The initiative of the GI Hub is tracking the amount of infrastructure as a stimulus announced by G20 governments and presents ongoing analyses and data insights to help governments, investors, multilateral development banks, and project directors achieve transformative outcomes from infrastructure in the post-COVID-19 recovery. Read more here: https://transformativeinfratracker.gihub.org/overview
AM Council Acknowledged for input to Waste Reduction and Environmental Management of e-waste
The AMCouncil recently participated in a round-table discussion and an exclusive interview with Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment officials regarding transformation of e-waste into e-resource.
Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management, Hon Trevor Evans has acknowledged the assistance from the AMCouncil in a letter.
Watch out for the release of the consultation later this year inviting submissions on this topic.
The Glasgow Climate Pact
Click here to download a handy 28 page easy to read reference document outlining the main achievements of COP26 under the headings of:
- Mitigation
- Adaptation
- Finance
- Collaboration
AMCouncil Members at Climate Smart Engineering Conference
The AMCouncil is delighted to see two participants from our Sustainability & Resilience in Asset Management’s special interest group’s (SRiAM SIG) Climate Risk working group will be speaking at this week’s Engineers Australia Climate Smart Engineering Conference.
World Standards Day 14 October 21
The Asset Management Council recognises the importance of international standards to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) today, on World Standards Day. A ‘Shared vision for a better world’.
Join our Sustainability & Resilience in Asset Management group in their upcoming webinar to discuss climate change, the physical science basis, and latest projections for Australia. Register to be sent your link here.
Contribute to the e-waste Taskforce Work Program
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has developed a e-waste taskforce to make recommendations regarding Australia’s e-waste. Click here to download a fact sheet explaining the work program of the taskforce. Improving Australia’s end-of-life management of consumer electronics has to start with products – through their design, manufacturer, import, sale and consumption – and not just when the product is thrown out. If you would like further information or would like to contribute to the e-waste taskforce’s work please contact writ@awe.gov.au