This event will look for common ground between five generations by exploring the values, incentives and circumstances that define how we relate to climate change. Five panelists will gently highlight the need for continuous dialogue and compromise.
"Guardians of the Earth" tells the story of how 195 governments gathered in Paris and agreed to pursue efforts to limit temperature increase for planet Earth to well below 2°C. Unreleased behind-closed-doors footage gives insight into the ground-breaking December 2015 agreement. The documentary highlights the dilemma top negotiators faced between solidarity and perceived national self-interest.... View Article
The movie will be followed by a Q&A discsussion with panellists Filip Malinowski (film maker), Dr Ursula Fuentes Hutfilter (senior German climate official, also Murdoch University in Perth), Graham Hunter (United National Association Victoria) and Carolyn Ingvarson (Lighter Footprints).
This event will explore the ways private sector leaders are redefining the way their industries do business, in line with the net-zero emissions future. The panel will reflect the range of sectors who have made commercial decisions to adopt new practices that are consistent with Paris Agreement commitments.
Climate Reality Project, Climate Change in the Indo-Pacific - Opportunities and challenges The Indo-Pacific is widely considered to be among the most vulnerable regions to the impacts of climate change, which coupled with the development needs of many nations across the region suggests an uncertain path ahead. However, it is also the setting for remarkable... View Article
Darryn Waugh (John Hopkins University). The enduring impact of the ozone hole on climate
In this talk we will discuss our new research on science communication, including objective measures of how effectively scientists communicate and how science utility might influence our opinions of our political leaders.
As governments across the world struggle with the issue of energy security in a low carbon world, we have gathered an expert panel of researchers and specialists from the university and business sectors to discuss how we might power the world now and into the future, and answer your questions about the future of energy production and capacity.
Join us as three world-renowned experts talk about their experience from the front lines of research and policymaking in contentious areas – climate change, refugees and, where the two meet, climate change- and disaster-related displacement.
Anote Tong is one of the world’s leading voices for climate justice. He is renowned for his role in building awareness of the devastating impacts of climate change on the Pacific, the leadership of frontline communities, and the urgent need for stronger action from the international community. With his home country among the most vulnerable... View Article