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Geelong Sustainability Group |
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Category: Sustainable House Day 2009 |
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by geelsgrp  (August 2009) (rank 146th) |
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Our Vision · Geelong Sustainability Group is working towards an environmentally and economically sustainable, spiritually fullfilling and socially just human presence on the planet (including the definition of sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”). · This would involve a Geelong region where : · There are net zero carbon emissions · Biodiversity and natural systems are restored, preserved, enhanced and created · The ecological footprint of residents is fair by global measures · The city of Geelong (buildings and streetscapes) has been re-designed or retrofitted for a low energy future that enlivens communities and values social justice. · There is a vibrant economy with meaningful and varied employment opportunities in sustainable industries or organisations. · There is a well-serviced and regular zero-emissions public transport system · There are strong bonds between neighbours and communities based on acceptance, appreciation and respect for diversity. · People are personally fulfilled, healthy and vital Geelong Sustainability Group holds regular meetings at Beav's Bar, and provides information to members on a wide range of local sustainability initiatives. Initiatives in which GSG are or has been involved include :
• Organised the first ever Walk Against Warming in Geelong, which attracted 300 participants from many different groups in Geelong.
• Met with our representatives in Federal parliament (including Cabinet Ministers) to push for stronger action on climate change.
• Organised member discount for Solar Hot Water
• Organised bulk discounts for Solar PV
• Hold regular informative meetings and forums
• Act as an umbrella group and information point for a number of other localised groups focusing on sustainability including Geelong Youth for Climate Action and two Transition Initiatives (see website).
• Committee members have and are training in many areas some of which they now train or make available to others including social work, environmental journalism, teaching, transition towns, permaculture design, ACF greenhome and facilitating Changing the Dream symposiums.
