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1 day Intensive: Environment and Sustainability - Rising to the Challenge

Submitted by erisj on Wed, 16/07/2008 - 4:50pm
Nov 1 2008 - 00:48
Australia/West

Saturday 1st November, 2008: One Day Intensive 10am - 4:30pm

Environment and Sustainability - Rising to the Challenge

Presenter: Irina Cattalini - Director of Social Policy, WACOSS (Western Australian Council of Social Service Inc)

Participants can expect to gain an introductory understanding of environmental issues nationally and internationally.  The session will feature a mix of tutorial, chat, discussion, and workshop activities.

The topics covered will include;

  • · an overview of major trends
  • · the basics of climate change science
  • · the key issues in climate policy debates
  • · the justice and equity dimensions of environmental impacts and responses
  • · the complexity of the sustainability challenge

Suggested Reading Material: 

· ACF National Agenda for a Sustainable Australia http://www.acfonline.org.au/uploads/res/2007_National_Agenda_final.pdf

· The Big Fix, by Ian Lowe, published by Black Inc.

Presenter: Irina Cattalini

Irina Cattalini is Director of Social Policy at the Western Australian Council of Social Services. She represents the interests of vulnerable and disadvantaged Western Australians on numerous government, private and community boards and committees.
 
Prior to joining WACOSS, Irina worked with the Conservation Council of Western Australia on a number of energy and climate related policy and projects. She is a member of the Council and Board of the Australian Conservation Foundation.
 
Irina brings together a combination of experiences from the environmental and social services sectors. She believes that harmonising the interests of people and the environment is critical to the transition to a just and sustainable future for Australia.

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Daily rates per 1-day Intensive (i.e.per Module)
Participant Category
Cost (per Module inc GST)             
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Unwaged / Student
$25.00

Under 18s, TAFE and University students; low income, disability or other adult concession card.  Proof of ID required.
Retiree  
$35.00
 
Waged Adult  
$50.00
 
NGO
$100.00 
NGOs and educational institutions
Corporate / Government 
$150.00
Corporate and Government
Optional assessment
$25
   Not eligible for concession or discount.
Optional book purchase (see below) + advance posting to you 
$40
   For book + postage within Australia; $45 if overseas.  Not eligible for concession or discount.
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