Marine protection, sharing economies, green buildings, Indigenous employment and climate action feature strongly in the crop of finalists in the 2019 Banksia Sustainability Awards.
- A project using drones and artificial intelligence to protect endangered plants
- A holiday tour company which encourages travellers to adopt sustainable habits
- An Indigenous-led partnership delivering joint-management plans for state parks
- A local government using carbon offsets to restore grazing land for use by koalas
- A charity working with a community to develop a model of sustainable housing
Winners in each category, including the overall Gold Award and a special Minister for the Environment Award, will be announced at a gala ceremony at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney, on Tuesday, 3 December 2019.
The Banksia Sustainability Awards are the longest-running sustainability awards in Australia.
The prestigious awards are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of global goals to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and protect the planet.
"A highlight this year is the number of entries from young people in small businesses who have embraced the SDGs with a passion," says Banksia Foundation CEO Graz van Egmond.
Established more than 30 years ago, the Banksia Sustainability Awards are the first and foremost sustainability awards in Australia. The awards recognise individuals, communities, businesses and government for innovation and excellence in environmental and social stewardship.
The Banksia Sustainability Awards gala ceremony brings together and celebrates the most innovative, effective and outstanding people contributing to sustainable development in Australia.
