30 August 2023

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The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is gearing up to host its much-anticipated 21st General Assembly and Scientific Symposium in Sydney August 31 - September 9. The overarching theme, "Heritage Changes," is a clarion call to examine the dynamic shifts shaping the 2020s and the pivotal role heritage plays in driving positive change and fostering a sustainable future. Find out more here.

World Heritage - a force for change #ICOMOSGA2023

27 September 2022

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Introducing our new CEO Jane Powles

It is our great pleasure to formally announce the appointment of Jane Powles as our CEO. Jane brings an impressive skill set, experience and background to the role, including executive leadership, policy development and advocacy in a range of for-purpose organisations. Jane comes with a strong passion for working collaboratively to drive change for a more just, equitable and sustainable world and is looking forward to supporting conservation efforts in the region.

30 May 2022

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Conservation Standards Short Course is Back in ...

After 2 years of teaching online, we are thrilled to once again be able to offer our field-based course on Applying the Conservation Standards.

From 12th -16th September 2022 we will be hosting conservation professionals from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific at the Katoomba Convention Centre for a 5 day intensive, collaborative learning experience in residence and in nature. Registrations of interest are now open, with enrolments closing at the end of July.

Conservation Standards Short Course is Back in the Field

12 May 2022

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Update: Protected Areas Collaboration Joint ...

In late 2020, the Protected Areas Collaboration for Learning & Research (PAC) was established as a joint venture between the Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute and the Tasmanian Land Conservancy. In 2021, The Nature Conservancy also joined the venture through a Memorandum of Understanding. A comprehensive update on the activities and initiatives of the PAC joint venture can be viewed here: https://www.bmwhi.org/protected-areas-collaboration

25 February 2022

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View: Mining the Blue Mountains Documentary

The Institute is pleased to support the release of the independent documentary ‘Mining the Blue Mountains’ by filmmaker James O’Connor, investigating mining pollution in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area.

The film features Dr Ian Wright, a BMWHI research associate and WSU water scientist who has been studying pollution from mines and the related impact on waterways in the World Heritage Area for over ten years.

View: Mining the Blue Mountains Documentary

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17 March 2018

Low Carbon Living

It's official: Low Carbon Living goes nationwide

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17 March 2018

Low Carbon Living

The Low Carbon Living launch on 22 March welcomed the NSW Southern Highlands into the program and celebrated a new partnership with Ecotourism Australia.

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1 March 2018

Low Carbon Living

National rollout for Low Carbon Living

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1 March 2018

Low Carbon Living

The success of Low Carbon Living - Blue Mountains has inspired the Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute to launch Low Carbon Living nationwide on 22 March 2018.

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19 January 2018

Low Carbon Living

Five renewable energy predictions for 2018

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19 January 2018

Low Carbon Living

Five renewable energy predictions for 2018

Australia will play a major role in the world's transition to renewable energy, analysts from Bloomberg New Energy Finance predict.

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1 January 2018

Low Carbon Living

Local galleries support low carbon living

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1 January 2018

Low Carbon Living

Gallery ONE88 Fine Arts and Leura Fine Woodwork Gallery are Low Carbon Living members who support local artists while reducing their carbon footprint.