Environment
Alternative labels
Natural environment
Conference paper
Unpacking representations of ‘the environment’ in local government environmental discourses
This research explores environmental discourses of local councils situated in the Merri Creek catchment in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia, a settler-colonial country.
Conference paper
Detour from the Great Ocean Road: spreading visitor load in the region
This paper argues that overtourism is posing a threat to the Great Ocean Road and the surrounding environment, impacting the region’s ecosystems, infrastructure, culture and the livelihoods of local communities.
Conference paper
A framework for mapping the organisational forms of urban greening initiatives
Urban greening activities are underpinned by diverse organisational arrangements. Frameworks have been developed to articulate how such arrangements support the understanding and development of urban greening governance and practice. This paper builds on these frameworks with an additional consideration - levels of formality and informality.
Conference paper
Financing renewable energy in cities is an opportunity to prioritise public services provision and inclusive community participation
This paper highlights alternative modes of renewable energy investment in cities led by local government and community organisations.
Report
Reducing methane emissions from global gas: policy, markets, and ecosystems
This report outlines recent global, national and sub-national efforts to curtail methane emissions from oil and gas. It analyses how demand for cleaner gas might develop, delving into the drivers for buyers and others in the gas ecosystem. It concludes with policy recommendations and suggested engagement strategies with global gas players.