Welcome to this week's Institute Insider
The EIANZ Annual Conference is just under a month away and we’ve released an expanded program this week detailing the discussions that will explore what is ‘Shaping the future of the environment profession’. If you haven’t already secured your place at the conference, you can register here and there’s also the option to attend the sessions online.
A reminder that nominations are open for EIANZ Fellows and the EIANZ Merit Awards. The Policy and Standards Committee is also still interested in hearing from members who can help them progress their work.
We have some great professional development opportunities coming up at the Institute in October. The NZ Chapter will be hosting a ‘Selling your skills’ webinar next week for our students and early career professionals, the ACT Division are hosting their popular environment and soils short course the following week, and the TAS Division are hosting a webinar on Aboriginal cultural burn practices that are protecting and managing endangered grassland at Hobart Airport. Details on these and all our events can be found below and on the website.
Stay safe, stay connected.
In this edition:
Institute news
Event news
Professional development
Of interest
In case you missed it
Open for submission
Jobs board
Institute news
EIANZ submission on the Safeguard Mechanism reform consultation paper
The Climate Change Special Interest Section has submitted feedback on the Australian Government’s Safeguard Mechanism Reforms consultation paper. The response addresses the government’s questions around reforming the Safeguard Mechanism to help industry reduce emissions in line with Australia’s climate targets.
Read the submission here >
EIANZ submission to the NSW Government’s inquiry into the Integrity of the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme
The Institute made a submission to the NSW Government’s inquiry into the Integrity of the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme in September this year. This follows from a submission EIANZ made in September last year.
Read the submission here >
Australasian Journal of Environmental Management (AJEM) | New article available
The AJEM has recently published a new article: ‘Climate change mitigation discourses in the institutional instruments that shape catchment governance in Queensland, Australia' (Lisa McIlwain, Claudia Baldwin, Catherine Manathunga, Julia Baird & Gary Pickering). The AJEM is the Institute's industry journal containing the latest in environmental management research. Members with a subscription can access their copy in the Member Centre and subscription discounts are available for all EIANZ Members.
Learn more about the AJEM >
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Event news
EIANZ 2022 Annual Conference | 26-28 October 2022 | Expanded program available
The program for the EIANZ 2022 Annual Conference is now available and has been expanded to include details on the session presentations. Join us in Townsville to explore the changes and emerging trends in technology, workplaces and education, and what they mean for the future of the environment profession.
View the program >
Register for the conference >
Thanks to conference sponsors Ravenswood Gold (bronze), Herbert Smith Freehills (bronze), Cardno now Stantec (bronze and trade display) and NGH (trade display) for their support.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities view the prospectus >
Professional development
View all upcoming EIANZ events >
Of interest
NZ | First phase-out of problematic plastics to commence
From Saturday 1 October, it will be illegal to provide, sell or manufacture a number of problematic plastics in Aotearoa New Zealand. This includes single use plastic cotton buds, certain PVC food trays and containers, and single use plastic drink stirrers.
Learn more here >
Australian Heritage Grants 2022-2023 | Now open
The Australian Heritage Grants Program aims to improve recognition, conservation, preservation and access to the heritage values of National Heritage Listed places. The program also aims to increase community engagement and raise awareness of listed sites. Applications close Monday 7 November.
Learn more >
Southern cassowaries spotted in northern Cape York
In a great development for this endangered bird, a group of southern cassowaries have been spotted in the northern tip of Australia’s mainland for the first time in decades.
Read more here >
In case you missed it
EIANZ Fellowship | Nominations now open
Fellowship recognises the leading role that a current, Full Member has played in the environment profession over a period of at least ten years. To submit a nomination, download and complete the form and send it to office@eianz.org by Monday 10 October. There are guidelines and a sample form available to assist with your nomination.
Find out more and nominate here >
EIANZ Merit Awards | Nominations now open
Nominations for this year’s Merit Awards are now open. This year six awards will be presented, with four decided from nominations by EIANZ members. Winners will be presented with their awards during the EIANZ 2022 Annual Conference Gala Dinner in Townsville. If you know someone who would be a worthy recipient, nominate them by Monday 10 October.
Find out more and nominate here >
CEnvP Scheme Service Award | Nominations now open
The CEnvP Scheme Service Award celebrates and recognises the exceptional volunteer contribution to the values, success, and development of the Certified Environmental Practitioner Scheme in the areas of positive leadership, technical contribution, initiative, and reliability. The award is open to all regardless of CEnvP status and nominations are open until Wednesday 5 October.
Learn more and nominate here >
EIANZ letter to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy
The EIANZ Policy and Standards Committee recently submitted a letter on behalf of the Institute to the Hon. Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy. The letter welcomes the Australian Government’s increased focus on climate change and outlines a suite of recommendations for climate change action.
Read the letter here >
Open for submission
Inquiry into the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Save the Koala) Bill 2021 – supplementary submissions | Parliament of Australia, Environment and Communications Legislation Committee | Closes 30 Sep 2022
Learn more >
Proposed changes to NZ ETS limit and price control settings for units for 2022 | Ministry for the Environment / Manatū Mō Te Taiao | Closes 6 Oct 2022
Learn more >
National Electric Vehicle Strategy: consultation paper | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Closes 31 Oct 2022
Learn more >
Draft National Environmental Management Plan on PFAS | Heads of EPAs of Australia and New Zealand (HEPA) | Closes 20 Dec 2022
Learn more >
Lake Eyre Basin Strategic Plan | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Closes 3 Nov 2022
Learn more >
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Jobs board
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