ACELG joins sustainability in public works discussion

ACELG joins sustainability in public works discussion

18 March 2014

Program Manager of Research, Stefanie Pillora recently participated in a round-table organised by IPWEA about sustainability in public works.

Topics discussed were sustainable infrastructure, sustainable communities, and responding to climate change. The outcomes of the discussion will inform IPWEA’s inaugural Sustainability in Public Works Conference to be held 27–29 July. ACELG is currently finalising a comprehensive manual about embedding climate change adaptation in local council business developed with a number of councils.

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