Week of Events
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Desertification is the degradation of land in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas. It is caused primarily by human activities and climatic variations. Desertification does not refer to the expansion of existing deserts. It occurs because dryland ecosystems, which cover over one third of the world‘s land area, are extremely vulnerable to overexploitation and inappropriate…
Liveable Cities Conference: Webinar Series 2020
Liveable Cities Conference: Webinar Series 2020
Liveable Cities Conference: Webinar Series 2020 is a three-part series designed to equip you with advanced strategies for sustainable city creation. Obtain vital knowledge and the tools you need to achieve your goals through the tuition of successfully proven case studies. Propel into the future of sustainability in your city during this critical time and…
The Future of Cities – How will a global pandemic influence Urban Design?
The Future of Cities – How will a global pandemic influence Urban Design?
Will there be a lasting legacy to city planning, design & management..? Join Stephen Yarwood (City Planner, Australian urban futurist and the former Lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide) as he explores the implications of a global pandemic and the opportunities it offers for us to rethink our urban spaces. Sharing scenarios, strategies & actions, Stephen will offer…
OZWATER’20 online – Thirst for Action|Kundu warpu wayinthi
OZWATER’20 online – Thirst for Action|Kundu warpu wayinthi
The Ozwater’20 Online program will feature content from our original program in a slightly adapted way. Some things you’ll find familiar within the program include the different themed streams, keynote presentations at the beginning of the day’s proceedings, and opportunities for Q&A with the presenters. What’s different is how you’ll be able to watch and…
OZWATER’20 online – Thirst for Action|Kundu warpu wayinthi
OZWATER’20 online – Thirst for Action|Kundu warpu wayinthi
The Ozwater’20 Online program will feature content from our original program in a slightly adapted way. Some things you’ll find familiar within the program include the different themed streams, keynote presentations at the beginning of the day’s proceedings, and opportunities for Q&A with the presenters. What’s different is how you’ll be able to watch and…
Runoff and groundwater responses to climate change in South West Australia
Runoff and groundwater responses to climate change in South West Australia
The South West of WA has experienced a drying trend since about 1975, something which is increasingly becoming evident in parts of the word with a Mediterranean climate. In the South West, the drying, along with higher temperatures, has resulted in profound changes that were initially hard to detect from year-to-year variability. While runoff seems initially…