Shire Council
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BUILT ENVIRONMENT - MITIGATION
Addressing climate change through local responses to global challenges
Allen Kearns, Theme Leader-Sustainable Cities and Coasts, CSIRO
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Driving the adoption of green building practices
Romily Madew, CEO, Green Building Council of Australia
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Reaching for the stars? Greening council buildings
Libby Hynes, Executive Manager-Environmental Sustainability, Darebin City Council
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BUILT ENVIRONMENT - ADAPTATION
A South Australian example of coastal management and planning
Andrew Grear, Director Planning, South Australian Department of Planning and Local Government
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Building climate change adaptation into coastal planning
Craig Morrison, Senior Coastal Projects Officer, Sydney Coastal Councils Group
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WATER AND ENERGY
Alternative water solutions
Anne Barker, Managing Director, City West Water
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Realising the value of local energy
Anthony Szatow, Project Leader, CSIRO
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Local Government influence on distributed generation
Paul Brown, Managing Director, Ironbark Sustainability
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LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING
Sustainability leadership
Larissa Brown, Executive Director, Centre for Sustainability Leadership
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Getting on with climate change action: NAGA's regional collaboration
Judy Bush, Coordinator, Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action
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Engaging a diverse community with projects
Pam Robinson, Manager Climate Change and Environment, Darwin City Council
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NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Sustainable landuse in Victoria: optimising investment opportunities
Professor Paul Martin, Director Australian Centre for Agriculture and Law, University of New England
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Securing our natural future: a white paper for land and biodiversity at a time of climate change
Kevin Love, Deputy Secretary, Department of Sustainability and Environment
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North central biolinks: principles and approaches
Jan Boynton, Director City Strategy, Greater Bendigo City Council
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PEOPLE IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Considering the impacts of climate change on human health, wellbeing and municipal public health planning
Jan Bowman, Assistant Director-Environmental Health and Protection Branch, Department of Health
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Enabling low income households to respond to climate change
Damian Sullivan, Manager Equity in Response to Climate Change Program, Brotherhood of St Laurence
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Targetting specific audiences for climate change action
Michelle Bennett, Environmental Strategy Coordinator, Darebin City Council
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LEGISLATION, LIABILITIES AND INSURANCE
The National Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and its implications for local government
Elisa de Wit, Partner, Head of the Australian Climate Change Practice
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Adaptation and Planning - managing the legal liability minefield
Louise Hicks, Partner, DLA Phillips Fox
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Climate risk adaptation: South Australia's sector wide strategy
Ron Barnes, General Manager, Echelon Australia
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AGRICULTURE AND FARMING COMMUNITIES
Climate Change and Agriculture - Adaptation and adjustment
Dr Neil Barr, Senior Social Researcher, Department of Primary Industries
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Critical breaking point? The impact of drought and other pressures on farming families
Alexandra Gartman, CEO, Birchip Cropping Group
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A collaborative, practical approach to climate change in rural zones
Cate Hill, Development Officer - Local Government and Land Use Planning, Department of Primary Industries
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| Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities |
The MAV National Environment Conference 2010: Transitioning to a climate resilient future represents an outstanding opportunity to promote your services to a sector taking the lead on climate change mitigation, adaptation and structural adjustment. Over 150 delegates are expected to attend this conference, providing your organisation valuable opportunities to engage with senior decision makers across local government nationally. Download Sponsorship and Exhibiting Opportunities Kit (File Size: 187KB)
To take advantage of sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, please contact: Ann Tok, Manager, Events and Sponsorship, Municipal Association of Victoria. Ph: 03 9667 5557, Mb: 0422 629 378, Email: atok@mav.asn.au
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| Accommodation Options |
Conference Venue:
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
25 Collins Street
Melbourne
03 9653 0000
Cost: From $240 for room only
Quote ‘MAV' when booking Nearby Accommodation Options:
Mantra 100 Exhibition
100 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
1800 224 584
Cost: From $171 for one-bedroom apartment
Quote ‘government rate' when booking
Mercure Melbourne
13 Spring Street
Melbourne
03 9205 9999
Cost: From $140
Book online
The Paramount Serviced Apartment
181 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
03 9251 5555
Quote ‘government rate' when booking
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| Call for Abstracts |
The call for abstracts has now closed. Successful submissions will be notified directly. Back to top | |
| Submit a Question |
Do you have a key climate change question you would like addressed at the MAV National Environment Conference 2010? The MAV will use your questions to inform conference speakers about local government climate change needs and inform thought provoking panel discussion. Submit your question to sstuckey@mav.asn.au
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