100 Climate Conversations
Powerhouse
As Australia’s most ambitious climate-focused cultural project, 100 Climate Conversations aims to inspire action by presenting an evidence-based and empowering vision of the future. The program showcases 100 visionary Australians, taking effective action to respond to the most critical issue of our time, climate change.
Featuring Mike Cannon-Brookes, Victor Steffensen, Ronni Kahn, Clover Moore, Rebecca Huntley, Grace Vegesana, Ross Garnaut and Ketan Joshi in conversation with some of the nation’s most respected journalists. 100climateconversations.com
Featuring Mike Cannon-Brookes, Victor Steffensen, Ronni Kahn, Clover Moore, Rebecca Huntley, Grace Vegesana, Ross Garnaut and Ketan Joshi in conversation with some of the nation’s most respected journalists. 100climateconversations.com
Episodes
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Nov 16, 2023 • 48min
090 | 100 Clint Hansen: Water management
Caring for Australia’s often limited water supply is becoming ever more crucial in a changing climate. Iman countrymen Clint Hansen is combining traditional knowledge and environmental engineering practices to protect water above and below ground. Clint Hansen is recorded live in conversation with Rachael Hocking at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/clint-hansen
Nov 9, 2023 • 38min
089 | 100 Heidi Lee: Beyond zero emissions
Accelerating the uptake of renewable energy while aiding the transition for workers is a vital step in addressing the climate crisis. CEO of think tank Beyond Zero Emissions and former architect Heidi Lee leads industry and government plans for a just transition away from fossil fuels, demonstrating economic potential for industries, regions and communities. Heidi Lee is recorded live in conversation with Yaara Bou Melhem at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/heidi-lee
Nov 2, 2023 • 48min
088 | 100 Jeremy McLeod: Affordable, sustainable, accessible
As founding co-director of architecture and design firm Breathe, architect Jeremy McLeod leads a new methodology for designing and delivering carbon neutral buildings. Breathe is Australia’s most awarded sustainable architecture and design firm, committed to demonstrating opportunities for decarbonising the built environment. Jeremy McLeod is recorded live in conversation with Benjamin Law at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/jeremy-mcleod
Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 3min
087 | 100 Salā George Carter: Negotiations and diplomacy in the Pacific
Pacific Island nations are already feeling the intense impacts of climate change. Salā George Carter is a researcher and community leader dedicated to helping these nations reshape their futures in response to the existential threat of climate change. Salā George Carter is recorded live in conversation with Marian Wilkinson at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/salā-george-carter
Oct 19, 2023 • 48min
86 | 100 Pia Winberg: Sustainable seaweeds
Seaweed is often touted as a magic bullet with uses from industry and agriculture to sequestering the worlds carbon through colossal seaweed farms. Dr Pia Winberg, founder of Venus Shell Systems, explains the reality behind the hype and the real opportunities in building a future Australian seaweed industry. Pia Winberg is recorded live in conversation with Nate Byrne at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/pia-winberg
Oct 12, 2023 • 40min
085 | 100 Neville Nicholls: Understanding El Niño
Australians have always prided themselves on their ability to adapt to extreme weather. Climatologist Neville Nicholls began his career at the Bureau of Meteorology in the 1970s, helping Australians understand El Niño weather oscillations, the emergence of global warming and the escalating dangers of extreme heat. Neville Nicholls is recorded live in conversation with Nate Byrne at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/neville-nicholls
Oct 5, 2023 • 49min
084 | 100 Ricky Archer: Indigenous ranger advocation
Ricky Archer, chief executive of the North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance (NAILSMA), is a passionate advocate for First Nations leadership in the climate crisis. Archer brings his Indigenous knowledge and expertise in sustainability and technology to tackle environmental challenges in Australia’s north. Ricky Archer is recorded live in conversation with Nate Byrne at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/ricky-archer
Sep 28, 2023 • 39min
083 | 100 Ove Hoegh-Guldberg: Ocean solutions
As chief scientist of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation Ove Hoegh-Guldberg has dedicated his career to understanding climate impact on coral reef ecosystems. In the 1980s he was among the first to warn of the vulnerability of reef systems and in the decades since has led collaborative research into coral adaptation and conservation. Ove Hoegh-Guldberg is recorded live in conversation with Nate Byrne at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/ove-hoegh-guldberg
Sep 21, 2023 • 45min
082 | 100 Toni Hay: First Nations leadership
Award winning sustainability scientist and Gamilaraay woman Toni Hay is dedicated to raising awareness of the issues facing First Nations communities who shoulder the consequences of climate change. Combining her deeply personal connection to the environment with her scientific knowledge, Hay is finding practical solutions to environmental concerns in Oceania. Toni Hay is recorded live in conversation with Rachael Hocking at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/toni-hay
Sep 14, 2023 • 38min
081 | 100 Kerryn Brent: Governing climate intervention tech
While man-made climate interventions, like creating clouds and giant global mirrors, could help to mitigate climate change, they also raise questions: Can one nation make risky decisions that can potentially impact the world? The development of a legal system that facilitates geologic engineering is the focus of lawyer and researcher Kerryn Brent. Kerryn Brent is recorded live in conversation with Craig Reucassel at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/kerryn-brent
