Welcome to the Canberra Environment and Sustainability Resource Centre
Sustainability has become the single most important driving force for human development. With a growing population in a dry region, the ACT needs to consider all aspects of our development to ensure that we constantly balance our needs as a dynamic society with those of our natural environment. Our aim is to work with all sectors of the ACT and regional community towards sustainable development that will see Canberra grow and prosper while keeping the bush in the Bush Capital.
"The future is not something we live for, it's something we create" Ian Lowe
Food for Life
The Food for Life project is an exciting new project venture.
Over the next 12 months we will be running activities
and projects on the theme of food security, environment
and society. Check the website regularly for information on how you or your group can get involved.
Click on the picture below for the Sustainability Learning Community's Garden Blog
E-Waste Think Tank
Information on the recent E-Waste Think Tank held by the Centre in collaboration with ANUgreen, including participants' presentations can be found here.
The full E-Waste Think Tank Review and Synthesis including recommendations can be found here.
The Review will be officially launched on August 18 at Charity Computers Head Office in Canberra with support of the ACT Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Dr Maxine Cooper, Executive Director of the Consumer Electronics Suppliers Association, Ian McAlister, CEO of Charity Computers, Pastor David Campbell and representatives from Kyocera, local sustainability collective, SEE-Change, and the Conservation Council will also be in attendance.
Special guest Bernie Hobbs, of ABC New Inventors fame will also be there to share some of her wisdom on the waste debate and give some timely advice on how to green your workplace.
Bike 'n Ride for free
Bike 'n ride commuters on Canberra's ACTION buses currently ride for free. If you put your bike on the rack at the front of a bus, it doesn't cost! Visit the ACTION website for all the details
And while we're on the subject of bikes ...
On 14 April, 2008, two intrepid graduates of the ANU's Centre for Public Awareness of Science set off from Townsville to cycle to Cape York, taking an education program about renewable energy to schools along the way. The Centre is proud to be associated with this project, which is also sponsored by Australian Geographic and the Sidney Myer Foundation. Chris Lauf and Danene Jones will be filing a blog along the way and you can follow their travels by clicking on the logo at right:
Video of the month: SOLAR power to the people!
Our Mission
To support the community of Canberra and the South East region in the advancement of the principles of ecological sustainability and environmental protection through knowledge, education, information and practical application.
Our Mission, along with all projects developed and implemented by the Centre are underpinned by the Earth Charter.
E-Waste Report Launch
ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment, Maxine Cooper launches E-Waste Report [ 20-Aug-2008 ] More Info
Spring garden starter packs
With Spring approaching, it's time to think about growing lots of fresh food in your own backyard. The Environment Centre can help get you started. [ 18-Aug-2008 ] More Info
Slippery Friends in our Backyards. About Frogs and Frog Habitats
Friends of Mount Majura present this talk by Dr Beth Mantle, ACT Frogwatch Coordinator Date: 21-Aug-2008 More Info
Introductory permaculture design courses
The next permaculture course at the Centre begins on Thursday September 4th. Starts: 04-Sep-2008 Ends: 25-Sep-2008 More Info
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