An ARC Linkage project examining treaty and agreement-making with Indigenous Australians and the nature of the cultural, social and legal rights encompassed by past, present and potential agreements and treaties. The project also examines the process of implementation and the wider factors that promote long term sustainability of agreement outcomes.
Networking & partnerships
Networks and partnerships are essential to facilitate the shift in sustainability thinking within the sector, within institutions, within and across disciplines and to target specific issues of concern.
Networking and partnership options include:
- membership of peak local organisations like Australian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) or overseas groups like the US Association for Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
- working in partnership with local community groups or organisations on the key sustainability issues that affect them – often through engaged research and learning programs
- working in partnership with local schools and VET organisations
- a range of online information sharing sites relating to specific professions and areas of study, and
- a range of online forums for educators interested in the area.
Also refer to the Teaching Toolkit for networks in specific topic or discipline areas.
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Agreements, Treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project
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Centre for Health and Society, University of Melbourne
Reference material
Ashridge Centre for Business and Sustainability
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Ashridge Centre for Business and Sustainability
Case study, Multimedia, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
A site dedicated to sustainable development and the implications it has for leadership, strategy and change in organisations.
Australasian campuses towards sustainability
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ACTS
Networking & partnerships, planning & administration, Policy, Support & Leadership
ACTS is the primary forum for sustainability in the Australian and New Zealand tertiary sectors. Its mission is to promote the integration of the principles of sustainability within the curricula and operations of these sectors.
Australian Green Development Forum (AGDF)
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Queensland University of Technology
AGDF accelerates the integration of sustainable practices in the Australian building and development industry. QUT has made valuable contribution through current President Mark Thompson, Adjunct Professor of the QUT School of Design. The group represents the non-profit coalition endorsed by industry, environmental bodies, and community groups.
Australian Institute of Architects
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Australian Institute of Architects
Case study, Networks, Reference material
The Australian Institute of Architects website contains many useful resources and publications relating to sustainable architecture. The case studies section contains a selection of green star rated buildings and access to the complete Environmental Design Guide. There are also a range of tools on the site that can assist educators and students ensure sustainable outcomes in their designs. The media section has a particular focus area on sustainability informing educators and students of upcoming issues and events relating to sustainable architectural practices.
Australian Technology Network (ATN)
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Queensland University of Technology
The ATN commits to applying a sustainable approach in the way 'we do all things', from university infrastructure to recycling behaviours, and research in a local to global context. Applying green practices demonstrates commitment to a community which increasingly demands accountability in environmental matters and addresses escalating governmental regulation designed to ensure our ecological future. QUT has pledged to reduce their carbon emissions by 25% over the next 12 years.
Big Picture Learning
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Big Picture Learning
Multimedia, Reference material
Success stories from this international organisation about how to motivate disengaged students through innovative school programs targeting individual students.
Climate adaptation skills for professionals
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Graduate School of the Environment, Macquarie University
Toolbox
Access a number of case studies for students in climate change adaptation via this site. These were developed over a two year period for a federally funded research project aimed at determining employer needs for graduate skills in climate change adaptation. An email address is required to access resources.
Council of Australian University Directors of Information Technology (CAUDIT)
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Queensland University of Technology
QUT is an active participant in CAUDIT, who have already supported an investigation into e-Waste and plans to continue to build a set of resources, strategies, and best practice examples to enable members to address IT in a timely and responsible manner. Further, in conjunction with the Standing Committee on Benchmarking, it will develop a benchmarking framework to enable members to measure their current state and track their progress over time.
Ecoartspace
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Ecoartspace
Case study, Multimedia, Networks, Reference material
A US site dedicated to promoting opportunities for addressing environmental issues through the visual arts. Keeps educators and students informed of current artists, projects, news and workshops relating to environmental art. Contemporary projects, case studies and conferences may assist educators developing syllabi materials.
Ecotecture: the Journal of Ecological Design
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Ecotecture: the Journal of Ecological Design
Case study, Reference material
A journal concerning the art and science of designing human systems which are integrated, functionally and aesthetically with natural ecosystems. Interesting articles include the interrelationships between the economy, design and ecology. Articles span macro-issues of ecotechnology and ecocities to micro issues such as ecological housing design.
Envirowindows
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European Environment Agency (EEA)
Case study, Reference material
EEA is a platform for knowledge sharing and development concerning research, policy making and eco-innovation. European focus.
Floating land
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Noosa Regional Gallery
Case study, Multimedia, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
Floating land was conceived in 2001 as an outdoor sculpture event and has since grown to include writers, academics, scientists and photographers exploring issues relating to climate change through events, artworks and workshops.
Green Steps Program
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Charles Sturt University
A decade ago, a group of students at Monash University decided they wanted to start putting their university learning’s into practice, so they established the Green Steps program to provide a hands-on, practical approach to learning that translated theories into action. Green Steps is now run as an internship program by the Monash Sustainability Institute in conjunction with host universities such as CSU.
Greensteps: environmental auditing internships
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The Australian National University
The University’s GreenSteps Internship program provides training to students in environmental auditing and corporate reporting. The students then provide a one off audit and report to a department or business unit. With support from the Commonwealth Government Green Precincts program, there is a longitudinal element where placement organisations are visited twelve months after the original audit to assess the success of sustainability recommendations.
Health & physical education for the earth.
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GreenHeart Education
Activity
Detailed website for primary teachers with articles on a variety of topics pertaining to nature and the uptake of an ethos of environmental sustainability by school students.
Institute for Sustainable Communities
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Institute for Sustainable Communities
Case study, Networks
This organisation runs many programs based in schools and communities in China, Kosovo, Macedonia and other eastern European nations.
Integrating sustainability into design education: The Toolkit
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The Designers Accord
Activity, Case study, Lecture/Tutorial, Reference material, Syllabus, Toolbox
The site contains a range of useful learning resources, guidelines and mechanisms to promote sustainable design. There are links to exercises, classroom activities, discussion topics and term projects as well as a forum for discussion.
International Networks for Sustainability Science
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INSS
Networks
This a networking site which lists worldwide organisations engaged in sustainability science activities. The purpose of the site is to share knowledge.
National Centre for Sustainability
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National Centre for Sustainability
The National Centre for Sustainability (NCS) is a collaboration of several educational institutions. We provide educational leadership and work in partnership with industry, government and the community to undertake program delivery, resource development, project work and applied resource, to support the development of sustainable practices.