Australians produce the second largest amount of carbon emissions per capita.
We live in an atmosphere with 25% more CO2 than has ever been recorded on Earth in the last 800,000 years. Changing weather patterns and increases in extreme weather events caused by rising carbon emissions, in parallel with the extensive degradation of ecosystems, are threatening both the natural environment and our own livelihoods.
With an increasing human population, changing lifestyles, high demands on resources, and mismanagement of natural systems, there is a need for each and every one of us to evaluate the way we live and transition to sustainable practices. Each of our actions have 10 times more impact than citizens of other nations around the globe.
Whilst we can't fix everything ourselves, everyone can do their part. Making simple changes in our daily lives can reduce our carbon footprint and help buils a sustainable future together, living in balance with nature.
“As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world as in being able to remake ourselves.” - Mahatma Ghandi
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Land clearing and habitat loss is an everyday occurrence where scientists estimate almost half of the trees on Earth since the start of civilization are gone. Read more
We are facing a sixth mass extinction having lost over seventy-five per cent of our species in a relatively short geological interval. Read more
Energy use around the world tripled in just the last 50 years. Read more
Australia’s population has increased by 17 million in just 70 years, dramatically increasing the demand on local resources and supply chains. Read more
Australia's demand for oil has risen steadily over recent decades, largely driven by increasing demand in the transport sector. Read more
20 million tonnes of waste ends up in landfill every year in Australia. Read more
Knowledge is the basis for efficient decision making and developing robust frameworks for a sustainable society, yet there are large gaps as to how nature responds to pressure and change. Read more
When people understand the impact of unsustainable practices on nature and our livelihood, they are more likely to adapt to and adopt more sustainable attitudes and behaviours. Read more