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The EIANZ Board has released a statement in response to the Interim Report of the Independent Review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
The Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) shares the widespread concern voiced by heritage professionals, Aboriginal People and the wider community over the destruction by Rio Tinto of the 46,000 year old Juukan Gorge rockshelters in the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) lands in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
COVID-19 is having a wide-reaching impact on people, communities, and businesses at global, national, state, and local levels. In addition to personal disruption, the Board and Program Office for the Certified Environmental Practitioner Scheme recognise the negative effects the pandemic is having on businesses and the economy, as well as the cancellation of face to face events and activities.
We are pleased to share with you our submission to the independent review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. This submission explores ways in which the existing regulatory framework can be made to work more effectively.
Our submission represents the views of our members; it was developed by a working group of highly qualified and experienced members and endorsed by the Institute’s Board. It was informed by an extensive member and public consultation process. This included a series of online forums which provided environmental practitioners with an opportunity to discuss ideas and provide direct feedback on the review process. The responses address the questions outlined in the discussion paper and the recommendations formed draw from case studies and expertise of highly qualified environmental practitioners.
EIANZ would like to thank everyone involved in this submission and will continue to connect with you throughout the review process.
Environment Institute calls for more action on climate change and stronger national environmental laws
EIANZ has partnered with UCapture to work towards offsetting the carbon footprint of our 2019 Annual Conference.
Today is World Environment Day and 2019’s theme is Clean Air. Air pollution affects people around the world. Many EIANZ members specialise in limiting and monitoring air pollution, informing policies ensuring the public aren’t exposed to harmful airborne toxins. Evidence-based work is crucial to securing the health of our planet and its people.
On March 13 the ACIUCN met in Brisbane for a workshop on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. Views and ideas form the workshop were incorporated into a document titled: Starting the conversation on Australia's priorities for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework: A synthesis of views
EIANZ 2019 Annual Conference - Call for Papers and Sponsorship Prospectus released
Delegates at the 2017 Tu Kaha: Stand Tall in New Zealand conference have developed recommendations for addressing wicked environmental problems.
EIANZ has established a scheme for the accreditation of qualifications in environmental science and environmental management and is now seeking applications for accreditation from universities.
Around Australia and New Zealand, there are many opportunities to have your say. We've compiled a list of some of them. (Updated 04/05/2018)
Emma Taylor discusses EIANZ ACT's recent Impact Assessment Forum, attended by 50 environmental practitioners.
Kelly Lee MEIANZ discusses her experience with the mentoring program and encourages members to get involved.
Samantha Hovar took part in EIANZ and the Australian National University's internship program. She shares a bit about her experience and some lessons learnt.
The 2017 Merit Award winners were announced at our Gala Dinner. Congratulations to the worthy winners
The results of this year’s election were declared at the EIANZ Annual General Meeting on 31 October 2017
Nominations are open for the 2017 EIANZ Merit Awards. The Merit Awards recognise those who have made an outstanding contribution to the Institute and the environment profession. Jon Womersley FEIANZ CEnvP, 2016 winner of the Institute's highest honour, the Simon Molesworth Award, and Fiona Gainsford FEIANZ CEnvP, last year's winner of the Mary Lou Morris Award share a bit about their involvement in the Institute and what being recognised for their contribution meant to them.
Our website now features a public member directory. The directory is a new way for you to connect with other members, build your professional networks and publicly profile your expertise. Update your details now to 'opt in'.
EIANZ would not exist without the ongoing commitment, dedication, passion and expertise of volunteers. This National Volunteer week, we are taking the opportunity to say thank you to all our volunteers in Australia and New Zealand: our Board, Advisory Council, Committee members, and others who volunteer their time and expertise with us.
Impact assessment (IA) relies upon being able to predict changes that may occur to environmental and social systems, values and resources as the result of a proposed action. As these predictions may trigger significant decisions about a development proposal, including a decision about whether to proceed, the accuracy of these predictions is clearly important.
The EIANZ and the Australian National University (ANU) have signed an Internship Agreement that provides all members and their workplaces access to the University’s Internship Program. This program enables students to gain academic credit while working with a host organisation. This is a great chance for EIANZ members to access motivated students, gain extra input on a particular project or field work and provide quality, practical work-place exposure for the environmental scientists of the future.
We have listened to your feedback and as a result, we are introducing changes to journal subscriptions. In keeping with our environmental values, your journal subscription will now be provided as an online subscription.
EIANZ was honoured to be acknowledged as a Climate Adaptation Champion for 2015-16 by the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) for our Learning to Adapt program.
The EIANZ has called on all parties contesting the 2016 Federal election to adopt policies requiring that environmental impact assessments (EIAs) be signed off by certified professionals.
The Australian Government released new National Principles for Environmental Information in December 2015. The principles will help guide Australian Government information custodians in making their environmental information more accessible and re-useable. Find out more here or view the principles.
The EIANZ Merit Awards were presented at our Annual Conference Gala Dinner on 29 October 2015. Congratulations to this year's recipients.
The outcome of the 2015 EIANZ Board elections was announced at the Institute's Annual General Meeting on 30 October 2015.
The EIANZ Annual Conference brings together environmental practitioners from across Australia and New Zealand and will provide a valuable opportunity for timely and candid discussion. Don't miss out on your chance to challenge the status quo. Registration are now open.
In March 2014, the ACT Division held a successful one-day event on the environmental impacts of light rail.
EIANZ acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the traditional custodians of Australia and Māori as the tangata whenua (original people of the land) of Aotearoa/New Zealand.