During this presentation Dan will discuss the amazing opportunities schools have to teach ecological sustainability by example through holistic site planning and development, and how that makes good business sense. He will discuss the big issues and essential principles of sustainability before reviewing some of the options and pathways available for schools to develop big picture, imaginative, integrated projects that have beneficial social, educational, economic and environmental benefits. Topics will include:

• The importance of a regenerative mindset, big picture thinking and holistic planning & management
• How these concepts can help you reimagine your school site and operations and support life on earth
• A business case for sustainability that includes education, environment and our health & wellbeing
• Some of the opportunities, tools and processes used to plan and implement long lasting projects at scale

There is no cost for this session.

If you have any registration queries please contact Elaine Mulhall at elaine.mulhall@cesa.catholic.edu.au or phone 8301 6629. 

Dan French is an environmental researcher, consultant and designer dedicated to helping people restore our natural world. In 2013, Dan created Frenchenviro, an education, consulting and design business that uses innovation and best practice to develop on-the-ground projects that positively impact our future and make good business and environmental sense. This includes site sustainability master plans; nature play playgrounds; water, energy, waste, food, living building and biodiversity initiatives; and capacity building programs that engage students and stakeholders in developing solutions that tackle regional and global sustainability challenges while making organisations more connected and efficient.    http://frenchenviro.com.au/