The EDO Bulletin is a free weekly bulletin that provides a listing of news, events, public notices and opportunities for public comment.
EDO News and Events
1. EDO Model Climate Law Project Discussion Paper
2. EDO Policy Submissions
Environmental Law Notices New South Wales
3. Major Project Proposals Invitation to Comment
4. State Conservation Notices Invitation to Comment
Environmental Law Notices Commonwealth
5. EPBC Referrals Invitation to Comment
Community News
6. Climate Action Network Australia Conference 2008
7. Australian Network for Plant Conservation Inc. (ANPC): 7th National Conference
8. 2008 Sustainable Cities Workshop
9. Sydney Olympic Park Wetland Education and Training Program: Climate Change, Sea Level Rise and Wetland Adaptations
EDO News and Events
1. EDO Model Climate Law Project Discussion Paper
Following the Best Practice Climate Law' seminar held last week, the EDO has released the Model Climate Law Project Discussion Paper.
The Paper seeks to highlight some of the issues the EDO would like to see addressed by comprehensive national climate change legislation. It poses the question: If Australia was to introduce a national Climate Change Act, what should it cover? A comprehensive plan to address climate change requires more than just the establishment of an emissions trading scheme, and it is clear that there are a number of key elements that should form part of the legislative architecture. The Paper does not attempt to present a definitive list of necessary actions, rather it identifies ideas for discussion and development.
The Model Climate Law Project Discussion Paper is now available on our website at http://www.edo.org.au/edonsw/site/policy. php or for a hard copy, please email
2. EDO Policy Submissions
EDO Sydney has just released its latest submission to the Garnaut Emissions Trading Scheme Discussion paper. To view this submission and other recent submissions, visit our website at http://www.edo. org.au/edonsw/site/policy. php
Environmental Law Notices New South Wales
3. Major Project Proposals Invitation to Comment
For a full listing of Major Project proposals currently available for public comment, visit the Department of Planning website at http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/asp/das. asp
No new notices since last eBulletin.
4. State Conservation Notices Invitation to Comment
The full listing of conservation plans is available for public comment on the National Parks and Wildlife website at http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/consult/ DecPublicConsultation.htm
No new notices since last eBulletin.
Environmental Law Notices Commonwealth
5. EPBC Referrals Invitation to Comment
Referrals under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 are available for comment on the Department of Environment and Water Resources website at: http://www.environm ent.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl
No new notices since last eBulletin.
Community News
6. Climate Action Network Australia Conference 2008
The CANA Conference has been the peak non-government sector climate change conference since 2003, shaping our response to this urgent challenge. In 2008 the conference will explore how we can Turn Australia into a Climate Change Leader. The 2008 CANA conference will bring together opinion leaders on climate change from across our network, as well as business, government and academia, for the first time this year.
Date: 28 & 29 April, 2008
Venue: Customs House, Circular Quay, Sydney
For more information and to register, visit http://www.cana.net.au/2008Confe rence/#registrat ion
7. Australian Network for Plant Conservation Inc. (ANPC): 7th National Conference
This conference will bring together scientists, conservation managers, on-ground practitioners and community volunteers. Field trips will cover a variety of plant conservation topics using Western Sydney examples. The social program includes a welcome function, BBQ and conference dinner off-site.
Date: April 21-24 2008
Location: Winbourne, 1315 Mulgoa Road, Mulgoa (near Penrith, western Sydney)
For more details, visit http://www.anpc.asn.au/conferences or call Craig Thompson on (02) 6250 9509.
8. 2008 Sustainable Cities Workshop
Keep Australia Beautiful NSW invites you to the 2008 Sustainable Cities Workshop, hosted by The Hon. Paul Lynch MP, Minister for Local Government. The Workshop will bring together like-minded environmental professionals and enthusiasts to hear an address on partnerships from the Minister for Local Government and important information about the Sustainable Cities Awards Program, including how entries can be prepared and submitted. Light refreshments will be provided.
Date: Wednesday 7 May
Time: 9.30 a.m til 11.30 a.m.
Location: Jubilee Room, Parliament House, Macquarie St, Sydney
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Peter McLean on (02) 9633 3380 . RSVP by 23 April 2008.
9. Sydney Olympic Park Wetland Education and Training Program: Climate Change, Sea Level Rise and Wetland Adaptations
The known consequences of climate change and sea level rise concern many managers and planners of both natural and built environments. These two human-induced phenomena are currently impacting wetland ecosystems, with biodiversity, social and economic implications. Early knowledge of how to adjust and adapt to such changes will assist wetlands now and into the future. This two-day program involves a theoretical module on day one, followed by practical demonstrations on day two.
Date: 5-6 June 2008
Location: Novotel Hotel, Sydney Olympic Park
For more information and registration forms, contact Dr Paul Swapan (Wetlands Manager) on (02) 9714 7535.
This bulletin is meant for your general information. Where possible, references are given so that readers can access original sources or find more information. Any information contained in this bulletin does not represent legal advice. The EDO does not endorse and is not affiliated with events advertised in the Community News section.
