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Cairns Regional Council community engagement program for sustainable living in the tropics

With the GBCA officially launching their new Green Star - Communities PILOT rating tool last week, questions are once again arising surrounding sustainable communities - and rightly so. The human race is living beyond its means, with the impacts of that behaviour evident in human-induced climate change, soil degradation, depleting resources, food scarcity, loss of biodiversity, species extinction and more.

This module looks at the development of South Korea as an industrial giant. Students will gain insight into South Korea's move towards sustainable development. The module provides the opportunity for students to display their knowledge and understanding by creating an online presentation looking at the impact of economic development on the natural environment of South Korea. Key focus questions 1.Why is South Korea an industrial giant? 2.What has been the impact of industrialisation on South Korea? 3.How is South Korea addressing the issue of sustainable development?

This selection of digital curriculum resources from the National Digital Learning Resources Network is designed to assist teachers to find, use and adapt teaching and learning materials that are aligned to the sustainability subject area of the Australian Curriculum.

Australian Water Education Resources Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, 2012 How do we ensure that Australia's water use is sustainable? In a dry arid country such as Australia, our water resources are already stressed, largely as a result of our extraction of water to suit our nation's needs.

Australian Water Education Resources Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, 2012 How do we ensure that Australia's water use is sustainable? In a dry arid country such as Australia, the Great Artesian Basin is a precious resource.

Australian Water Education Resources Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, 2012 How do we ensure that Australia's water use is sustainable? In a dry arid country such as Australia, the Murray-Darling Basin is a precious resource.

ABC Website: " I still think if we can focus on rebuilding in a sustainable way we can get our numbers back to our pre-fire numbers and we possibly look at more people living in ...." Inspiring stories and reflections from the communities who continue to reflect on the impact of Black Saturday on their lives and the towns in which they live.

The Green Building Council of Australia's (GCBA) recently-released Green Star - Communities rating tool has been received an overwhelmingly positive response since its announcement. "This great new tool goes to the heart of what we are seeking to achieve with our National Urban Policy - and that is to make our cities more productive, sustainable and liveable," said Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Anthony Albanese upon the announcement of the rating tool.

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released a national rating tool, which is being lauded as the standard that will 'transform Australia's cities and communities'. Green Star - Communities is the highly speculated upon new rating system that goes beyond the certification of singular buildings and offers to raise the standard of and recognise sustainable communities.

The humble backyard vegie patch is back in vogue in the suburbs of Australia. But can growing spuds and greens in the cities really avert a coming food crisis? "WE HAVE TWO SETS of needs as humans...sociability and sustenance," says Carolyn Steel, author of Hungry City and lecturer at Cambridge University.

Australian Government Department of sustainability, environment, water, population and communities.

This module looks at the urban process, its consequences and responses, with a focus on the mega-city, Jakarta. Students explore the pressures of ever-increasing population on housing and living conditions, and contemporary responses including urban planning. Key focus questions How and why do people move between places seeking a more sustainable lifestyle?

Students use the information provided in the learning object to gather facts and opinions from a range of community members. They will look at the relationship between energy options, global warming and climate change and will consider issues of ecological sustainability, economic development, social responsibility, lifestyle and visual impact. Search Scootle to access digital resource using name or digital resource code.

This photograph encourages students to explore how non-government organisations can influence communities and create social identity. The Clean Up the Kimberley Schools Day aims to teach future generations how to manage and protect the environment for a sustainable future. While focusing on waste, the schools day also involves education about wider ecological issues such as water quality, conservation and climate change. Search Scootle to access digital resource using name or digital resource code.

This document will assist teachers with a deeper understanding /strategy for embedding the cross curriculum priorities into your planning documents. This tool presents nine statements for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective, eight statements for Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia and nine statements for Sustainability to assist with organisation of ideas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians have managed their lands for tens of thousands of years. The land, and its natural resources, provide an economic base, underpin Indigenous history, innovation and culture, and are fundamental to Indigenous spiritual beliefs. Indigenous land managers also face natural resource management challenges such as weed and feral animal invasions, and of achieving economic sustainability.