An interactive game, among other resources, enables participants to engage directly with catchment management issues.
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Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE)
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AAEE
Networks, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
This site is dedicated to promoting environmental education, it provides a forum for sharing of knowledge and expertise and showcases educators, debates, discussions and recommendations to promote a sustainable future for Australia. Membership is required to access all the resources, however the State Chapters section provides information on what is happening in each state and territory in Australia. Writing it Up is also a useful guide to writing Sustainability Education Case Studies
Centre for Energy and Environmental Markets (CEEM)
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The University of New South Wales
Case study, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
The CEEM undertakes interdisciplinary research in energy and environmental markets and associated policies. The site contains information on upcoming seminars, programs and research projects in the field.
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.
Convention on Biological Diversity
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Convention on Biological Diversity
Case study, Networks, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
A global initiative initiated in 1993, the site has information relating to the convention and how it operates, a range of programmes, databases and news organised thematically, with topics including biodiversity impact assessment, adaptation to climate change and technology transfer. Reports, publications, images and videos are available for use as supporting material in lesson preparation and for stimulating discussion.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)
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Australian Government
Case study, Networks, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
The DAFF site contains information relating to climate change, agriculture and food, resource management, fisheries and animal and plant health. The comprehensive site has links to relevant policies, activities and publications relating to agriculture and the natural environment in the Australian context.
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
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Australian Government
Activity, Case study, Reference material, Toolbox
The Australian Governments approach to climate change. The site contains background information on the issue, details of government incentives, policies and programmes related to climate change as well as useful tools, resources and links about the issue.
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
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Australian Government
Networks, Reference material
An extensive searchable database of publications, information, resources, statistics, strategies, policies on the Australian environment. Materials are easy to search and arranged by sub-topics such as 'biodiversity' and 'water'.
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.
Global Warming, The Learning Networks
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The New York Times
Activity, Case study, Reference material, Syllabus, Toolbox
A collection of resources for teaching and learning school students about global warming and climate change. The regularly updated lesson plans contain activities, videos, slide shows and graphics.
Grains Research & Development Corporation - Research & Development
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Australian Government
Case study, Reference material
The site provides information on research improvements in production, sustainability and profitability in the Australian grains industry. Research material and reports include topics such as improvements in genetic breeding, water efficiency, crop management, harvesting and storage.
Green Construction & Design
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University of Michigan
Syllabus
An outline of the course Green Construction & Design, winner of the 2009 Page Prize for Sustainability Issues in Business is located here. Also the selection of recommended web-based readings organised around particular discussion sessions is valuable.
Green Design Education Initiative
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Partnership between IDEC, IIDA, IFMA and Metropolis Magazine
Case study, Reference material, Syllabus
A site dedicated to gathering, sharing and disseminating information about sustainability design. Resources include background material and course modules.
Innovation & Business Skills Australia Sustainability Guideline Brief
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Sustainability Victoria, National Centre for Sustainability Swinburne University, Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA)
Case study, Reference material
A report outlining what sustainability means for business as well as what opportunities and resources are available to help embed sustainability into the business profession.
Institute of Environmental Studies
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University of New South Wales
Case study, Networks, Reference material, Syllabus, Workshops & seminars
This site details research being conducted in the field of environmental studies, power-point presentations available for download and course outlines. The Environmental Networks provides a forum for discussion of environmental ideas and there is an extensive database of links relating to environmental education and research particularly in the Australian context.
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Conservation Tools
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IUCN
Case study, Reference material, Toolbox
Contains a wealth of tools to support conservation action as well as access to many global databases containing up to date information about species protection, habitat management and ecosystem conservation. The conservation education and awareness raising section contains action planning and group facilitation guides and communication, education and awareness strategies for coordinators of biodiversity initiatives.
Learning for a Sustainable Future
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Learning for a Sustainable Future
Networks, Toolbox
LFS is a Canadian non-profit organisation whose mandate is to work with educators from across Canada to integrate the concepts and principles of sustainable development into the curricula at all grade levels.
Mekong e-Sim
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The University of Adelaide
Activity, Multimedia, Tutorial/syllabus
The Mekong e-Sim is an online roleplay simulation set in the Mekong region of South-East Asia which seeks to inform participants of the issues faced in the Mekong region and involve them in the hypothetical management of some of these conflicts.