Events

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, 14–15 October 2010

Changing fuels or changing patterns? The role of renewables in sustainable urban mobility

This landmark event anticipates around 300 delegates from local governments worldwide, decision-makers from various levels of government, energy service providers, business representatives, as well as experts on sustainable energy and urban mobility.

Participants will discuss, exchange, learn and gain ideas for local policy and local action, framework conditions, infrastructure and technological developments.

For more information see the Local Renewables Conference website.

5–7 October, Incheon, Republic of Korea

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability and its strategic partners will hold the Future of Cities congress in Incheon, Republic of Korea, to address the monumental challenges facing rapidly growing cities of the 21st Century.

Achieving urban eco-efficiency, resilient cities, green economies and happy urban populations will be at the center of presentations and debates.

The congress will also mark ICLEI's 20th anniversary and the launch of its 2010-2015 global strategy. ICLEI's members, loyal partners, and supporters will celebrate two decades of advocacy. There may never be a more opportune time for cities to build on the momentum of success and set out on the path toward sustainable futures.

For more information download the Congress brochure [PDF 2MB] or visit the Future of Cities website.

Sydney, 10–12 August

The Australia-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference brings together business leaders and policy makers from both New Zealand and Australia to facilitate taking action on climate change. The 2010 conference will focus on business and local government providing leadership.

Key features include:

• Sydney Green Building site visits of Darling Park 3 and Workplace6, led by Bruce Precious, General Property Trust
• Local and regional climate successes workshop featuring LED lighting trials in Sydney and Adelaide, Alan Jones of the City of Sydney talking on distributed generation and wind development community consultation
• Carbon reporting and minimising compliance risk workshop focusing on NGER reporting and led by former NGER reporting guidelines author
• Adaptation case study by Judi Hansen, GM Sustainability, Sydney Water
• Cleantech rising stars session featuring smart grid trial results from GE Energy
• Energy efficiency – energy efficiency opportunity (EEO) results summary analysis, the Australian Carbon Trust programs and Energy Performance Contract (EPC) case study
• Voluntary carbon market update – domestic offset trends, future of voluntary carbon reporting, implementation of new National Carbon Offset Standard

The not-for-profit event features over 65 expert speakers from this region and internationally. The conference is organised by the Climate Change and Business Centre and Point Carbon with the support of business groups, NGOs and government agencies in five countries. 

Registration and further details are available from the conference website.

Sydney, 6–7 September 2010

Bill Forrest, ICLEI Oceania CEO, is one of the speakers taking part in Sustainable Councils 2010, Australia’s national sustainability conference and exhibition.

Sustainable Councils 2010 conference and exhibition will present a practical approach to local government and sustainability, bringing local government together to build a sustainable future. Come along, get involved, be inspired

Register now and local government employees can attend for only $850. For more information visit the Sustainable Councils 2010 website.

Sydney, 11–12 October 2010

Systemic behavioural change is essential if organisations and communities are to move towards a more sustainable economic, social and environmental future.

This landmark event, presented by the 3 Pillars Network and the NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, brings together a diverse and passionate group of corporate leaders, policymakers, psychologists, social scientists, program implementers, and organisational experts.

Early bird rates apply until 10 September 2010. Places are strictly limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

For more information see the Behaviour Change for Sustainability National Congress website, or contact the registration team, ph: +61 2 9555 4203.

ICLEI Oceania's green event approach

Accelerating Now! A green event case study. [PDF document, 290 KB]

The ICLEI Oceania events team makes every effort to ensure our events are as environmentally sustainable as possible.

In May 2007, ICLEI Oceania held its first major 'green' conference, Accelerating Now! Its achievements were recognised at the 2008 Melbourne Awards, with ICLEI Oceania winning the award for ‘Community Organisation – Contribution to Environment‘.

This was the second award for the conference, which also won a Meetings & Events Industry (MEA) Victoria state award. ICLEI Oceania and the conference organisers, The Meeting Planners, were recognised for successfully producing a carbon neutral event.

Preparation for the conference also involved an assessment of venues listed under the City of Melbourne's Savings in the City program.