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The Natural Edge Project (TNEP) is an independent
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for
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based in Australia. TNEP contributes to leading research, case studies, tools, policies and strategies for achieving sustainable development across government and business. The non-profit TNEP receives mentoring and support from selected experts and leading organisations in Australia and internationally. TNEP delivers
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s, and conference presentations to build industry experience and relationships. It has published the books '' Natural Capitalism'' by
Amory Lovins Amory Bloch Lovins (born November 13, 1947) is an American writer, physicist, and former chairman/chief scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute. He has written on energy policy and related areas for four decades, and served on the US Nationa ...
(1999), described as "groundbreaking" by Habitat Australia, and ''The Natural Advantage of Nations'' edited by Karlson Hargroves and Michael H Smith (2005). The patron of TNEP is Sir
Ninian Stephen Sir Ninian Martin Stephen (15 June 1923 – 29 October 2017) was an Australian judge who served as the 20th governor-general of Australia, in office from 1982 to 1989. He was previously a justice of the High Court of Australia from 1972 to 198 ...
, former
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of Australia. The Natural Edge Project was the winner of the 2005 Banksia Award for Environmental Leadership Education and Training. The Banksia Awards aims to recognise individuals and organisations for environmental excellence and innovation.


See also

* Factor 5: Transforming the Global Economy through 80% Increase in Resource Productivity


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The Natural Edge Project
{{DEFAULTSORT:Natural Edge Project Environmental organisations based in Australia