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Transitions to Sustainability Conference (30 Nov - 3 Dec 2010)

NZSSES takes great pleasure in announcing our 2010 conference, Transitions to Sustainability. We are very proud to also report that the Principal Sponsor for our 4th International Conference is again the International Centre for Sustainability Engineering and Research. NZSSES expresses its gratitude to ICSER for its continued support.

Quick links:
> Conference themes and call for abstracts (abstracts are due 16 April 2010)
> Conference flyer (730 kB PDF)

Introduction

Before 2050, our global civilisation faces one of its greatest challenges: to match our demands to the limited resources of the planet. Business as usual will not be enough to ensure the ongoing viability of our community. Radical changes in mindsets, behaviour and whole systems are needed to avoid the collapse of our social structure, our economic structure and our environment. For many 2050 is a long way off, but the changes that we need to make before then are fundamental and urgent. It requires leadership from scientists, engineers, and designers to create a future that serves the needs of the people, while protecting our planet. We need change that sweeps through our economic, education and infrastructure systems and engages and motivates the individuals that make up our society.

What are the transition pathways to a more sustainable future? What can engineers and scientists do to help this change? The Conference in December 2010 will build momentum for that transition by showcasing current successes, sharing the challenges and highlighting the directions and connections required to Transition to Sustainability.

Conference Aims and Objectives

• Further advance the science of sustainability and its application to business, government and society
• Present the latest in sustainable research and development
• Develop design and methodology protocols
• Provide an international forum for discussion on engineering and science research into achieving sustainability
• Determine mechanisms for ongoing discussion, collaboration and dissemination of such research for the future

Conference Themes (see full details)

• Evolutions in technology towards sustainability
• Limits to growth: what are the limits of human and environmental systems, what are the risks in exceeding them, and how can they be used to shift society towards sustainability?
• New economics of sustainability: moving beyond GDP
• Beyond today's infrastructure
• Resilient societies
• Embedding sustainability in schools, universities, workplaces and our daily lives

Expected Attendees

• Central and local government
• Designers and engineers
• Developers and construction
• Architects and planners
• Consultants and clients
• Researchers and scientists

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship - a vital component in any conference - provides your organisation with the opportunity to be recognised as a leader in the market by being associated with this key event. Your sponsorship assists in attracting and bringing eminent keynote speakers to our shores; in raising awareness within your industry, and assists in reaching larger markets.

NZSSES is confident that sponsorship packages are aimed at providing sponsors with a worthwhile return on investment, with benefits that will offer effective local and international exposure not only over the period of the conference but also in the years both before and after the conference. The earlier the sponsorship commitment is made the greater the exposure to the recipients of all pre-conference publications, plus visitors to this web site.

We welcome your support and participation. To enquire about the levels of sponsorship and potential benefits to your company, contact Conference Manager Vicky Adin..

Confirmed Sponsors: International Centre for Sustainability Engineering and Research (ICSER), Aurecon Group, CPG NZ Ltd, Manukau City Council, Timbertank Enterprises Limited, Watercare Services Limited, AECOM, Morphum Environmental Limited