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Take part in a Climate Conversation
 In the next month, the Nature Conservation Council will launch an exciting, new campaign - Climate Conversations. This campaign aims to engage and activate everyday Australians on climate change to build public pressure for stronger and more effective policies. We will provide you with all the resources you need to start climate conversations in your community.You can help build a strong grassroots movement for climate action. For more information and to get involved, register your support at www.climateconversation.org.au Every conversation will count! Turn the tide and show your support for marine parks
 Leader of the NSW Nationals, Andrew Stoner, and Shadow Minister for Industry, Duncan Gay, have launched a campaign to stop the creation of more marine parks in NSW. They say the NSW Government has spent taxpayers’ money on setting up Marine Parks which Mr Stoner and Mr Gay claim “are based on politics, not science”.The Nature Conservation Council believes Marine Parks, particularly no-take or Sanctuary Zones, are a vital tool for marine conservation as evidenced by a large number of scientific papers. To argue otherwise demonstrates a clear lack of understanding of marine science – of particular concern given Mr Gay holds the non-medical science portfolio for the Coalition. Not only have two prominent NSW Nationals leaders urged a moratorium on new Marine Parks, but the Shooters’ Party has signalled its intention to amend the Marine Parks Act to impose a five-year moratorium on declaring any more marine parks or the expansion of sanctuary zones with existing marine parks. Send a cyberaction to NSW Premier Nathan Rees, Environment Minister John Robertson and Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald expressing your support for expanding, not stopping, marine parks and sanctuaries. Click here to have your say. Read more ... Australia celebrates Biodiversity Month in September
 Biodiversity Month highlights the importance of protecting, conserving and improving biodiversity both within Australia and across the world. It's not too late to get involved! You can find a list of ways to protect and improve biodiversity in daily life here .
Add stories of innovative biodiversity projects and programs run by member groups by sending 300 words or less along with a high-res picture to jgarcia@nccnsw.org.au or post to: Level 2, 301 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000. Let us know if you need photos returned. Highly evolved species may not adapt to climate change  Some tropical climate species may be unable to adapt to climate change and are therefore at an increased risk of extinction, according to research conducted by Monash and Melbourne universities.The study found plants and animals that are are highly specialised may have a low genetic diversity that does not allow adaptation to future climate changes. The findings further highlight the importance of limiting human-induced global warming and taking urgent steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read more ... John Robertson gains environment, climate change and energy portfolios
 Former Unions NSW Secretary, John Robertson, has been given the key portfolios of environment, climate change and energy in Premier Nathan Rees' cabinet reshuffle last week.He is also a former vice-president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, worked as the executive officer for the Labor Council of NSW and was a director of Energy Australia for five years. Deputy Premier Carmel Tebbutt is the new Minister for Health. Wise owl wanted for a role at the heart of our team - could it be you? The Nature Conservation Council is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic person to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the organisation. The full-time Office Co-ordinator oversees the day-to-day details of our important work protecting NSW's environment. They provide administrative, organisational and communications (including IT) support to NCC. We are looking for a proactive person, who enjoys a variety of tasks and works well both autonomously and as part of a team. A complete position description and selection criteria is available at www.nccnsw.org.au/jobs If this sounds like you and you have a passion for environmental issues and the desire to contribute to a better world, then send your application to: Executive Director Nature Conservation Council of NSW Level 2, 301 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 Fax: (02) 8026 8301 Email: cfaehrmann@nccnsw.org.au Applications must be received by 5pm Monday, 28 September 2009. Applications by email will be accepted. Applications must address the selection criteria and include a resumé and references. Read more ... Feature Green Business
 SCRAP is a non-profit company that exists to help schools, other organisations and householders to become more environment-friendly. Starting in 1991 with the first mass-scale paper recycling program in NSW schools, this program today reaches more than 3500 schools and other organisations.
From that base they developed the first Sustainable Schools Program in 2000 and today offer a wide variety of goods and services ranging from worms, worm farm and compost systems to recycled paper and related products, environmental auditing in waste, etc, water conservation through enviroplumbing and alternative energy systems. Visit us at www.scrapltd.com.au or call (02) 9825 1062. Positions vacant
Engineering Assistant: City of Sydney Closing Date: Sunday 20 September, 2009 Development Control Planner: Cowra Shire Council Closing Date: 4pm, Monday 21 September, 2009 Manager Water Services: Goulburn Mulwaree Council Closing Date: 21 September, 2009 Sustainable Resources Engagement Officer: Blacktown City Council
Closing Date: Friday 25 September, 2009 Project Officer, Climate Change, Policy & Programs: Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water Closing date: Friday 25 September, 2009 Manager Conservation Policy & Strategy, Climate Change, Policy & Programs: Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water Closing date: Friday 25 September, 2009 Project Officer: Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water Closing date: Friday 25 September, 2009 Environment Services Manager: Narrabri Shire Closing Date: Monday 28 September, 2009 Sustainability Officer: Port Stephens Council Closing Date: 5pm, 28 September, 2009 Upcoming events
Food Glorious Food: Sustainability in the Pub. Hosted by the Sydney Environmental Education Network. 7pm- 8.30pm, 23 September, 2009 The Agincourt Hotel, Sydney, 871 George St, Sydney Speakers include Nature Conservation Council Marine Campaigner, Ben Birt, will discuss the idea of sustainable seafood and ask the question: Can we have our fish and eat it? Media Training Workshop (Shoalhaven). Hosted by the Nature Conservation Council. 10am - 5:00pm, Tuesday 13th October, 2009
12 Berry Street, Nowra Cost: $125, $90 NGO, $55 Nature Conservation Council members Splash! at Wylie's Auction Fundraiser. Hosted by the Nature Conservation Council. 6:30pm, Thursday 15th October, 2009 Wylie's Baths, Neptune Street, Coogee Cost: $80, $65 Adopt a Shark parents Activate: Community organising training for climate solutions. Hosted by the Nature Conservation Council.
8:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday 17th October, 2009 Northside Conference Centre, St Leonards Cost: $95 ($65 concession) GST inclusive. *** Harvest: A Complete Guide to the Edible Garden Environmental Markets: Secondhand Saturday. Hosted by the Harris Community Centre and the City of Sydney. Short course: Social Media Marketing Practice. Hosted by University of Forum: Art and Ecologies- Bringing Art and Cultural Development Together. Hosted by the Local Government and Shires Association and CCDNSW Cultivator. Latest Nature Conservation Council submissions Review of Lord Howe Island Act 1953 Thursday, 30 July 2009 Duralie Coal Pit Extension Tuesday, 21 July 2009 Submissions open Review of the NSW Native Vegetation Act 2003 The Nature Conservation Council of NSW does not endorse the products or services advertised in this newsletter.
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