- Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand

23 July 2020

EIANZ Board Statement | EPBC Act Review Interim Report

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).

21 July 2020

New articles | Australasian Journal of Environmental Management

Please enjoy these newly released AJEM articles. For members with a journal subscription, visit the member centre to view the articles. Visit our website to find out more about the Institute’s journal and subscription - discounts available for members! Learn more >

3 July 2020

Farewell Danielle Bolton

This week the Institute says goodbye to SEQ’s Secretariat, Danielle Bolton. For 18 years Danielle has been the backbone of the SEQ Division, providing members with professional development events in the form of meetings, conferences and webinars. This was all done with a smile and a cheeky sense of fun!

12 June 2020

EIANZ Board and Heritage Special Interest Section Statement

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.

12 June 2020

Launch of SIA and SEA Communities of Practice

For the past several years the Impact Assessment Special Interest Section has hosted two informal ‘working groups’ - on Social Impact Assessment and on Strategic Environmental Assessment. Both groups have been active in sharing good practice, holding workshops and drafting submissions to the EPBC Act Review.

21 May 2020

Board Statement on COVID-19

The EIANZ Board has issued a statement recognising the importance of managing the environment despite the challenges associated with the pandemic.

8 May 2020

CEnvP Scheme | COVID-19 Update and Changes

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.

7 May 2020

EIANZ's EPBC Act Review submission

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.

24 April 2020

New Articles: Australasian Journal of Environmental Management (AJEM)

Two new articles have been released in the Australasian Journal of Environmental Management

9 April 2020

Submission on Proposed NPS Indigenous Biodiversity 2019

The New Zealand Chapter recently lodged a comprehensive submission on the National Policy Statement on Indigenous Biodiversity.

9 April 2020

The Australasian Journal of Environmental Management is now a digital exclusive

2 April 2020

EIANZ operations and COVID-19 Update

4 March 2020

EIANZ’s response to bushfires, drought and floods

21 February 2020

EPBC Act Review Update | 21st February 2020

The Institute is in the final stages of compiling responses for the submission to the Discussion Paper before the April 17 deadline.

If you have any comments or expertise relating to the below questions, please be sure to contact us at advocacy@eianz.org.

5 February 2020

New Articles available in the latest edition of the Australasian Journal of Environmental Management

31 January 2020

EIANZ Fellow Dr Tom Beer interviewed by franceinfo on Australia's devastating bushfires

Over 30 years ago, he was already sounding the alarm. Tom Beer is a former scientist at CSIRO, the Australian government body for scientific research. "I was hired in 1986 to conduct a study on the effects of climate change on fires," he told franceinfo. In his results, published two years later, he made an alarming observation: "We discovered that there would be a dramatic increase in the severity of fires."

20 January 2020

EPBC Act Review Submission Deadline Extended to April 17

16 January 2020

EIANZ Sustainability Policy & Action Plan

15 January 2020

Updated Open for Consultations Page

EIANZ prides itself on encouraging and enabling its members to play an active role in shaping policy and contributing their expertise to environmental issues.

The Open for Consultation page has been updated with the latest opportunities to offer your knowledge on environmental matters, across Australia and New Zealand.

If you have any comments or items to add, please let us know at office(at)eianz.org.

4 November 2019

Environment Institute calls for more action on climate change and stronger national environmental laws

18 October 2019

UCapture Partnership: Offsetting EIANZ's Carbon Footprint

EIANZ has partnered with UCapture to work towards offsetting the carbon footprint of our 2019 Annual Conference.

5 June 2019

World Environment Day

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.

6 May 2019

ACIUCN: Starting the conversation on Australia's priorities for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework | A synthesis of views

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

29 April 2019

EIANZ 2019 Annual Conference - Call for Papers released

EIANZ 2019 Annual Conference - Call for Papers and Sponsorship Prospectus released

10 May 2018

How to Address Wicked Problems | Tu Kaha Conference Outcomes

Delegates at the 2017 Tu Kaha: Stand Tall in New Zealand conference have developed recommendations for addressing wicked environmental problems.

8 May 2018

Applications invited for the Qualifications Accreditation Scheme

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.

4 May 2018

Open for consultation

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)

31 October 2017

Congratulations to this year's Merit Award winners

The 2017 Merit Award winners were announced at our Gala Dinner. Congratulations to the worthy winners

31 October 2017

Welcome to the new EIANZ Board

The results of this year’s election were declared at the EIANZ Annual General Meeting on 31 October 2017

10 August 2017

EIANZ Merit Award nominations open

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.

19 July 2017

Members: ‘Opt in’ and connect through our new member directory

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'.

8 May 2017

Thank you to our EIANZ volunteers

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.

20 March 2017

Dealing with uncertainty in impact assessment

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.

19 January 2017

Are your membership details up to date?

You can easily manage your contact and membership details by logging into our website and visiting the Member Centre.

16 September 2016

Changes to your Journal subscription

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.

12 July 2016

EIANZ recognised as a Climate Adaptation Champion

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.

1 June 2016

EIANZ's message to all parties contesting the 2016 Federal Election

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.

24 February 2016

National Principles for Environmental Information

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.

30 October 2015

Congratulations to the EIANZ 2015 Merit Award winners

The EIANZ Merit Awards were presented at our Annual Conference Gala Dinner on 29 October 2015. Congratulations to this year's recipients.

30 October 2015

New EIANZ Board announced at Annual General Meeting

The outcome of the 2015 EIANZ Board elections was announced at the Institute's Annual General Meeting on 30 October 2015.

22 July 2015

Register now for the EIANZ Annual Conference

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.

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