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Collaborative Approaches to Achieving Local Environmental OutcomesNew case studies examine innovative and collaborative approaches to achieving environmental outcomes. These include a joint streetlighting initiative, collaborative projects on climate change, and a joint model for enhancing biodiversity. read more » -
Participatory Budgeting During RecessionNew case study looks at a UK Council's efforts with participatory budgeting in the context of recession. read more » -
Rural-Remote and Indigenous Community Engagement ResourcesIKEN is now featuring a database of nearly 100 resources for practitioners in rural-remote and Indigenous local government. read more » -
Place based service delivery to Indigenous communitiesNew case study looks at efforts to improve and integrate service delivery to Indigenous residents in New Zealand. read more »
The Local Government Innovation and Knowledge Exchange Network
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21 May - For those people not going to the Local Government Researchers' Forum, there is also a one day seminar on Government innovation in Canberra on Thursday 6 June 2013. read more » |
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21 May - New case study outlines how a computer tool was utilised by a Council in forecasting emissions, modelling responses to emissions reduction and driving environmental investments. read more » |
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20 May - New case study looks at a large-scale urban implementation of trigeneration to reduce greenhouse emissions and cut electricity costs. read more » |
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14 May - New case study outlines a program led by a state association in coordinating renewable energy infrastructure procurements to promote economic development and energy efficiency. read more » |
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9 May - New case outlines efforts by a Council in promoting local carbon abatement through targeted investments. read more » |
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6 May - New case study looks at inclusive decision making processes as a means of empowering communities in times of financial crisis. read more » |
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6 May - Focussing on collaborative approaches to environmental outcomes, this case study looks at a ROCs use of a regional sustainability manager and knowledge sharing networks to achieve aggregate environmental gains. read more » |
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29 April - New case study looks at an inter-council 'social marketing' campaign designed to encourage greater community participation in environmental sustainability. read more » |
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24 April - New case study looks at efforts to increase renewable energy generation through the delivery of solar energy capture technology to the local community. read more » |
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19 April - New case study outlines two models for shared services developed in New Zealand. read more » |
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18 April - Infrastructure and Asset Management awards page updated. read more » |
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15 April - New case study looks at a tool for measuring city-wide greenhouse gas emissions as a reporting tool for local environmental action plans. read more » |
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11 April - New case study looks at a Canberra based effort to promote employment and social outcomes in disadvantaged communities through robust community engagement practices. read more » |
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9 April - New case study looks at concerted efforts by a council within a mining region to transition to a low carbon economy. read more » |
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9 April - ACELG is holding its third national Local Government Researchers Forum in June, the second day of which will have a dedicated session on innovation in local government. read more » |
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5 April - The Award Winners lists for each community of practice have been updated. Nearly 350 winners from 27 awards programs have been listed, including a link to view more information on each winning project. Visit a community of practice awards page to have a look! |
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5 April - Building on the case study uploaded earlier this week, this case study examines an innovative and collaborative approach to enhancing biodiversity, specifically through the establishment of a joint model for action. read more » |
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3 April - New case study outlines collaborative approaches that Victorian local governments are taking on climate change projects. Collaboration and the coordination of activities are being utilised to distribute costs and maximise outcomes. read more » |
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26 March - New case study looks at a UK Council's efforts with participatory budgeting during recession. read more » |
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21 March - Eight new case studies authored by the NSW Local Government and Shires Association have been added to the Sustainability, Environment and Climate Change Community of Practice. They cover a broad range of topics including energy efficiency projects, emissions reduction, climate change adaptation, raising environmental awareness, promoting biodiversity, collaborative approaches to sustainability, native wildlife and vegetation, and building culture around local environments. read more » |
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11 March - Added a case study that looks at a efforts to improve and integrate service delivery to Indigenous residents in New Zealand. read more » |
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5 March - Added a case study that looks at a rural Council's efforts to provide dental services to its residents. read more » |
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5 March - Added a case study that looks at a collaborative approach to reducing greenhouse emissions through energy efficient street lighting. read more » |
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4 March - Added a case study that looks at a Council's efforts to provide affordable housing to its community through utilisation of Council-owned land. read more » |
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4 March - Added a case study that looks at a UK council's efforts to provide banking services to local small businesses in periods of economic volatility. read more » |
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27 February - Added a case study that examines a Council's innovative use of wetlands technology to manage issues around storm water and achieve favourable economic and environmental outcomes. read more » |
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27 February - Innovation in Local Government publications page updated. read more » |
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26 February - New case study added that examines a UK Council's efforts to build consensus on tough policy decisions through community consultation. read more » |
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26 February - New case study added that examines efforts by a New Zealand Council to increase liveability for, and accountability to its residents through a program of robust community engagement. read more » |
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22 February - Added a new awards page for the Community Engagement and Social Media community of practice. read more » |
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4 February - Added an online database of community engagement resources for rural-remote and Indigenous local governments. read more » |
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