Welcome to this week's Institute Insider
In environment news, US President Joe Biden will be hosting the Leaders Summit on Climate next week, which has renewed media attention on the Morrison government’s inadequate response to the climate crisis. Reports published this week in both Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand have also raised concerns around both countries meeting their Paris Agreement targets.
At the Institute this week, we have commenced work on a program for members and CEnvPs to build their capacity around Indigenous knowledge, values and rights. We are currently seeking input from Indigenous collaborators and experts to help develop this program – further information can be found below.
In event news, our Organised Reasoning workshops run by Dr Glenn Brown have been a great success this year with all current sessions fully booked. If you are still interested in attending this workshop we are planning another one for late July. Keep an eye on our events page and future editions of the Institute Insider for details.
Stay safe, stay connected.
In this edition:
Institute news
Professional development
Of interest
In case you missed it
Open for submission
Recently released publications
Jobs board
Institute news
Seeking Indigenous collaborators and experts
One outcome from the workshops to discuss proposed changes to the EIANZ Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, was the need for further training around Indigenous knowledge, values, and rights. The Institute is working on a professional development program to address this and we seek your assistance.
If you or someone you know has experience in Indigenous land/water management, working with Indigenous communities, or is an Indigenous knowledge practitioner in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact Nicole Brown, Executive Officer (nicole@eianz.org).
EIANZ Fellowship nominations | Closing next week
Fellowship recognises the leading role that a current, Full Member has played in the environment profession over a period of at least ten years. The Institute currently has 75 Fellows – you can read more about them here. If you have someone you would like to nominate, please complete the form and send it to office@eianz.org by Friday 23 April 2021. There are guidelines and a sample form available to assist with your nomination.
Download the form here >
Professional development
EIANZ events
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Other events
Of interest
Aotearoa New Zealand passes climate change law for the financial sector
This week, Aotearoa New Zealand introduced the Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosure and Other Matters) Amendment Bill. It is the first country in the world to introduce a law that requires the financial sector to disclose the impacts of climate change on their business and explain how they will manage climate-related risks and opportunities.
Learn more >
Legal fund to protect pockets of unburnt forest
WWF Australia and the Environmental Defenders Office are setting up a legal fund for community groups to protect pockets of forest that avoided damage in the 2019-20 Australian bushfires.
Learn more >
Ecosystem Insider | March 2021 edition
The March 2021 edition of Ecosystem Insider (from the IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management) is now available online.
View here >
In case you missed it
Position statement | Environmental Practice and Natural Disaster Resilience
The Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand has released a position statement and supporting documents to help environmental practitioners take a lead role in using natural assets to reduce the impacts of natural disasters on our communities and infrastructure.
Learn more here >
Open for submission
George Alexander Foundation Fellowships | International Specialised Skills Institute (ISSI) | closes 23 Apr 2021
This fellowship is an opportunity for people aged 18-35 years "to acquire higher-level skills and drive leading practice and innovation in Australia". Five AU$10,000 fellowships are available.
Learn more >
Committee and Panel Appointments (Expressions of Interest) | Heritage Council of NSW | Closes 2 May 2021
The Heritage Council of NSW is seeking to appoint members to the State Heritage Register Committee (4 vacancies), Approvals Committee (4 vacancies), Heritage Advisory Panel (7 vacancies) and Technical Advisory Panel (5 vacancies).
Learn more and apply >
Phasing out fossil fuels in process heat | Ministry for the Environment / Manatū Mō Te Taiao | Closes 20 May 2021
The Ministry for the Environment / Manatū Mō Te Taiao is inviting feedback on their recently released proposal. The document examines how Aotearoa New Zealand can effectively reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions through industry adopting more energy efficient practices.
Learn more >
Te Pūtea Whakamauru Para – Waste Minimisation Fund (Expression of Interest) | Ministry for the Environment / Manatū Mō Te Taiao | Closes 21 May 2021
Te Pūtea Whakamauru Para – The Waste Minimisation Fund provides funding to projects that increase the reuse, recovery and recycling of materials.
Learn more >
2021 Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science | Australian Government, Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources | Closes 28 May 2021
The Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science recognises excellence through innovative research and community engagement projects. AU$10,000 in prize money is available and projects of varying size and scope are eligible.
Learn more >
View more open submissions here >
Recently released publications
Go for net zero: A practical plan for reliable, affordable, low-emissions electricity | Grattan Institute | 11 Apr 2021
This report provides an economic model of what a National Electricity Market could look like in Australia.
Learn more >
Read the report >
New Zealand’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory 1990-2019 | Ministry for the Environment / Manatū Mō Te Taiao | 13 Apr 2021
The latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory “is the official annual report of all anthropogenic (human induced) emissions and removals of greenhouse gases in New Zealand”.
Learn more and read the report >
Changing our ways? Behaviour change and the climate crisis | Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Scaling Behaviour Change | 13 April 2021
This report examines how changes in behaviour towards climate and sustainability goals can help countries meet their Paris Agreement targets. A panel of 31 experts from a range of countries were involved in this report.
Read the report >
Our land 2021 | Stats NZ / Tatauranga Aotearoa & Ministry for the Environment / Manatū Mō Te Taiao | 15 Apr 2021
This report builds on the statistics and stories in Our land 2018 and Environment Aotearoa 2019. The report documents significant changes to Aotearoa New Zealand’s land and soil.
Learn more >
Read the report >
Aim High, Go Fast: Why Emissions Need to Plummet this Decade | Climate Council | 15 April 2021
This report concludes "the majority of emissions cuts need to occur within the next decade to keep global heating to well below 2C and avoid climate catastrophe". Certain parts of the report have been disputed by climate scientists.
Learn more >
Read the report >
Jobs board
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