Sustainable Population Australia has been busy in response to Earth Overshoot Day, which falls on July 28th. According to the Earth Overshoot press release: “Each year, Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity has used all the biological resources that Earth regenerates during the entire year. Humanity currently uses 75% more than what the …
The SA/NT branch warmly invites you to an online presentation on ‘Population & Climate Change’ with SPA Patron Professor Ian Lowe on Jul 22nd 2022. Branch members are encouraged to participate in the SA/NT AGM from 07pm – 07:30pm. Following this, all SPA members and general public are welcome to attend Prof. Lowe’s talk about …
Online Presentation from Patron Prof. Ian Lowe at SA/NT Branch AGM Read More »
Prof. Ian Lowe and Dr. Jane O’Sullivan, two of the authors of SPA’s latest discussion paper, ‘Population and Climate Change’ were interviewed on the Post Growth Australia Podcast (PGAP) hosted by SPA communication manager Michael Bayliss. From the summary of the episode: “Did you know that climate mitigation models show that the only scenarios …
Ian Lowe and Jane O’Sullivan interviewed for new climate change discussion paper Read More »
On Saturday 26th February, Professor Ian Lowe was interviewed on ABC Radio National’s ‘The Science Show’ hosted by Robyn Williams. During the 15 minute interview, Lowe discussed some of the core arguments from SPA’s new discussion paper, ‘Population and Climate Change’ that he co-wrote with Dr. Jane O’Sullivan and Dr. Peter Cook. The interview …
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There is an international movement to set up a United Nations Framework Convention on Population Growth that we invite all Australians to be part of. The aim of this proposal is to establish a Framework Convention on Population Growth – one akin to the Paris Agreement for climate change with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in …
A United Nations framework convention on population growth. Read More »
Post-election our Prime Minister ironically promised he would burn for us every day. I’ve seen no sign of him burning: the continent seems to be doing it for him.While climate change related bushfires are front of mind for Australians at the moment, it is useful to reflect that the emissions contributing to climate change and …
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In what is now a yearly tradition, Sustainable Population Australia will be at Melbourne’s Sustainable Living Festival (SLF) in February. Volunteers from the Victoria and Tasmania branch will be holding a SPA information stall during the SLF Big Weekend. The Big Weekend runs from 9 – 11 February at Melbourne’s Federation Square and Birrarung …
The Victorian Government has released maps showing the possible effects of sea level rises on vulnerable coastal regions over the next 100 years. ABC News Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:38pm AEDT Article Link: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/16/2743872.htm
Climate change could drive up sea levels by twice as much as previously predicted, a scientist has warned at a Canberra conference. Article Link:
Ten countries worldwide, including five African nations, are at “extreme risk” because of limited access to clean, fresh water, according to a new global water security index. And the effects of climate change and population growth will exacerbate the stress on these water supplies, potentially threatening stability in many regions, according to the analysis by …
Ten Nations at ‘Extreme Risk’ Because of Water Shortages, Report Says 13th July 2010 Read More »
