Professor John Thwaites, Chair of the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group and Chair of Monash Sustainable Development Institute and Climateworks Centre, shares insights into Australia's journey towards a circular economy on ABC News Radio National Breakfast.

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We are thrilled to announce our acceptance as a member of the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH) hosted by World Health Organization (WHO) as it aims to support countries around the world to reduce the health impacts of #climatechange .

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Join us for our Research Seminar on May 7 🚀 Join Senior Scientist Peter Biegelbauer - CSIRO, AIT to discuss AI's potential, as we grapple with opaque procedures and increasing resource consumption. Don't miss out! loom.ly/zw75ny8

#Innovation #AI #AI EthicsLab

'What #matters more is how much you #buy , from whom, where and how the product is #made , and what it’s made from.'

Delve into the complex world of sustainable fashion, debunking myths and offering insight into responsible consumption. loom.ly/XgUB5Tw

Our team led engaging workshops on Systems Thinking for Sustainable Development and Communications for Change and had an amazing time connecting with the bright minds of Monash Indonesia Australia Leadership Program at Clayton.

#Sustainability #LeadershipDevelopment

The MacKenzie 2023 Annual Report is now available online, celebrating a year of growth and activation. Explore the 2023 Annual Report today - lnkd.in/e-kphevv

#firetoflourish #disasterresilience #communitydevelopment #sustainability #indigenousdisasterresilience

Exciting insights at Impact X Sydney Summit earlier this week. MSDI chair John Thwaites, led a panel discussion on forging an Asia Pacific Climate & Nature Partnership, amplifying indigenous voices + solutions.

#IXSydney2024

Check out Dr. Emma McNicol's insights on grassroots feminism in Australia's first women's shelters, echoing the ethos of @FiretoFlourish: prioritising community-led disaster resilience over charity. Full article: loom.ly/FmFvUnM #FiretoFlourish #GrassrootsFeminism

Today is Earth Day! 🌍 This year's theme, 'Planet vs. Plastic,' emphasises the urgency of tackling plastic pollution. Let's prioritise global health by reducing waste and embracing sustainability. Read more about Australia's recycling challenges: loom.ly/tVoq15A
#EarthDay

Check out our piece in NatureSustainability on effective #SDGlocalisation for achieving the 2030 goals. We draw on 7 years of research on SDG localisation in Australia and Internationally to offer key insights + recommendations loom.ly/XD1JZK4

Deakin University CSIRO Melbourne Centre for Cities

Join us for our CLARS-MSDI research seminar on April 23, chaired by Prof Jennifer Hill! Explore sustainable monetary policy with Prof Jörn Axel Kämmerer & green financial instruments & regulations with Dr Christoph Kumpan. Register here: loom.ly/YpbV9aI #ResearchSeminar

Join BehaviourWorks Australia & Monash Sustainable Development Institute Jennifer Macklin at the Australian Product Stewardship Forum 2024 on May 9! Learn about fostering product reuse, repair, & sustainable consumer behaviors. 🔄 Info: loom.ly/IaaDRX4 #ProductStewardship #CircularEconomy #Sustainability

MSDI Water hosted a Masterclass for Water Authority Directors, enhancing governance skills & fostering a supportive culture. Drawing on sustainability research & Indigenous knowledge, the program promoted innovative problem-solving. Read our #AnnualReport : loom.ly/ydGKbHk

The Victoria Unboxed project is transforming produce transport with 1,000 reusable plastic crates, reducing 'invisible' cardboard waste. Jennifer Macklin challenges the notion that plastic is inherently bad and cardboard is always better. Read more: loom.ly/JECVDWc

We've teamed up with Melbourne Centre for Cities to create a handbook for Pacific Islands communities, supporting them in undertaking Voluntary Local Reviews for the Sustainable Development Goals. Thanks to our pacific partners. Check it out: loom.ly/ma1CQtw

#SDGs @Ausgov @DFAT

Monash's Net Zero Precincts ARC Linkage project tests a new interdisciplinary approach for transitioning our cities to net zero – locally and globally. Find out how 2023 brought us closer to the vision.

Explore our 2023 #AnnualReport .
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The latest MJA-Lancet Countdown warns of dire health consequences from climate change. Prof. Tony Capon urges immediate and sustainable measures to protect against these impacts. Australian health organisations must cut their 29 megatons/year emissions. loom.ly/J5d8ITo

Congratulations to Professor Rebekah Brown on becoming Provost of ANU! Her leadership at Monash and as Director of MSDI paved the way for innovative interdisciplinary projects and sustainable development initiatives. We're grateful for her contributions and wish her all the best.

Recently we had the pleasure of hosting Ramdhan Ismanto, the Managing Director of Precious Plastic Bandung, all the way from Indonesia for a week-long visit to Melbourne as part of the Citarum Action Research Program (CARP). 🌱♻️

Learn more about CARP: loom.ly/7bByLiE

We explore the journey of three leaders from the Master of Environment and Sustainability through their experiences with their studies, how they're using those skills in their work, and what they’re dreaming about for the future of people and the planet. loom.ly/lvgRTgM