2019-05-07 P&E Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - Noosa Sustainability Institute - Concepts and Options Report

    Support community improvement that is fair for people and respectful of the environment.
    Work with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders to assess and design systems,
     technologies and policies for local development, optimise tangible and intangible resources and
     deliver social innovation.
    Human centred approach.
    Future scenario development, scenario analysis, case studies, seminars, workshops,
     publications on all topics concerning sustainable development.
    Finding ways of living that sustain rather than destroy the eco-system in which society is
     embedded.
    International living and learning centres.
    Some focus from infant right through to adult.
    Flagship projects for demonstration of how green technologies can be used appropriately in a
     variety of environments and socio-economic status.
    Consultancy work.
    Non-profit trusts; independent think tanks.
    Funding through government departments, and collaborations with private investors and other
     research groups, as well as international academic institutions and multilateral and bilateral
     organisations.
    Some run as small businesses – offering education programs in sustainable principles for
     schools, government, businesses, householders and not for profits.
    Home sustainability assessments.
    Clients include local, state and federal government, businesses and key community
     organisations.
    Offer ‘action learning’ programs, focus groups, surveys, interviews.
    Training in management tools, processes and systems with regards to sustainability.




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