Events

Webinar | The Economics of Public Open Spaces under water scarcity

Online - AWST

What are the benefits and costs of changing conventional public-open-space designs to alternatives that require less water? Through 5 studies, this research addresses the environmental, social, and economic costs and benefits associated with different urban greening strategies. This presentation will be given by Claire Doll who is completing a PhD in environmental economics at the…

AWA WA Student Water Prize Presentation Evening 2023

GHD Boardroom 999 Hay Street, Perth, WA, Australia

Each year our WA Student Water Prize nominees present to industry, their nominated projects, as judging for the award takes place. Come along and hear about this year's nominees. WA Student Water Prize nominations are now open until 24 August 2023 - visit the Awards webpage here for more information and to nominate.

Event Series New WAter Ways Bus Tours 2023

New WAter Ways Bus Tours 2023 | Connecting To Country

Bus Tour (Departing from Point Fraser Recreation Precinct carpark, 310 Riverside Drive, East Perth) , Australia

As water sensitive urban design professionals, we recognise the importance of site context and landscape to the design, delivery and maintenance of WSUD solutions. This tour is a collaboration between New WAter Ways and Nyungar Tours, and we are privileged to have Nyungar Traditional Owner, Kerry-Anne Winmar share some Nyungar stories to better connect us…

Breakfast event: Fostering water sensitive communities

Canning River Eco Education Centre Corner Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

A water sensitive city is: …where communities care about and value water, while making best use of its various sources (groundwater, dams, stormwater, sea water and wastewater). The city serves as a catchment and provides healthy natural environments, supporting a range of cultural, social, ecological and economic benefits. A waterwise (water sensitive) community is sustainable…

PIA WA State Conference 2023

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre , Australia

PIA WA State Conference 2023 | Australia’s Trusted Voice on Planning Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre | Friday, 15 September Join us in the vibrant City of Perth for the Planning Institute of Planning WA State Conference. This capital event brings together the brightest minds in the planning field to shape the future of Western…

Sustainable House Day

Open the door to sustainable living by touring some of Australia’s most environmentally progressive homes on show at Sustainable House Day. This unique peer to peer education is a valuable resource for anyone looking for inspiration, ideas and the key to sustainable living. Further Information

SA Conference 2023

Adelaide Convention Centre , Australia

The theme for the Conference is Water – The Foundation for Sustainable Development The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are an internationally agreed urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing – to a sustainable future.  They recognise that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and…