Sustainable development

As the planet’s resources continue to diminish, we must look to research, innovation and collaboration to advance the wellbeing of people and planet for current and future generations. Hear from the Monash academics working to understand, influence and transform systems to achieve sustainable development.

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A rapidly urbanising Jakarta has yet to fully address its water quality issues.

Water worries: Indonesia and the US have plenty in common

Despite being on other sides of the planet, Jakarta and Iowa are staring down similar issues regarding water hygiene and supply.

Sustainable development

Vietnamese fisherman with wind turbines in the background.

Green economy summit: How can Australia get more from its relationship with Vietnam?

Vietnam is poised to play a significant role in the Indo-Pacific region’s decarbonisation. Now is the time for Australia to strengthen its strategic relationship with the country, and the broader Southeast Asia region.

Sustainability

Sustainability attitudes and behaviours of Australian shoppers

How far are Australians on the sustainability journey, and what are their attitudes and behaviours when it comes to engaging in sustainable practices and consumption?

Business

Waste in trash container and garbage in the city.

Households and the challenge of low-waste living

Experimenting with low-waste living shows it’s not easy being green. But householders can help policymakers design better waste management systems.

Politics and society

Concept illustration of green hydrogen power, with H2 molecule, the Earth and wind turbines in the background

How hydrogen can be harnessed to help in the decarbonisation effort

To ensure hydrogen meets the goals of sustainable production, life cycle assessment and net energy analyses should be integrated with project planning to inform decision-making.

Engineering

Net zero: The urgent need to go ‘all in’ on climate action

Limiting global warming to 1.5°C is increasingly the “new norm”, but what does it mean for Australian state, territory, and corporate climate commitments?

Environment