100 Climate Conversations

Agriculture is a key part of the solution to addressing climate change, with the potential to become a major ‘drawdown’ industry. Farmer Mick Wettenhall is founder and director of SoilCQuest, a unique collaboration of scientists and farmers working to increase carbon reserves in soil by drawing carbon out of the atmosphere in a bid to help reverse climate change.  Mick Wettenhall is recorded live in conversation with Craig Reucassel at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/mick-wettenhall

Lawyer David Barnden is helping ordinary citizens take on some of the country’s biggest financial services companies and government over their handling of climate-change-related risks. Barnden represented eight young litigants in the renowned Sharma case, arguing that the Minister for the Environment has a duty of care to protect young Australians from the physical harms of climate change.  David Barnden is recorded live in conversation with Yaara Bou Melhem at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/david-barnden

The World Green Building Council is a not-for-profit organisation bringing together a network of national Building Councils across the globe with a commitment to improving the built environment under a changing climate. Green Building Council of Australia CEO Davina Rooney is determined to transform the building and construction industries towards sustainable practices.  Davina Rooney is recorded live in conversation with Craig Reucassel at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/davina-rooney

Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, discusses the decline in climate action in Australian politics, challenges faced by the Snowy 2.0 project, and the need to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. He also emphasizes the importance of developing sectoral decarbonisation plans.

Warumungu Traditional Owner and Elder, Norman Frank Jupurrurla, is fighting for his climate change-affected community to get access to safe housing and affordable, non-polluting solar energy. As remote communities experience dangerously high temperatures, better housing standards protect health, energy security and community.  Norman Frank Jupurrurla is recorded live in conversation with Rae Johnston at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/norman-frank-jupurrurla

In response to increasing heat extremities in the Northern Territory, physician Simon Quilty is working to understand the impact of extreme heat on health. By investigating holistic solutions across education, housing infrastructure and renewable energy access, Dr Quilty’s research aims to support remote communities to adapt to a changing climate.   Simon Quilty is recorded live in conversation with Rae Johnston at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/simon-quilty

Economist Frank Jotzo has spent two decades advising national and state governments, international organisations and businesses on climate and energy policy. With the need for action at all levels of government more urgent than ever, Jotzo provides his insight into the current status and trajectory of Australian climate change policy.  Frank Jotzo is recorded live in conversation with Marian Wilkinson at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to http://100climateconversations.com/frank-jotzo  

More than 12,000 visitors have toured Rowan Reid’s Bambra Agroforestry Farm, a 42-hectare living laboratory and outdoor classroom for farmers, scientists, students and tree lovers. Trees on farms can provide shelter for farm stock and crops, control soil erosion and salinity, enhance property values, and sometimes generate alternative sources of income for farmers.  Rowan Reid is recorded live in conversation with Gabrielle Chan at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to http://100climateconversations.com/rowan-reid

Catherine Lovelock is a coastal ecologist researching ‘blue carbon’ ― the carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere by oceanic systems ― and its sequestration potential in coastal mangroves and seagrass ecosystems. Lovelock and her team collaborate with farming communities to restore habitats under threat from industrial and agricultural run-off.  Catherine Lovelock is recorded live in conversation with Yaara Bou Melhem at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/catherine-lovelock

Professor Anne Poelina is a Nyikina Warrwa woman leading a battle to safeguard Martuwarra (Fitzroy River) from threats posed by mining, fracking and water extraction in Western Australia's Kimberley region. As chair of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council, Poelina wants to ensure the global treasuer is protected for generations to come, providing water security and benefits to surrounding communities.   Anne Poelina is recorded live in conversation with Rachael Hocking at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to http://100climateconversations.com/anne-poelina