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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Apr 20, 2023 • 33min
060 | 100 Roger Swinbourne: Reshaping cities
Arup’s Australasian sustainability leader Roger Swinbourne steers urban development and planning towards climate friendly practices. As advisory on a range of large-scale strategies and designs, Swinbourne’s work serves to ensure our cities are built to promote health and wellbeing under a changing climate. Roger Swinbourne is recorded live in conversation with Paddy Manning at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/roger-swinbourne
Apr 13, 2023 • 37min
059 | 100 Sophie Lewis: An independent voice for the environment
Former climate scientist Sophie Lewis is the ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment, determined to support positive outcomes for the territory in the face of climate change. An independent voice that examines public complaints and undertakes environmental investigations, the Commissioner is a unique statutory role that bridges government and community engagement. Sophie Lewis is recorded live in conversation with Rae Johnston at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/sophie-lewis
Apr 6, 2023 • 32min
058 | 100 Libby Gallagher: Alleviating urban heat
Landscape architect Libby Gallagher is employing her expertise in urban and landscape systems to tackle the impacts of climate change and the urban heat island effect in cities. Through community collaboration, Gallagher’s Cool Streets program sees streetscapes transformed to include more trees to keep neighbourhoods cool. Libby Gallagher is recorded live in conversation with Pat Abboud at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/libby-gallagher
Mar 30, 2023 • 33min
057 | 100 Bec Colvin: Conflict, values and identity
Bec Colvin is a social scientist and researcher focused on social and political conflict relating to climate change and the environment. Colvin investigates the complex ways our identities influence our response to these issues, as well as offering insights into effective methods of communicating potentially contentious ideas. Bec Colvin is recorded live in conversation with Gabrielle Chan at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/bec-colvin
Mar 23, 2023 • 33min
056 | 100 Torben Daeneke: New tech for decarbonisation
As many industries turn their attention to more sustainable practices, direct carbon capture could be used to help revolutionise polluting industries. Chemical engineer Torben Daeneke leads a team at RMIT exploring potential new methods. Torben Daeneke is recorded live in conversation with Pat Abboud at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/torben-daeneke
Mar 16, 2023 • 34min
055 | 100 Philip Vivian: Architecture for impact
As cities are developed at a rapid rate, architect and urban designer Philip Vivian is working to ensure their growth prioritises sustainability and public use of space in a changing climate. Vivian is a director at design practice Bates Smart, where his work is centred on creating spaces that focus on human wellbeing. Philip Vivian is recorded live in conversation with Pat Abboud at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/philip-vivian
Mar 9, 2023 • 40min
054 | 100 Matt Floro: Legal action for a safe climate
The Environmental Defenders Office has led climate change litigation in Australia since 1994. Special counsel Matt Floro conducted some of the office’s most high-profile cases including the breakthrough Rocky Hill case, resulting in a proposed coal mine being rejected due to its potential impact on the climate – an Australian first. Matt Floro is recorded live in conversation with Benjamin Law at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/matt-floro
Mar 2, 2023 • 34min
053 | 100 Madeleine van Oppen: Heat-tolerant corals
Ecological geneticist Madeleine van Oppen believes assisted evolution can help adapt and save the Great Barrier Reef from rising temperatures. From her laboratory at the University of Melbourne, she applies genetic techniques to assess and crossbreed for heat tolerance in the algae symbionts of Australia’s coral. Madeleine van Oppen is recorded live in conversation with Paddy Manning at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/madeleine-van-oppen
Feb 23, 2023 • 47min
052 | 100 Susie Burke: Climate psychology
Eco-grief, burn out and climate anxiety: coping with climate change can be a difficult task. Psychologist Dr Susie Burke explains the impact of climate change on mental health – from trauma to the frustration of inaction – and how to bolster community and individual wellbeing. Susie Burke is recorded live in conversation with Benjamin Law at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/susie-burke
Feb 16, 2023 • 25min
051 | 100 Vivian Tam: A new recycled concrete
A key ingredient of concrete and the foundation of much of modern society, cement production accounts for between 5 to 10 per cent of the world’s total carbon dioxide emissions. Visionary engineer Vivian Tam co-invented Ecobond CO2 concrete, a recycled concrete with the potential to revolutionise building by reducing waste and concrete production emissions. Vivian Tam is recorded live in conversation with Yaara Bou Melhem at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/vivian-tam
