This week will see Chinese New Year celebrations in Australia and around the world. As part of the celebration in Sydney, the Live Green House will be opened for inspection! Come and learn more about sustainable solutions for house and apartment living. Also this week, the Clever Green Conference in Adelaide and the Environmental Management in Mining in Perth.

IN AUSTRALIA

Next weekend the world will be celebrating the Chinese New Year. In Sydney, as part of the celebration come discover the Live Green House. This transportable urban home designed by Terry Bail from Archology will show you sustainable solutions for house and apartment living including the latest in green lighting solutions, and practical information on energy, water, waste, and gardening.

Information will be provided in both English and Mandarin!

For full program, check http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/cny/Events/ChinatownMarketsLiveGreenHouse.aspx

Where: Chinese New Year Markets, Sydney.

When: From 4pm to 10pm on Friday and 11am to 10pm in the weekend.

15-16 February – Clever Green Conference 2010, Adelaide

The conference will introduce clean and environmentally sustainable South Australian products and services, and will provide updates on the latest research as well as information on funding and commercialisation opportunities.

Speakers will cover topics such as investment and global trends in the CleanTech sector.

A free public showcase where over 50 businesses will be displaying their product and services will be taking place on Monday from 3pm to 5pm.

Where: Adelaide Convention Centre.

When: Monday 15^th and Tuesday 16^th of February.

Free showcase, Monday only!

For more details on the conference and to register, go to http://www.southaustralia.biz/Innovation-in-SA/Clever-Green-Conference-2010-Register.aspx

17 and 18 February – Environmental Management in Mining, Perth

For people working in the mining industry, this event will consider the implications and expectations of the risk-based approach to WA’s environmental impact assessment. It will cover the latest changes to legislation so that you can implement strategies to meet government criteria in order to achieve sustainable mining.

Where: Holiday Inn City Centre, Perth

When: 17^th and 18^th February

For more information, go to http://www.environmentalmining.com.au/Event.aspx?id=220722&MAC=DL

13-15 February – Mother Earth: Save it for Future Generation, India

Organised by the Department of Environmental Science of the University of Burdwan, the conference will focus on environemental resources, mining impacts, ecotoxicology, eco-pollution, water assessment, biotechnology and waste management.

Where: Burdwan, West Bengal, India

When: 13^th to 15^th February

For more information, check http://www.buruniv.ac.in

15 and 16 February – New Zealand Freshwater Management Forum, New Zealand

The forum will discuss the issues surrounding New Zealand freshwater resources and look at ways to face the country’s freshwater resources’ challenges. This will include discussion on the creation of an EPA for New Zealand and the design of a sustainable water management strategy.

Where: Duxton Hotel, Wellington

When: 15^th and 16^th February

For more information, check http://www.conferenz.co.nz/conferences/new-zealand-fresh-water-management-forum

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Written by Green Times Team