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Tag: Sustainability

DEADLINE: Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards

Recognising excellence across the waste and resource recovery sector

The waste and resource recovery sector is continuing to build capacity, innovate, and influence governments and communities. The leaders of the waste industry know that this sector does more than just provide an essential service to millions of people – it has the potential to be a driver of economic growth within Australia.

The Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards are held in partnership with and during Waste Expo Australia. The Awards facilitate a higher level of network integration and development opportunities for those who are active in Australia’s waste and resource recovery industry, as well as acknowledging and celebrating outstanding achievements within this sector.

Nominate by 25th August 2025

DEADLINE: National Future Transport Summit Consultation

The National Future Transport Summit will deliver collectively agreed recommendations as a blueprint for the future. In forming these recommendations, they need to hear from all interested beneficiaries and potentially impacted businesses, groups and individuals.

This is a strategic initiative to advance the transition to connected and automated transport in australia. The discussion paper calls for soutions that address the national imperatives and meet the needs of diverse communities and industries.

Read the consultation paper and have your say by 25 July

AI for a Changing Climate: Shaping Future R&D Opportunities

Accelerating AI for climate adaptation and mitigation in Australia

CSIRO invites you to a free webinar to explore the findings of the AI for Climate R&D Roadmap, a discussion starter on how artificial intelligence (AI) can accelerate efforts to adapt to a changing climate and mitigate emissions. The paper focuses on downstream applications of AI in sectors already impacted by climate change, including infrastructure, emergency management, agriculture, energy, water, and healthcare.

This session is for government departments, professionals and researchers working in climate-affected sectors. It will outline emerging and existing AI use cases, highlight key risks and considerations for using AI safely and responsibly, and put forward suggested pathways for collaboration.

You’ll hear directly from the authors and engage with them during the Q&A segment.

The webinar also includes a consultation segment to gather feedback on how Australia can accelerate R&D opportunities for climate-related AI solutions. Your input will help shape future research, applications for industries, and partnerships.

Register here AI for a Changing Climate: Shaping Future R&D Opportunities

DEADLINE: AUSTMINE Advanced Minerals Processing Solutions Challenge

Austmine is inviting Australian METS companies with innovative minerals processing solutions to participate in an online pitch opportunity to Indian mining and industrial organisations.

As India expands manufacturing capabilities and accelerates infrastructure development, there is growing pressure to efficiently discover, extract and process minerals to fuel this growth.

Solutions may include, but are not limited to:

  • Emerging processing methodologies, technologies and solutions to effectively unlock new critical minerals deposits.
  • Cleaner, water-efficient, and less polluting processing solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of operations.
  • Advanced beneficiation, separation, and refining technologies that can extract value efficiently and reduce waste.
  • Digital technologies and advanced sensing techniques to measure and analyse ore profile and material composition during minerals separation and processing phases.
  • Reprocessing of mine waste and tailings, along with the recycling of materials, to unlock additional value from existing operations and support circular economy initiatives.

Successful companies will be invited to an online pitch session to present their technologies directly to major Indian organisations, such as Vedanta Resources, Hindalco Industries Limited and Tata Steel. For more information or to discuss the challenge further, please contact admin@mineinnovate.com.au

Academic & Industry Forum on Automated Vehicles and Emerging Technologies

This full-day event will bring together leading experts and industry professionals to explore the latest developments and future directions in automated vehicle technology and emerging applications.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from global leaders in the field, connect with peers, and gain insight into the latest industry trends and research, in the areas of automated vehicles & emerging technologies.

Speakers include:

• Professor Abbas Jamalipour, The University of Sydney; IEEE Fellow, Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
• Professor Niyato Dusit, Nanyang Technological University; IEEE Fellow, Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering
• Professor Sumei Sun, Executive Director of the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), A*STAR, Singapore; IEEE Fellow, inaugural Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology
• Mrs Claire Thompson, Policy and Project Manager, Department of Transport WA
• Dr Elaine Jin, Chief Operating Officer, EACON Australia
• Mr Zac Pullen, Chief Technology Officer, Greenroom Robotics
• Mrs Renu Kannu, Business Partnerships Lead, Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP)

Learn more and register: Academic & Industry Forum on Automated Vehicles and Emerging Technologies

Regenerative Food Systems Conference

The Regenerative Food Systems Conference will showcase how change within the food and agricultural systems can help address pressing environmental and societal issues by adopting a regenerative approach. Brought to you by Western Australia’s leading advocate of regenerative agriculture, RegenWA Ltd. To address the pressing challenges facing our agriculture and food systems today, while identifying the key changes needed to transform our food systems for a sustainable and healthier future.  

Participants will gain insights from real-world, evidence-based strategies to build food systems that are profitable, environmentally sustainable, and deliver quality food. From scientific advances to grassroots solutions, delegates will explore ways to tackle the interconnected challenges of food production, environmental health, and social equity.

The conference will equip participants with actionable knowledge, tools, and valuable connections to drive change to restore land, strengthen communities, and transform the systems that support and depend on farming.

Join us for this dynamic, interdisciplinary event where we will work together to develop actionable solutions that regenerate our food systems, improve human well-being, and build a more sustainable, healthy food future for all.

Regenerative Food Systems Conference

Sustainable Transport in Sustainable Cities (STSC) Forum

The STSC Forum is intended to serve as a platform for accelerating the transition toward greener, more equitable, and more resilient urban transport systems.It will bring together leaders from industry, academia, and the community to share insights, showcase best practices, and explore opportunities for meaningful change.

As cities face increasing challenges from rapid urbanisation, climate change, and inequality, we believe there is a critical need to reimagine our approach to urban mobility. The STSC Forum will encourage us to move beyond discussion by identifying actionable strategies, building capacity, and forming partnerships that can accelerate the deployment and scaling of sustainable transport initiatives.

Six keynote speakers will each deliver a 10-minute presentation, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. The afternoon will conclude with a networking session with light refreshments

Learn more and register Sustainable Transport in Sustainable Cities (STSC) Forum

 

 

DEADLINE: Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) Renewables and Low Emissions Round 4

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources are seeking innovative solutions for government policy and service delivery challenges. The three challenges in this round of BRII focus on renewables and low emissions practices. You can apply if you have successfully completed a BRII Renewables and Low Emissions Feasibility project, or have been invited to apply for the Proof of concept stage funding round.
The challenges are

  • Increasing energy efficiency of commercial fishing operations.
  • Powering safe drinking water for Australian First Nations remote communities.
  • Alternative packaging for premium Australian wine.

Learn more here: DEADLINE: Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) Renewables and Low Emissions Round 4

Exclusive ESG Workshop for Industry Leaders

Join for an exclusive workshop designed to help businesses and industry leaders navigate ESG challenges and seize emerging opportunities through cutting-edge research and collaboration. This workshop will help identify bottlenecks for successful ESG integration into your business, including aspects such as regulatory compliance, stakeholder expectations, resources constraints and technological barriers, and suggest solutions in collaboration with Curtin to overcome these problems

This session is part of the proposed Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for the Integration of ESG-Enabling Technologies—ASPiRE 5.0, a visionary initiative aimed at developing highly skilled advanced manufacturing and production leaders.

Learn more and register: Exclusive ESG Workshop for Industry Leaders

ScaleUP WA + Aurecon Presents Scaling Up Green Tech

Presented by ScaleUP WA in partnership with, and kindly hosted by, Aurecon, this special event brings together key representatives from government and industry who are committed to building a strong and sustainable Green Tech sector in WA.

Learn about the policies and initiatives designed to inspire and catalyse a sustainable green future in WA, while gaining unique insights into market trends, how corporates and industry are responding, and potential future directions for the sector.

Hear from an exciting panel of businesses as they share what has been crucial to their growth and success, what they see as the greatest opportunities ahead, and what they believe is required to take advantage of them.

Learn more and register: ScaleUP WA + Aurecon Presents Scaling Up Green Tech