Events

7-8 May 2008
Kyoto: Policy in Practice

James Thier, executive director of Australian Ethical, will be a speaker at this conference which discusses the economic impact of signing up to Kyoto. The conference will be held at Sydney Harbour. For more information see www.iir.com.au/Kyoto.

31 May - 1 June 2008
Eco Living Expo, Adelaide

Australian Ethical will once again have a booth at this year’s Eco Living Expo. Held at the Royal Adelaide Showgrounds, the Eco Living Expo is Adelaide’s showcase sustainability event. For more information see www.ecolivingexpo.com.au.

2 June 2008
Unley roadshow

Executive director James Thier will host a free seminar on ethical investment starting at 6:00pm at Enterprise House in Unley on Monday 2 June. James will explain what ethical investment is, how it makes positive change on a range of environmental and social issues, and give an overview of Australian Ethical and its products. To RSVP or for further details please contact Adam on adam@austethical.com.au.

3 June 2008
Ethical investment for financial advisers, Adelaide

Starting at 12:30pm at Enterprise House in Unley, financial advisers will get to hear about the Australian Ethical suite of products, the latest developments in ethical investment and how to promote ethical investment to your clients. To rsvp or for further details contact Adam on adam@austethical.com.au.

3 June 2008
Norwood roadshow

Executive director James Thier will host a free seminar on ethical investment starting at 6:30pm at the Ormond Terrace Function Centre on Tuesday 3 June. James will explain what ethical investment is, how it makes positive change on a range of environmental and social issues, and give an overview of Australian Ethical and its products. To rsvp or for further details please contact Adam on adam@austethical.com.au.

5 June 2008
World Environment Day roadshow, Melbourne

This informative and free event will be held at the Metropole on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy starting at 6:30pm. Come along and hear James Thier speak about ethical investment and the positive changes it can make to society and the environment. Friends of the Earth will also speak about their various campaigns and, in particular, how nuclear power is no solution to climate change. To rsvp or for further details contact Adam on adam@austethical.com.au.

5-8 June 2008
Going Green Expo, Melbourne

Held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, the Going Green Expo will showcase easy ways for every Australian household and business to reduce their environmental footprint. Australian Ethical will have a booth at the event as well as speaking spots throughout the four day event. For further details see www.goinggreenexpo.com.au.

12-18 May 2008
The Australian Ethical Art Prize

For the second year running Australian Ethical sponsored the Australian Ethical Art Prize. Entries were exhibited from 12 to 18 May at the TAP Gallery in Darlinghurst, Sydney. The winner of the Art Prize and the People’s Choice Award was announced at a presentation evening on Saturday 17 May. For more information about the TAP Gallery visit www.tapgallery.org.au.

The aim of Conservation Week is to highlight issues facing the environment in WA and a chance to celebrate the work of conservation organisations, community groups and individuals all across the state. Australian Ethical is a key sponsor of the week. Check out http://conservationwa.asn.au for more event details.