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Post edited 8:51 am - August 4, 2009 by marea
Post edited 8:53 am - August 4, 2009 by marea

On 4 August 2009 SEE-Change (http://www.see-change.org.au/) held an interesting meeting aimed at establishing sustainability-related community activities in Canberra's Inner South. Guest speaker Will Steffen from the ANU Climate Change Institute outlined the many local initiatives the Institute is involved in, including:

• A proposal for a Green Centre @ ANU Exchange that could become a test bed for new approaches to the built environment, and for showcasing regional expertise in climate change solutions;
• ACT Government-funded research on local climate vulnerability and adaptation issues;
• Canberra Conversations, led by Chorus of Women (http://www.chorusofwomen.org)
• Switch to Green Conference on 10 September 2009 (http://www.switchtogreen.unaa.org.au/)
• Proposed integrated transport system for Canberra

Bob Douglas of SEE-Change identified the high eco-footprint of Canberra inner south suburbs (see http://www.acfonline.org.au/co…..tionatlas/) and there was discussion about possible action to work towards greater sustainability, and agreement to meet again to take this forward.

People interested in getting involved in Inner South SEE-Change activities can contact Susan Butler at e-mail: development@see-change.org.au

Post edited 7:28 pm - August 16, 2009 by admin

The EnACT 3 Awakening the dreamer, changing the dream symposium on 15 August 2009 in Canberra was a powerful event in highlighting:

• The state of our world and the thinking, including unquestioned assumptions, that have led us to where we are
• How every individual and group can help to make a difference in working towards sustainability

There must have been about 80 people at the event, from many different community groups in Canberra and the region.

Thanks to Mark Spain and Steve Colman for running this successful event.