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July 2008
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A Report from the Board
Welcome to the July issue.
Another membership year has passed and AGDF would like to thank you for your ongoing support of the AGDF network and continued participation of AGDF activities. As in previous years we have conducted events, tours, workshops and networking functions such as the monthly GreenSpeed breakfast. We continue to act as an information hub, directing members to activities and information to increase their knowledge base.
The Australian Green Development Forum has the vision of sustainable urban communities across Australia. To achieve such a vision, we must inspire, promote and accelerate the understanding of sustainability. Sustainability is now a concept almost everyone accepts. This is only the beginning. Together we must further develop sustainable practices, guidelines, policies and technologies in the Australian building and development industry. This challenge is formidable but our collective future business growth depends on it.
We will continue providing our members with knowledge. If our membership has the knowledge of ‘what to do’ and ‘why to do it’ our combined ability to achieve sustainable change is greatly increased and we welcome your continued commitment in this endeavour.
If you have the desire to make positive change, please come to our events and functions and meet others who share your willingness to contribute to change. A collective voice for change will be heard louder and create the environment for change faster. I look forward to your support in accelerating sustainable development.
We’re pleased to let you know that due to changes in membership structure, corporate membership now extends to all offices within Australia. With nationwide involvement, together we can realise sustainable urban communities across Australia.
We encourage you to also look on our website – agdf.org.au/join.asp - for more positive and exciting changes for AGDF membership.
We look forward to your support in accelerating sustainable development.
Welcome to the July 2008 edition of the forum e-news.
We welcome any feedback or submissions from members and readers, so please send all enquiries to business@agdf.org.au or call 07 3846 5499.
Submission deadline for August 2008 is 28 July 2008.
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Australian Green Development Forum
(inc. Brisbane)
70 Merivale Street
South Brisbane QLD 4101
P: 07 3846 5499
F: 07 3846 5158
E: business@agdf.org.au
Ailsa Brown
Chief Executive Officer
E: ailsab@agdf.org.au
Patricia Sison
Events & Marketing
E: events@agdf.org.au
Ann Earle
Office Manager
E: business@agdf.org.au
AGDF Cairns
c/- Brisbane
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AGDF Townsville
c/- Brisbane
E: nthqld@agdf.org.au
AGDF Sunshine Coast
c/- Brisbane
E: sunshinecoast@agdf.org.au
AGDF ACT/Southern NSW
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E: act@agdf.org.au
Disclaimer: Australian Green Development Forum publishes articles relating to the adaptation of sustainable development that are often based on information supplied by third parties. While an editorial process is applied, we make no exhaustive investigation into the accuracy of the information, thus no liability will be accepted for its accuracy. Please note that in providing this information, Australian Green Development Forum is not supporting or promoting any specific company and its products or services, merely seeking to inform. Interested readers should take their own steps to verify the information prior to relying on it in any way.
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A Report from the Board - July
Another membership year has passed and AGDF would like to thank you for your ongoing support of the AGDF network and continued participation of AGDF activities. As in previous years we have conducted events, tours, workshops and networking functions... > read more
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Thank you to Heritage Pacific
Heritage Pacific has been a long-standing supporter of AGDF and in the past two years have committed themselves to our sustainable community as Major Partner of Australian Green Development Forum.
Through this unique partnership, AGDF and ... > read more
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New AGDF resource portal for vital resources in sustainable development
AGDF are undergoing a website revamp which will include a highly extensive list of tools and resources designed to inform professionals and students in the sustainable development industry.
Phase one of the resource portal is scheduled to ... > read more
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Getting to know Your Development
If you’re in the business of urban development and planning, then stay tuned for the launch of a new online ‘one-stop shop’ website, full of information about creating sustainable developments.
Your Development is a national project led by... > read more
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New home front in Queensland climate change battle
On 15 June 2008, the State Government declared house design the new front in Queensland’s battle against climate change.
Acting Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Paul Lucas detailed a number of new sustainability mea... > read more
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Choosing Green Products
Thank you for all those who attended and participated in last month’s GreenSpeed networking breakfast on Tuesday, 24 June.
Our speaker, Bruce Connell raised some interesting points about the topic, “How do I choose green products for my gr... > read more
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AGDF members finalists at 2008 Banksia Awards
Finalists for the The Banksia Awards offering categories that reflect the major environmental issues facing Australia today, including climate change, water preservation and eco-innovation have been announced.
Australian Green Development F... > read more
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2008 mecu Travel Bursary closes 28 July
The Centre for Subtropical Design is proud to launch the 2008 mecu Travel Bursary and to wish the 2007 winner, Amalie Wright, bon voyage as she travels to South America later this month.
See Amalie’s presentation at Subtropical Cities 200... > read more
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Garnaut Climate Change Review
The much anticipated Draft Report by the Garnaut Review was released 4 July at the National Press Club in Canberra.
At the release, Professor Garnaut said that by 2050, unmitigated climate change on middle of the road outcomes would mean m... > read more
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Target 2050: World with zero net energy buildings
The WBCSD is a CEO-led, global association of some 200 companies dealing exclusively
with business and sustainable development. Members come from more than 35 countries
and 20 major industrial sectors. The Council also has a global network of about... > read more
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International green building market report to be released at SB08
The report identifies the growing trends and opportunities in sustainable design and
construction by country and by region. It also looks at the attitudes and values influencing
growth in the marketplace and the specific challenges facing green bui... > read more
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ACCC releases its own green guide
Mathew Murphy
June 28, 2008
THE Australian consumer watchdog has released a carbon offsets guide for business and industry.
The guide, entitled Carbon Claims and the Trade Practices Act, has been designed to help companie... > read more
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CBD buildings crucial in fighting climate change
Greg Callaghan, The Australian
21 June 2008
Garden roofs and leafy walls could be crucial steps in the fight against global warming, writes Greg Callaghan.
Take one glance at images of the eye-catching ACROS building in Fuk... > read more
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