Monash sustainability conference

Date: Tuesday 24 March
Time: 9 am - 4.30 pm
Venue: Monash University, Clayton campus

For

Monash staff and students

Format

Conference

Overview

This exciting conference aims to bring sustainability to the forefront of all activities undertaken by staff and students and the broader Monash community. It will provide an outstanding opportunity for professional development in the area of environmental sustainability.

The day will also feature trade exhibitions showcasing the latest products and innovations in the environmental area.

Through engaging with the broader Monash community the conference will examine current environmental issues and the role Monash can play in embedding sustainability into teaching, research and practice both locally and at a global level.

Presented by

Expert speakers include:

Tim Costello, World Vision Australia
	A Monash graduate, Tim Costello has long been the voice of social conscience for many Australians, having led debates on domestic issues such as gambling, urban poverty, homelessness, reconciliation and substance abuse. As Chief Executive of World Vision, Australia's largest overseas aid organisation, Tim has witnessed the worst of humanitarian disasters and seen the most inspiring human responses to suffering.
Jon Dee, Planet Ark
	Internationally, Jon Dee is best known as the founder of Planet Ark, 'World Environment News' and his 'World Environment Review' poll. He is also a respected environmental writer, commentator, director and presenter. Some of Jon's initiatives include successful lobbying campaigns for Australia's phase-out of incandescent light globes and usage of plastic bags. Jon is also the founder of Cards 4 Planet Ark (over half a billion greeting cards recycled), RecyclingNearYou.com.au (used by one million people a year), National Recycling Week and the National Recycling Hotline.
Arron Wood, Prime Minster's 2007 Environmentalist of the Year
	Award winning environmentalist Arron commitment to mainstream environmental sustainability has seen him advise Governments in Australia and New Zealand, mobilise the Australian school community and build links between the corporate world and the community sector. Arron sees the environment as the single biggest industry within the next 5-10 years and he'd like Australian businesses to be at the forefront of this global phenomenon to secure the nation as an environmental knowledge and technology broker in a post manufacturing economy.
David Spratt, Co-author, 'Climate code red: the case for emergency action'
	David Spratt is a founder of CarbonEquity and the Carbon Action Centre and co-author of "Climate Code Red: the case for emergency action" (Scribe 2008). His work has appeared recently in The Age, Dissent, Chain Reaction, Crikey, Rolling Stone, the Adelaide Advertiser and New Matilda. He has extensive advocacy experience and in developing community-campaign communication and marketing strategies.
George Negus, Presenter, Dateline
	For the past 25 years George Negus has been at the forefront of Australian political journalism earning recognition as an international correspondent and charming audiences with his wit, humour and incisive style. George was a founding member of 60 Minutes, his eight year stint on the show raising him to public prominence. His reputation was further enhanced by his role as presenter of the ABC's international affairs program, Foreign Correspondent.

Download the full program (pdf 293kb).

To book

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Complete the registration form to reserve your space.

Getting there

Use this opportunity to leave the car at home:

• Take the bus, train or tram. Visit the Metlink website or call 131 638 for directions.
• Take the shuttle bus. Monash has free shuttle buses for staff and students.
• Ride. Cycling 5km or less the bike is faster than a car. You can also combine cycling with train travel to get anywhere in Melbourne.
• Consider car pooling.
• Walk. Everyone needs at least 30 minutes exercise a day.