November 2008

Clean Energy Council Conference & Exhibition 2008
The Clean Energy Council is delighted to announce its inaugural annual conference & exhibition will be held from Monday 24 - Wednesday 26 November 2008 at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

The Clean Energy Council is Australia’s peak industry body for renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. The Clean Energy Council Conference & Exhibition2008 is the premier industry event of the year, organised by industry for industry.

The 2008 event will bring together senior representatives from clean energy businesses around the globe under the one roof.  It will be the one stop shop for all your business negotiations, marketing promotions, client and supplier networking and access to the latest industry information.
If you have any queries or would like express interest in participation in the 2008 event please contact Jacqui Stuart, Events Manager via jstuart@cleanenergycouncil.org.au or +61 3 9929 4103.

For more information on the Clean Energy Council click the following link www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au

Surrey Hills Sustainability Expo

For more information contact Jacqui Edge 0411 387 551. If you would like information on becoming a stallholder or volunteering on the day feel free to contct us.

Where: Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre, Union Road, Surret Hills, VIC
Time: 11am - 4pm
Website: www.surreyhillsnc.org.au/events.html
9th of November

National Recycling Week
12th - 18th of November

Asia-Pacific Eco Health Conference, Melbourne
30th of November - 3rd of December November 2008

International Day for the Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War
6th of November

Remembrance Day
11th of November

International Day for Tolerance
16th of November

International Day for Tolerance
16th of November

2008 Conference on Green Travel, Climate Change and Eco Tourism
18th - 20th of November

We invite you to join us in Adelaide...

The impacts of climate change are already having marked effects on the tourism industry and a number of conference keynote speakers and concurrent sessions will provide valuable information on how we can make operational changes to reduce our environmental footprint and anticipate the changes that are likely to occur within the overall tourism industry.

For further information contact Eco Tourism www.ecotourism.org.au on 07 3252 1530. Or go to www.ecotourism.org.au/conference.

World AIDS Day
1st of December

World Day for the Abolition of Slavery
2nd of December

International Volunteers Day
5th of December

International Human Rights Day
10th of December

Conservation Volunteers - World Conservation Programs Information Session
16th of December

Hear about our world conservation Eco-Tours, make a difference overseas!
Cost: Free
Venue / Time: Nomads Industry Hostel at 6pm. Refreshments served afterwards.
Location: Naomds Industry Hostel 196-198 A'Beckett St, Melbourne.

For further information please phone (03) 9326 8250 or visit www.conservationvolunteers.com.au

Human Solidarity Day
20th of December

January 2009

Australia Day
26th of Jan

World Wetlands Day -- (Celebration of signing of RAMSAR Treaty)
2nd of Feb

Green Energy 2009
IQPC's Green Energy 2009 will help you understandthe implications and available technology as a result of the new regulatory environment. For more information please contact IQPC on:

Phone: (02) 9229 1000
Email: info@iqpc.com.au
Website: www.iqpc.com.au
2nd of Feb

Logicon Europe 2009

With the rising oil prices and consumer demand fluctuating wildly, you are facing your biggest challenges yet. Looking at restructuring your network and de-centralising your distribution, whilst dealing with forecasting and demand planning accuracy in a highly competitive marketplace is no easy task. Combined with the need to comply with a variety of environmental and industry regulation, the pressure is mounting.

This is where LogiCon 2009 comes in. LogiCon will give you a unique supply chain learning experience that is unmatched at any other event.

Now in its 12th year, LogiCon delivers real-life practical case studies on the latest supply chain initiatives by the world’s leading FMCG and retail companies. You don’t come to LogiCon to spend all day listening to sales pitches from solution providers, you come to learn from industry peers who have tackled the same challenges you face on a day-to-day basis.

Phone: +44 (0) 207 368 9465
Email: logicon@wbr.co.uk
Website: www.logiconeurope.com
Where: Hotel Bloom, Brussels
2-4 February 2009

International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
4th of April

World Health Day
7th of April

International Earth Day
22nd of April

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
21st of May

International Day for Biological Diversity
8th of May

World No Tobacco Day
31st of May

Australia Green
29th - 31st of May
3rd International Residential Green Build & Clean Technology Exhibition & Conference Venue: Australia Technoolgy Park, Sydney Website: www.australiagreen.com.au (Coming soon) Expressions of Interest for Exhibiting and or presenting papers / seminars please email: info@australiagreen.com.au

World Enviroment Day
5th of June

GOING GREEN EXPO
5th – 8th June
Melbourne Exhibition Centre (Opens World Environment Day)
GOING GREEN EXPO offers the solutions and provides the definitive forum for demonstration, education, information, selection and choice from the total spectrum of available products, services and technologies from all industries.
From energy solutions, carbon neutral beers, waterless car washes to baby products, building products, and carbon offset & trading programs. Visitors will see all the developments that can help every business, household and community reduce their environmental footprint, cut greenhouse emissions and reduce the impacts of climate change to protect the environment.
Australians and Victorians throughout the state will visit to find out how easy it can be to help save the environment, save money and contribute to a more sustainable future for all of us.
Website: www.goinggreenexpo.com.au
Contact: info@goinggreenexpo.com.au


World Oceans Day
8th of June

World Day to Combat Drought and Desertification
17th of June

World Refugee Day
20th of June

5th Annual Energy & Utility Summit ‘08
22nd – 23rd July 2008
Senior representatives from right across the energy and utility industry have been invited to speak at this event, including Federal Government Departments and agencies, industry regulators, private and State owned energy organizations, power generators, gas producers, transmission and distribution companies, retailers, major energy users and leading industry suppliers.
Key topics for discussion include:
o Federal and State Government policies and perspectives
o Ministerial presentations
o Keynote presentations from senior industry figures
o Clean coal powered Utilities
o Atomic powered Utilities
o Energy market reform, policy and regulation
o Competition and regulatory updates
o Privatisation
o State industry updates
o Industry case studies
o Production and Generation
o Developing gas resources
o Developing the gas market
o Energy pricing
o Transmission and interconnection
o Developments in distribution and retail
o Network reliability
o CEO panel sessions
o Energy demand forecasts
o Sustainable Energy issues
Website - http://www.acevents.com.au/energy2008/

World Population Day
11th of July

National Tree Day 2008

Date:Sunday 27 July 2008
Location:  Sites around Australia
Event Title/Organisation:  National Tree Day
Description:  Australia's largest community tree planting event with many sites for volunteers
Phone:  1300 88 5000
Website:  www.planetark.com/treeday

Contact:
Name:  Tinker Duffy, Coordinator, Information Centre
Organisation:  Planet Ark
Email:  treeday@planetark.com
Phone: 1300 88 5000

Schools Tree Day 2008

Date:   Friday 25 July 2008
Location:  Schools around Australia
Event Title/Organisation:  Schools Tree Day
Description:  Australia's largest tree planting event for School children
Phone:  1300 88 5000
Website:  www.planetark.com/treeday

Contact details:  
Name:  Tinker Duffy, Coordinator, Information Centre
Organisation:  Planet Ark
Email:  treeday@planetark.com

2008 Organic Expo featuring the Green Show
25 — 27 July 2008

Over 10,000 enthusiastic attendees (estimated)
Complete Lifestyle show with 200 exhibitors (estimated)
Premier location @ Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
Full trade day - Friday 25th July
Industry and government endorsement
Celebrities, Industry Professionals & Experts
Exciting trade & public demonstration and seminar programs

Key Interest Features:
Demonstration Stage
Seminar Room
Organic Vineyard
Ethical Fashion Show
Organic Farmers Market Display

Hall 1, Sydney Exhibition Centre,
02 9451 4747 / exhibitors@organicexpo.com.au


Climate Change Summit:
25-¬26 July
at Darling Harbour in Sydney.
For more information contact Glen Frost on (02) 9489 9010 or glenforest@frocomm.com.au,
or visit www.climatechangesummit.com.au

International Friendship Day
3rd of August

Hiroshima Day
6th of August

International Day of the World's Indigenous People
9th of August

ECO EXPO AUSTRALIA
24th August, 2008
Sydney Olympic Park - Sports Centre (Olympic Boulevard)
For Further information contact:
Event Director on 0406 756 136 or
Email: expomania@bigpond.com

National Threatened Species Day
7th of September

Sustainable House Day
13th and 14th of September



If you are thinking about making some changes to your home, to make it more comfortable and save on your energy and water costs. Then there is no better way of getting information than from others who have done it before.

Visit a house in your neighbourhood and learn what you can do to make a difference in your home.

For more information and to find an open house in your neighbourhood, log onto www.sustainablehouseday.com
Tickets can be purchased at any house visited for $5 per person per house, children free. All funds go towards running the event, which is managed by ANZSES, Australia and New Zealand Solar Energy Society.

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
16th of September

Clean up the World Weekend
19th of September

International Day of Peace
21st of September

Carbon Solutions Forum (www.carbonsolutionsforum.com)
22-23 September, Sofitel, Melbourne 9-10 October, Convention Centre, Sydney

Ethical Investor’s 2nd annual conference and exhibition showcases strategies and solutions for reducing businesses’ carbon intensity. This year, we examine what has changed in the area of standards and what is considered best practice through the real-life experiences of companies going through the process. We will also explore what can be achieved in future carbon reduction in view of the impending Garnaut Review.

For more information, or to register your interest please contact Cheryl on 02 9555 2358 Cheryl.samarasinghe@ethicalinvestor.com.au or visit www.carbonsolutionsforum.com

National Bird Day
29th of September

Sustainable House Day 2008
13th – 14th September
To take part in Sustainable House Day 2008 as a householder or as a volunteer and register your sustainable house please email julien@anzses.org or call our ANZSES promotion office on 02 9280 0616

October 2008

World Habitat Day
6th of September

International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
8th of October

World Food Day
16th of October

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
17th of October

World United Nations Day
24th of October

World Development Information Day
24th of October

Save Water Save Energy Expo 2008
19 – 17 October
Building a house? Drought proofing your garden? Greening your home or workplace?
Then don't miss Australia's largest showcase of products and services which save water and energy.
Green building products, solar hot water servicess & heating, rain tanks, grey water systems, energy efficient appliances and lighting, water savers, and much more.
See, try and buy everything for your home, workplace and garden to cut your water and energy bills.
Learn from the free seminars, get advice from the experts, and buy using the various government rebates.
The Save Water Save Energy Expo is held in partnership with Sustainability Victoria Many households and businesses want to make changes and become more ResourceSmart, but are not sure how. The Save Water Save Energy Expo will provide the forum for visitors to gather information from the experts and make informed decisions on how they can reduce the environmental and hip pocket impacts of their energy and water use.
For all enquiries contact:
Exhibitions and Events Australia Pty Ltd
86-88 Charles Street
KEW VIC 3101
Phone: 03 9276 5555
Fax: 03 9855 2916
Email: savewatersaveenergyexpo@eea.net.au
Web: www.savewatersaveenergyexpo.com.au

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