On the 16th February 2010, the Centrefor Sustainable Cities held the Summer School day. This was a well received day with contributions from the following presenters: Read More
Mark your calendar now – New Zealand’s premier sustainability event is on again soon. The Kapiti Coast Sustainable Home and Garden Show is taking place on 27 and 28 March at Kapiti Primary School. This event continues to grow in stature and popularity – with over 10,000 plus visitors and 80 vendors expected to attend this year. Read More
Strongly related to one of members, Landcare, on Low Impact Urban Development here’s a post by the
The Daily Score :
For years, environmentalists have touted “low-impact development” – letting soil and vegetation soak up heavy rains, rather than channeling storm runoff into gutters and sewers – as the best solution for stormwater. But as it turns out, LID has picked up a whole host of new fans: smart economists, developers, builders, and government regulators are now singing the praises of LIDs as well.
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A draft report by the American Pyschological Association’s Task Force on the Interface between Pyschology and Global Climate Change, provides useful psychological insights for addressing the drivers of climate change, as well as considering how to mobilise people for change, and identifies many areas for further research.
