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Environmental risk accounting to encourage sustainable, adaptive management practices

Summary:
The process of preparing environmental risk accounts is explored in which community learning is harnessed and enables stakeholders to reduce their collective impact on the natural environment, with a case study of managed water resources (Murray).
Start:
Thursday, July 04, 2013 - 6:00pm
Guest Speakers:
Associate Prof Dr Kala Saravanamuthu, Newcastle Business School, University of Newcastle.

The Hunter Environmental Institute

The Hunter Environmental Institute (HEI) was established in 1988 to provide a forum for the interaction of people working in environmentally oriented fields in the Hunter Region. HEI is a non profit organisation, managed by a committee and operating under a formal Constitution.

Our major events are our bi-monthly afternoon meetings featuring presentations by guest speakers (or panels) on a specific issue within the broad range of environmental topics.  The meetings are held in a semi-formal setting, providing an opportunity for a presentation on a specialist topic with time for questions. This is followed by discussion and networking with others interested in environmental issues in the Hunter Region.  HEI seminars are often held at Customs House Hotel, located opposite Newcastle Train Station overlooking the Newcastle (Hunter River) foreshore.

Often the networking organisation, Greendrinks, follows on after the seminars with an informal evening of interactions (http://www.greendrinks.org//Newcastle).

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    Environmental Property Services is a boutique environmental and economic consultancy that offers considerable capability and commercial experience to service our clients with multi-disciplinary strategic and technical expertise. We advise companies, private individuals, Government and funding agencies throughout Australia and pride ourselves on adding value to our clients’ projects.
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    Engenicom – a division of the UGM Group – draws upon a wealth of experience gained from projects in the mining, energy, rail, civil and construction industries. We provide our clients with a unique combination of engineering, construction, environmental, safety and commercial management expertise to provide complete, practical and flexible project management solutions. We have offices or workshops in Newcastle, Teralba, Maitland, Mudgee and Slade Point (Qld). Engenicom provides the following Project and Commercail Management services: * Risk assessment and management * Contract preparation and administration * Cost control and reporting * Project closeout * Regulatory approvals and compliance * Major project approvals * Construction safety and environment plans * Design management * Defects liability management * Pre-construction approvals * Project expenditure due diligence reviews * Project feasibility modelling and planning * Internal and project auditing * Policy and procedure review
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  3. Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment

    The Tom Farrell Institute believes in regional solutions for a sustainable future. We assist the University of Newcastle deliver those solutions in the Hunter and Central Coast Region, through its teaching, research and community engagement. Our focus is on developing partnerships with and building support from governments, community groups, and business and industry interests. Our Advisory Board combines unique experience with expertise in environmental issues and management. Our broad agenda requires a multidisciplinary approach. We aim to integrate the tools of science and technology with cultural, social and economic values, and regional expertise. We support research into ecosystems and sustainable regions, and provide knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
    The Tom Farrell Institute assists the University of Newcastle to deliver environmental solutions, through its community engagement and focus on developing regional partnerships.
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    Room V32, Ground Floor, Mathematics Building, Faculty of Science and IT
    Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
    Phone:02 4921 5700
    Fax:02 4921 5033