The Natural Edge Project

The Natural Edge Project (TNEP) "is an independent Sustainability Think-Tank based in Australia. TNEP operates as a partnership for education, research and policy development on innovation for sustainable development.

"TNEP's mission is to contribute to and succinctly communicate leading research, case studies, tools, policy and strategies for achieving sustainable development across government, business and civil society. Driven by a team of early career Australians, the non-profit Project receives mentoring and support from a range of experts and leading organisations in Australia and internationally.

"TNEP's main activities involve undertaking research, creating education material and curriculum, and developing industry and economic policy. This research is supported by a range of grants, sponsorship (both in-kind and financial) and donations. For example, the project is administratively hosted in-kind by Griffith University and ANU and they provide oversight and financial accountability for the use of TNEP funds. Previous to this The Institution of Engineers Australia incubated and hosted TNEP as a special project from 2002-2006.

The Natural Edge Project: Mentors

TNEP notes that they are "Assisting Education for Sustainable Development" for the oil giant Santos, and key US military *contractors like [[KBR Government & Infrastructure.


 * "Selected KBR staff attended workshops, courses and seminars by The Natural Edge Project (TNEP). These resulted in the development of an in-house sustainability program through which we will educate and support our wider staff in the Asia Pacific region as the field of sustainable engineering continues to develop. This program has set the benchmark for our global counterparts in KBR and has provided a robust framework upon which we can build a sustainable future. We will continue to collaborate with TNEP as we progress towards sustainability."


 * Bridget Kelly, Sustainability Technical Sector Leader
 * KBR Government & Infrastructure.

Steering Committee
Accessed May 2008:
 * Bill Leane - The Barton Group
 * Bryan Furness - Nature and Society Forum
 * Cameron Hoffman - Australian Green Development Forum
 * Daniella Tilbury - Australian Association of Environmental Education
 * Geoff McAlpine - Australia 21
 * Harry Blutstein - Integrating Sustainability
 * Helen Scott - RMIT Global Sustainability
 * Janet Graaff - University of Colorado Leeds School of Business
 * Joan Cornish - Australian Commonwealth Department of Environment Australia
 * John White - Managing Director, GRD
 * Martha Power - National Institute for Environment, Australian National University
 * Mike Krockenburger - Australian Conservation Foundation
 * Robyn Kennedy - Environment Business Australia
 * Tim Macoun - Engineers Australia

Advisory Board
Accessed May 2008:

Project Patrons Advisory Board
 * Ninian Stephen
 * Ian Lowe AO
 * Alan Tate
 * Andrew Downing
 * Barry Grear - TNEP Advisory Board Member
 * Brendan Mackey
 * Brian Walker
 * Caroline Bayliss
 * Dexter Dunphy - TNEP Advisory Board Member 2004-06
 * Frank Fenner
 * Fiona Wain
 * Greg Bourne - TNEP Advisory Board Member 2005-06
 * Hunter Lovins
 * Jim McKnoulty
 * John Cole - TNEP Advisory Board Member
 * Ian Dunlop
 * Mark Hyman
 * Molly Harriss Olsen
 * Neil McLaren
 * Paul Perkins
 * Phillip Toyne
 * Ron Clarke
 * Rob Gell
 * Ron Clarke
 * Shaun Mays
 * Tricia Caswell
 * Valerie Brown
 * Walter Stahel

Contact

 * Web: http://www.naturaledgeproject.net