Monash Sustainable Development Institute

11/11/2025

Climate Resilient Housing Focus Groups

Have you experienced extreme heat, floods, or other climate events?

We’re developing guidelines for climate-resilient housing and we want to hear from you.

Join a 90-minute online focus group and receive a $50 voucher as a thank you for your time.

We’re especially keen to hear from people who’ve lived through extreme weather events. Your experience can help shape safer, healthier homes for the future.

Read more about the project or register your interest: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QwtxM1vdbiWIpo

For more information contact Dr Michaela Lang, [email protected]

06/06/2025

🌍💚 Yesterday we celebrated World Environment Day with the release of a NEW mini documentary series episode from our .

We are inseparable from the environments we live in – how can we create cities, neighbourhoods and homes that support better health and wellbeing for all?

Through RISE (Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments), MSDI and our partners are helping deliver critical water and sanitation management services, designed together with communities, to enhance living conditions and resilience in informal settlements in Makassar, Indonesia and Suva, Fiji.

The latest episode in the series shows how water-sensitive revitalisation in informal settlements is a critical step toward addressing complex urban challenges with new solutions.

Watch the episode 📽️ https://youtu.be/tEN1EFdJb-I?si=hLS-1R8a8VXTYguy

Head to Monash University for the full story💡https://lens.monash.edu/2025/06/05/1387641/rising-to-the-challenge-revitalising-informal-settlements-and-their-environments

06/06/2025

🌍💚 Yesterday we celebrated World Environment Day with the release of a NEW mini-documentary episode from our .

We are inseparable from the environments we live in – how can we create cities, neighbourhoods and homes that support better health and wellbeing for all?

Through the RISE program (Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments), MSDI and our partners are helping deliver critical water and sanitation management services, designed together with communities, to enhance living conditions and resilience in informal settlements in Makassar, Indonesia and Suva, Fiji.

The latest video in the series shows how water-sensitive revitalisation in informal settlements is a critical step toward addressing complex urban challenges with new solutions.

Watch the episode 📽️https://youtu.be/tEN1EFdJb-I?si=hLS-1R8a8VXTYguy

Head to Monash University for the full story 💡 https://lens.monash.edu/2025/06/05/1387641/rising-to-the-challenge-revitalising-informal-settlements-and-their-environments

27/08/2024

Prepare your business for Australia's mandatory climate-related reporting with the Net Zero Academy Executive Leadership Program.

Starting 1 January 2025, the Australian Government will require large entities to disclose climate-related risks and opportunities, aligning with global standards by 2027. This course equips senior leaders with the tools to navigate these changes, strategically positioning their organisations for success in a net zero future.

Join industry experts and peers to develop actionable strategies, build cross-sector networks, and drive impactful change across your organisation.

Learn more: https://www.monash.edu/msdi/news-and-events/news/articles/2024/net-zero-academy-is-preparing-for-the-transition-to-mandatory-net-zero-reporting

26/08/2024

We're excited to be part of the Transitions to Sustainable Health Systems (TSHS) Consortium, convened by Monash Sustainable Development Institute!

This initiative brings together leaders across policy, practice, and research to accelerate emissions reduction in the Australian health system.

In our first phase of work together, we will create a guide to accelerating emissions reduction and explore future collaboration opportunities.

Learn more about our mission and partners: https://www.monash.edu/msdi/transitions-to-sustainable-health-systems-consortium

20/08/2024

Gain the tools to respond to emerging net zero challenges and opportunities with the Net Zero Academy Executive Leadership Program. Designed exclusively for executives and senior leaders responsible for driving the transition to net zero within their organisation.

Why our program stands out:

◾ Equip yourself with actionable knowledge and solutions.
◾Empower your team with shared language and decision-making frameworks.
◾Learn from cutting-edge research translated into practical strategies.

Align your stakeholders and deliver effective net zero systems change.

Explore the program now: https://www.monash.edu/msdi/study/professional-development/nza-executive-leadership-program

15/08/2024

Study the Master of Behaviour and Systemic Change at Monash Sustainable Development Institute. This first-of-its-kind program, guided by award-winning educators, equips you with the skills and mindset to deliver targeted and collaborative change projects.

Take the next step in your career while making a difference with skills that set you up for a career of the future. Study our Master of Behaviour and Systemic Change: https://loom.ly/1IZDnFs

13/08/2024

Transform your net zero strategy into a tool for unlocking shared value. The Net Zero Academy (NZA) Executive Leadership Program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for successful net zero transitions. Designed exclusively for executives and senior leaders responsible for driving net zero transitions within their organisation.

Why choose the NZA Executive Leadership Program:

▪ Tailored solutions for your industry's net zero challenges.
▪ Direct access to leading sustainability researchers and practitioners.
▪ Immersive, hands-on experience with real-world case studies.

Discover how our program can guide your organisation to a sustainable future.

Learn more about the program: https://loom.ly/RlsyR9g

24/04/2024

The East Gippsland Fire to Flourish 2023 Annual Report is now available online, celebrating a year of growth and activation.

Meet vibrant partner communities, discover their innovative ways of working, explore the community projects making an impact, learn about their research that’s driving change and join us in celebrating their key achievements.

“I am reflecting on what it takes to build new models of practice in a climate-changed world. It can’t happen in a shiny laboratory or ivory tower. It’s gritty, learning-by-doing work that requires courage and collaboration,” CEO Briony Rogers writes.

Explore the 2023 Annual Report today - https://lnkd.in/e-kphevv

23/04/2024

Just like East Gippsland Fire to Flourish, which advocates for the rights of local people and communities to lead their own disaster resilience, these feminist activists believed not in "charity", but "change." - Dr Emma McNicol, Research Fellow at National Indigenous Disaster Resilience (NIDR), program at Fire to Flourish, talks about Australia’s first women’s shelters as acts of radical grassroots feminism in The Conversation.

Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/FmFvUnM

50 years ago, the first shelter for women experiencing domestic violence was established in Sydney. It’s opening was far from a ribbon-cutting affair, but it’s legacy is long and powerful.

22/04/2024

Today is Earth Day.

This year's theme, "Planet vs. Plastic," highlights the urgent need to address plastic pollution and safeguard our environment. In confronting Australia's recycling reality, Macklin from Monash Sustainable Development Institute and BehaviourWorks Australia highlights a key issue: the lack of demand for recycled plastic products.

While efforts are underway to transition away from wasteful practices like landfill, including chemical recycling programs and waste-to-energy plants, there's a clear need for systemic change. As we celebrate the Earth, we also prioritise global health initiatives. Let's not just recycle but actively reduce our waste for a greener tomorrow.

https://loom.ly/tVoq15A

This behavioural roadmap is a major output developed as part of the BehaviourWorks Australia Responsible Consumption Mission, offering Australia's policy-makers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and advocates a way foward to transform Australia's systems of production and consumption.