Why ‘greening’ cities is much more than just planting trees
‘Greening’ cities isn’t just about planting trees. Successful urban greening projects – which make cities more resilient to heatwaves, flooding and pollution, and contribute to improved community wellbeing – require the right leadership,...
What would you do? Two asset managers discuss natural disaster responses and resilience
We asked asset managers at two NSW councils: “How have natural disaster events affected infrastructure in your council area to date and what actions...
Four pathways to carbon neutrality by 2050. Opinion by Jacqueline Balston
Climate change has been declared the greatest threat to the planet this millennium, but innovative technologies in the building and infrastructure industries could help...
Implementing sustainable urban design: IPWEA’s Dr Jacqueline Balston
IPWEA’s Director of Sustainability Dr Jacqueline Balston explains how to reduce the carbon footprint of building materials used in the construction of public infrastructure
How climate change demands sustainable infrastructure solutions
As much of the world works towards carbon neutrality by 2050, IPWEA Australasia’s Director of Sustainability, Jacqueline Balston, and CEO, David Jenkins, insist there...
OZwater’20 Q&A: what we can learn from the Millennium drought
Much of Australia has suffered from a lack of water for decades, not least during the Millennium drought. We ask consultant Rachel Barratt how...
