No More Bad Investments - Act One For A Safe Climate

A forum exploring climate risk and examining the proposed No More Bad Investments (NMBI) model legislation drafted by Environment Justice Australia and Philip Sutton.
The legislation’s purpose is to facilitate a transition to a ‘safe climate economy’ through the prevention of activities with adverse climate impacts, and through driving a transition to activities without these impacts. The Speakers are:

Ian Dunlop - Former Chair, Australian Coal Association
Philip Sutton - Climate Strategist & Writer
Heather Smith - Energy Specialist
Peter Owen - Director, Wilderness Society SA
Craig Wilkins - CEO, Conservation Council SA

Date: Thursday, 23 November 2017
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre, Playford Building, The University of South Australia, City East Campus - 108 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5001
Cost: $10 (inc-GST)
Hosts: Cedamia and Conservation Council SA
Register: The Facebook event page is here, and buy tickets via Eventbrite.

Can the Silly Season be Sustainable?

A panel looking at practical solutions that save money and reduce festive season environmental impacts.
Joanne Hendrikx from KESAB environmental solutions will discuss solid waste and how buying behaviour affects waste streams.
Sanne Reijenga from OzHarvest will look at festive season surplus food and how we can ensure others benefit from this.
Liddy Dolman from Ecolateral will suggest sustainable, environmentally friendly and clever gift options.
Fabian Muller from The Simple Market will share ideas and solutions for low waste, frugal, fun events.

Date: Wednesday, 29 November 2017
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Venue: The King’s Head Hotel - 357 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000
Cost: Free
Host: Adelaide Sustainability Connect
Register: For further information, or to register, follow this link. Note that printed tickets are not required at the event.

Undergraduate Student Awards

Applications will soon open for SENG SA's next round of undergraduate student awards, for projects completed in 2017. To express your interest or register for updates, email Kurt van Ryswyk, SA Awards Coordinator.

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