Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand

This important forum focused on current issues and future policy and regulatory directions in environmental and natural
resource management in Queensland. It was a unique opportunity for Environmental Professionals to examine and
contrast the perspectives and visions of the Directors-General of government agencies with responsibilities in the
environmental and natural resource sectors.

The destruction of natural landscapes for such things as urban housing and mining projects provide environmental managers with seemingly insurmountable challenges when it comes to biodiversity conservation. The environmental impact statement (EIS), through the inclusion of such management strategies as rehabilitation and offsets, should provide a roadmap for achieving the best possible outcomes for both the proponent and the protection of Australia’s biodiversity. But is this currently the case?

Another sell out EIANZ-SEQ event!

Climate change, water shortages, rising crude oil prices and an expanding population are causing the community to question the resilience of our current farming and food supply systems. In the near future localised food production – integrated into the city’s infrastructures – might well be a key factor in securing access to affordable and healthy food for new and existing communities. This forum makes a strong case for localised integrated food production in a Slim City – the resource and carbon efficient city of the future.

The EIANZ SEQ was proud to present the Green Tie Ball to celebrate the achievements of the environmental profession and Earth Hour. Organisations were encouraged to bring clients and staff to share our joint commitment in making a difference.

This forum explored the underlying principles of offsets as well as the "nuts and bolts" of the policies as they apply to projects undergoing Development Approval. 

EIANZ-SEQ held a half day forum to explore the realistic options of Australia’s future energy supply.  Speakers came from diverse backgrounds and covered some of the key issues relating to our future energy supply.

Every day, individuals and organisations at various levels find themselves in situations that may conflict with what is considered to be ethically and morally correct, placing them (and possibly others) in a decision-making position that may potentially jeopardize their career/credibility, either in the near future, or years later.

The EIANZ and IAP2 held a 1 day conference exploring the practices of impact assessment and community consultation.  This conference was the first of its kind and provided practitioners from both fields the opportunity to hear industry experts through keynote presentations, case studies and workshops.