Monash Sustainable Development Institute

Prepare your business for Australia's mandatory climate-related reporting with the Net Zero Academy Executive Leadership Program.

Starting 1 January 2025, the Australian Government will require large entities to disclose climate-related risks and opportunities, aligning with global standards by 2027. This course equips senior leaders with the tools to navigate these changes, strategically positioning their organisations for success in a net zero future.

Join industry experts and peers to develop actionable strategies, build cross-sector networks, and drive impactful change across your organisation.

Learn more: https://www.monash.edu/msdi/news-and-events/news/articles/2024/net-zero-academy-is-preparing-for-the-transition-to-mandatory-net-zero-reporting

We're excited to be part of the Transitions to Sustainable Health Systems (TSHS) Consortium, convened by Monash Sustainable Development Institute!

This initiative brings together leaders across policy, practice, and research to accelerate emissions reduction in the Australian health system.

In our first phase of work together, we will create a guide to accelerating emissions reduction and explore future collaboration opportunities.

Learn more about our mission and partners: https://www.monash.edu/msdi/transitions-to-sustainable-health-systems-consortium

Transform your net zero strategy into a tool for unlocking shared value. The Net Zero Academy (NZA) Executive Leadership Program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for successful net zero transitions. Designed exclusively for executives and senior leaders responsible for driving net zero transitions within their organisation.

Why choose the NZA Executive Leadership Program:

▪ Tailored solutions for your industry's net zero challenges.
▪ Direct access to leading sustainability researchers and practitioners.
▪ Immersive, hands-on experience with real-world case studies.

Discover how our program can guide your organisation to a sustainable future.

Learn more about the program: https://loom.ly/RlsyR9g

The East Gippsland Fire to Flourish 2023 Annual Report is now available online, celebrating a year of growth and activation.

Meet vibrant partner communities, discover their innovative ways of working, explore the community projects making an impact, learn about their research that’s driving change and join us in celebrating their key achievements.

“I am reflecting on what it takes to build new models of practice in a climate-changed world. It can’t happen in a shiny laboratory or ivory tower. It’s gritty, learning-by-doing work that requires courage and collaboration,” CEO Briony Rogers writes.

Explore the 2023 Annual Report today - https://lnkd.in/e-kphevv

Just like East Gippsland Fire to Flourish, which advocates for the rights of local people and communities to lead their own disaster resilience, these feminist activists believed not in "charity", but "change." - Dr Emma McNicol, Research Fellow at National Indigenous Disaster Resilience (NIDR), program at Fire to Flourish, talks about Australia’s first women’s shelters as acts of radical grassroots feminism in The Conversation.

Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/FmFvUnM

Squatting, kidnapping and collaboration: Australia’s first women’s shelters were acts of radical grassroots feminism 50 years ago, the first shelter for women experiencing domestic violence was established in Sydney. It’s opening was far from a ribbon-cutting affair, but it’s legacy is long and powerful.

Today is Earth Day.

This year's theme, "Planet vs. Plastic," highlights the urgent need to address plastic pollution and safeguard our environment. In confronting Australia's recycling reality, Macklin from Monash Sustainable Development Institute and BehaviourWorks Australia highlights a key issue: the lack of demand for recycled plastic products.

While efforts are underway to transition away from wasteful practices like landfill, including chemical recycling programs and waste-to-energy plants, there's a clear need for systemic change. As we celebrate the Earth, we also prioritise global health initiatives. Let's not just recycle but actively reduce our waste for a greener tomorrow.

https://loom.ly/tVoq15A

Responsible Consumption - Behavioural Roadmap to Circular Consumption | Responsible Consumption Mission | Major project | BehaviourWorks Australia This behavioural roadmap is a major output developed as part of the BehaviourWorks Australia Responsible Consumption Mission, offering Australia's policy-makers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and advocates a way foward to transform Australia's systems of production and consumption.

MSDI congratulates Professor Rebekah Brown on her appointment as Provost of The Australian National University.

During her time at Monash University and as Director of MSDI, Rebekah’s pioneering approach to large interdisciplinary projects and creating opportunities for learning about sustainable development, set us on the path to advance sustainable development and the SDGs.

We will forever be grateful for this and on behalf of MSDI take this opportunity to thank her. We wish her success in her new role.

Call for Abstracts! 📝 Are you working on tackling complex sustainability challenges? 🌱 Join us at the 9th Annual NEST Conference 2024 on "Addressing Inequalities and Sustainability Transitions" at the Melbourne hub co-hosted through the Sustainability Transitions Research Network (STRN).

📅 Submit your 250-400 word abstract and a brief biography by April 6, 2024. Don't forget to include five keywords defining your research area. 🗓️ Mark your calendars for 6 September, 2024, and stay tuned for updates on acceptance notifications in June.

🔗 Submit your abstract here: https://loom.ly/5iOKmGU

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to discussions on sustainability transitions! Open to PhD candidates, Master's students and early career researchers (ECRs)

Join us for an exclusive online info session on our "Net Zero for your Building Portfolio" course! 🌏

Discover how to craft a powerful net zero strategy, unlocking significant emissions reductions across your property portfolio. Discuss how this course, inspired by Monash University's success story, can guide you in decarbonizing your properties – whether you own, manage, occupy, or plan to build.

Secure your spot for our free info session Wednesday 10 April: https://loom.ly/lbKYkts