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Environment Protection Amendment Bill 2018 is issued

News
22 June 2018

The Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability, Dr Gillian Sparkes, welcomes the Environment Protection Amendment Bill 2018 introduced into Parliament yesterday by the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio MP. 

Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2018

The 2018 Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals: an all-new visual guide to data and development

News
18 June 2018

The World Bank has released the 2018 Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With over 180 maps and charts, the new publication shows the progress societies are making towards the 17 SDGs. 

Dr Rebecca Koss at Victorian Catchments Summit

Discussing the State of the Yarra at the Victorian Catchments Summit

Update
14 June 2018

The Yarra River is an iconic high-profile natural flowing system within Victoria. 

Plastic pollution by Waste Wise Products

Beat Plastic Pollution this World Environment Day

From the Commissioner
5 June 2018

This year’s World Environment Day theme is beating plastic pollution. This 5 June, the environment will be celebrated in more than 100 countries and #BeatPlasticPollution is the tag that will be used worldwide. Plastic pollution is a global issue – but it must also be tackled with local action. Everyone has a role to play.

Environment Connect: Better understanding, better outcomes

News
4 June 2018

Thank you to Tim Piper of AiGroup for the invitation to speak to the Environment Connect Group at AiGroup in Melbourne last week. 

Better buildings by Sustainability Victoria

Why some office buildings don't pass the emissions test

News
4 June 2018

Buildings account for 23 per cent of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions after energy generation and transport.

Air quality image EPA

A new board to lead EPA Victoria into a new era

Update
25 May 2018

For the first time since it was established in 1971, from 1 July 2018 EPA Victoria will have a governing board. 

Shared Value by FSG

Biodiversity 2037 – A bold 20-year plan and an opportunity to invest in Victoria's environment

From the Commissioner
8 May 2018

We heard a compelling case for the creation of Shared Value at the excellent Shared Value Summit Asia Pacific on 18 April 2018 in Sydney. 

2018 Australasian Network for Ecology & Transportation

2018 Australasian Network For Ecology & Transport Conference

Event
2 May 2018

Science Writer Rebecca Koss was a keynote speaker at the 2018 Australasian Network For Ecology & Transport Conference.

Dr Gillian Sparkes in Benalla

2018 Alpine Valley Community Leadership Program

From the Commissioner
30 April 2018

The Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability Dr Gillian Sparkes participated in the 2018 Alpine Valley Community Leadership Program at the Mokoan Hub.

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