By Andrea Pradilla, Director of GRI Latin America Latin America will be at the forefront of major global discussions on biodiversity this year. For the first time, my home country of Colombia will host the UN Conference of the Parties on Biodiversity (COP16), which starts on 21 October in the city of Cali. COP16: local […]
Sustainability is now a primary driver of value for Australians. New research by global consultancy firm Simon-Kucher reveals while half of the nation’s consumers are willing to pay a premium for environmental products, brands are pricing their products just above their purchase limits. Over 1,000 Australians were surveyed as part of a larger global report gauging […]
TOMRA, a global market leader in circular economy technology and solutions, has taken on the role of Business Champion for the Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP), the landmark framework developed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the One Planet Network (OPN) to enable accountability and address key gaps in scaling […]
YEA technology integrates software and hardware to support all-scenario needs of buses Launch coincides with the debut of Yutong’s E7S electric bus Company introduces its first Australian-manufactured E12 battery electric chassis Yutong announces Global Carbon Free Forest initiative pledging to plant a tree for every bus sold Yutong, a global leading manufacturer of buses and […]
A first of its kind docuseries with Australia’s leading ‘eco-warriors’ has been released to help inspire, educate and activate the next generation around climate action. A new YouTube and TikTok series, Stay Tuned To Our Planet (STTOP), has launched in Australia to equip young people with the tools they need to take climate action and […]
Toorak Times is (at 50 years +) Australia’s longest-running local independent newspaper banner that provides a platform for citizen journalism and now hosting sustainability-focused content directly from Eco Voice. “It is with great pleasure that the Toorak Times now provides its longstanding audience with sustainability-focused content directly via Eco Voice,” said Tim Langdon, Publisher of […]
A UNESCO and IUCN assessment of the status of species reveals that UNESCO World Heritage sites harbour over 20% of mapped global species richness within just 1% of the Earth’s surface. Safeguarding these biodiversity hotspots is essential if the the Kunming – Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is to be achieved. UNESCO is appealing to the 195 […]
Last year, BLUETTI released its first modular home energy storage system – the EP600 – in Europe to great success. This top player is now launching the brand new EP760 model for Australian users to respond to the growing calls for a powerful and affordable home backup system. […]
(Left to right: Paul Riley, Founder and Vanessa Vongsouthi, Research Founder) Queanbeyan region to become home to a world-class leader in infinite recycling and decarbonised plastic management Australian enviro-tech startup, Samsara Eco, is creating Australia’s first infinite recycling Research & Development (R&D) facility. Positioned within the Poplars Innovation Precinct at Jerrabomberra, Queanbeyan in Regional NSW, the […]
Engineers Australia Australia’s most respected engineering and climate experts will headline the 2023 Climate Smart Engineering Conference, (CSE23), Engineers Australia’s flagship event to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 29 and 30 November 2023. “Since its foundation in 2021, CSE has become a focal point for debate and knowledge sharing. Last year, CSE22 explored […]
InkHunter mural at the Australian National Maritime Museum Australian National Maritime Museum The Australian National Maritime Museum has unveiled a commissioned mural from local artist InkHunter, that promotes ocean health as a priority for public awareness and action. Entitled Shallow Iridescence, it reflects the museum’s priority of ocean health and sustainability. It is intended to provoke a sense […]