August 2012 E-newsletter
The Necessary Transition 2012 (26-28 September 2012) will discuss the many transitions taking place: from high to low carbon economies, from gross inequality to egalitarianism, from massive human rights abuses to socially just societies, and from high corruption to societies with high social cohesion and integrity.

The conference will bring together leading international researchers and practitioners to share their knowledge and expertise, and offer answers to many of the pressing questions that must be addressed in the journey towards a sustainable enterprise economy.

If you haven’t already, REGISTER NOW to confirm your place at The Necessary Transition 2012 conference.

Keynote overview: Mark Swilling on his sustainability message and the role the Sustainability Institute plays in educating the next generation. 

When it comes to integrating transitional ideas with economic modelling and urban planning, there’s few more experienced than Mark Swilling. His past experience in urban planning and sustainable city development complement his current roles, including a Professorship at Stellenbosch University and Academic Director of the Sustainability Institute in the Lynedoch EcoVillage, creating a wealth of knowledge, expertise and passion.

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Conference updates

  • Bill Champion, General Manager, Rio Tinto Coal Australia will be providing a keynote speech in place of Doug Ritchie, who has taken up a new position with the company in London. We look forward to hearing from Bill and appreciate Rio Tinto’s commitment to this conference and to building a sustainable enterprise economy.
     
  • The conference will be held at South Bank during the day, whilst the dinner will be held across the river in Brisbane City.
    • Day 1: Ship Inn Function Room, South Bank campus, Griffith University, Cnr Stanley & Sidon Streets, South Bank, Brisbane
    • Day 2 and 3: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Corner Merivale and Glenelg Streets, South Bank, Brisbane
    • Conference dinner: Hilton Hotel, 190 Elizabeth St, Brisbane
  • Please see the conference website for preferred rates at EarthCheck hotels in close proximity to the conference. In addition, the Hilton Hotel (location of the conference dinner) will also provide our conference guests and speakers with a preferred booking rate. See our website for more information.

As well as being added to the conference website, all new conference announcements will be published on the APCSE Facebook page. Follow us to stay updated!

RegistrationRegister now

Registration is available for full or part duration of the conference. Depending on your selected options, registration includes:

  • Admission to one or more days of the conference
  • Access to conference material
  • Welcome drinks and launch of the Necessary Transition Art Exhibition
  • Conference dinner at the Hilton Hotel, with guest speaker Matthew Tukaki (UN Global Compact Network Australia) and entertainment by Queensland Conservatorium of Music
  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

Please see the conference website for a full list of registration pricing and options. Discounted rates are available for students, Griffith University staff, PRME signatories and UNGCNA members.

REGISTER NOW!

What's going on in Brisbane? Sanots City of Lights

We’re looking forward to hosting you in Brisbane in September. The city will be in a festive mode as the month-long Brisbane Festival draws to a close. The festival, held from 8-29 September 2012, showcases music, art, dance, fashion and many other perfomances.

If you are spending any additional time in Brisbane, we suggest you check out the festival programme as there will be come amazing talent on display.

 

 

For more information including the programme outline, speakers and call for papers, visit the conference website or contact us by email or phone (07) 3735 3253. Subscribe to APCSE.