Regional towns have been declining for decades, with multiple effects on their Agricultural industries and the viability of the town itself. In Agriculture, for example, workers are leaving for the cities. Historically these have been replaced by energy systems for harvesting, shearing, water management, etc. The trend against fossil fuel as an energy source requires an alternative source - for example, electricity...  Check out Yackandandah - in the High Country, northern Victoria.  (Totally Renewable Yackandandah) >

Stockholm 1972 Conference and the Birth of Environmental Diplomacy. 'It paved the way for the concept of sustainable development and led to the birth of the United Nations Environment Programme.' (International Institute for Sustainable Development, Geneva) >

'The consequences [of Climate Change] are upon us, and there are both severe direct and indirect costs for every single Australian.' (The McKell Institute, Sydney.) >

‘Where are we now?’: Reflecting on the journey of sustainable finance. 'the latest developments in sustainable finance and investment, with a wide range of sessions, from risk pricing to biodiversity and nature' Article from IPE magazine. (Oxford Sustainable Finance Group, Oxford University, UK) >

...how much more and how much better? 'This Perspectives article aims to inform this process by discussing the potential size and nature of is post-2025 target. We argue that the climate finance system around the current target to mobilise US$100 billion per year to support developing countries has been fraught with difficulties, and that it would be ineffective to simply increase the climate finance target without addressing these difficulties.' (Climate Policy journal) >

We are scientists, calling for a climate revolution. 'As scientists, we have tried writing reports and giving presentations about the climate and ecological crisis to those in power. We must now have the humility to accept these attempts have not worked. Now is the time for us to take action, so that we show how seriously we take our warnings.' (Dr. Peter Kalmus, Scientist Rebellion) >

The Report '...provides an independent, comprehensive and evidence-based assessment of the state of Australia’s environment.' (Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Canberra) >

'...paper highlights the fact that not only there are different forms of flooding, but they also have very different physical and socioeconomic impacts and implications for communities, especially when they interact with each other.' (Columbia Climate School, Columbia University) >

Flood and drought management programmes mark milestones. 'Key WMO [World Meteorological Organization] programmes to improve integrated flood and drought management are marking milestone anniversaries – at a time when devastating droughts and floods in different parts of the world have underlined the need for coordinated action against these major hazards.' (World Meteorological Organization, Geneva) >

Effectiveness of the [N.S.W.] Biodiversity Offsets Scheme. Report by the NSW Audit Office. '[Department of Planning and Environment] has not effectively designed core elements of the Scheme. DPE did not establish a clear strategic plan to guide the implementation of the Scheme.' (Audit Office of New South Wales, Sydney) >