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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Feb 9, 2023 • 45min
050 | 100 Rowan Foley: Carbon farming and cultural burning
A ranger by trade, Wondunna man Rowan Foley is the CEO of the Aboriginal Carbon Foundation. From its base in Alice Springs, the foundation supports world-leading carbon farming projects through cultural burning and ranger training programs. Rowan Foley is recorded live in conversation with Rachael Hocking at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/rowan-foley
Feb 2, 2023 • 50min
049 | 100 Alana Mann: Changing food systems
Exploitation of the environment, farmers and food workers has placed our global food systems under pressure. Food activist and researcher Alana Mann advocates for more sustainable approaches to food production to strengthen food sovereignty under climate change. Alana Mann is recorded live in conversation with Benjamin Law at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/alana-mann
Jan 26, 2023 • 28min
048 | 100 Ross Harding: A new normal
Cities are a major source of global greenhouse gas emissions, Finding Infinity work with architects, business and government to conceive of more sustainable ways forward. The firm’s principal, Ross Harding combines technology and culture to connect people to their lived environment and solutions to climate change. Ross Harding is recorded live in conversation with Pat Abboud at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/ross-harding
Jan 19, 2023 • 28min
047 | 100 Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick: Investigating heatwaves
Climate scientist Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick is an expert in extreme events, specialising in heatwaves. As the intensity and frequency of heatwaves increases, Perkins-Kirkpatrick leads research to understand the drivers of this phenomenon and the implications on our health, industries and infrastructure. Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick is recorded live in conversation with Pat Abboud at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/sarah-perkins-kirkpatrick
Jan 12, 2023 • 35min
046 | 100 Brett Summerell: Protecting plants for healthy ecosystems
The chief botanist and director of research at the Australian Institute of Botanical Science, Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Sydney Brett Summerell and his team are determining genetically appropriate plants for specific regions based on climate projections, safeguarding species against extinction at PlantBank and uncovering threats to Australian flora and ecosystems. Brett Summerell is recorded live in conversation with Benjamin Law at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/brett-summerell
Jan 5, 2023 • 31min
045 | 100 Rose Amal: Chemical engineering for clean energy
Through the blended applications of chemistry, maths and physics, chemical engineers are re-designing emissions intensive industrial practises. Pioneering chemical engineer Professor Rose Amal is developing innovative engineering systems harnessing energy from the sun for a range of sustainable outcomes, including generating hydrogen and purifying water. Rose Amal is recorded live in conversation with Rae Johnston at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/rose-amal
Dec 29, 2022 • 46min
044 | 100 Simon Holmes à Court: Accelerating transformation
Championing Australia’s clean energy transition, long-term energy analyst and renewables investor Simon Holmes à Court is determined to accelerate action on climate change. Holmes à Court is also the founder of Climate 200, the community crowdfunding initiative aimed at supporting candidates with a science-based approach to climate change in the 2022 Federal election. Simon Holmes à Court is recorded live in conversation with Marian Wilkinson at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/simon-holmes-a-court
Dec 22, 2022 • 35min
043 | 100 Barbara Norman: Planning climate resilient cities
Innovative urban and regional planning can build resilient communities and mitigate the impacts of climate change on citizens. From carbon neutral developments to increased green spaces, Professor Barbara Norman details the challenges and opportunities in planning our cities and towns in a shifting climate. Barbara Norman is recorded live in conversation with Benjamin Law at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/barbara-norman
Dec 15, 2022 • 30min
042 | 100 Claudia Vickers: Food futures
Synthetic biologists like Claudia Vickers are developing new methods of food production to fight climate change and transform carbon intensive industries. Vickers is the Chief Scientific Officer of Eden Brew, formulating sustainable animal-free milk products by mapping cow milk genes to produce dairy proteins for a low carbon future. Claudia Vickers is recorded live in conversation with Rae Johnston at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/claudia-vickers
Dec 8, 2022 • 36min
041 | 100 Emma Bombonato: A sustainable Australian icon
The Sydney Opera House is one of Australia’s most treasured cultural landmarks with almost 11 million visitors per year. The Sydney Opera House sustainability manager Emma Bombonato illustrates how even the largest organisations can take creative approaches to energy and waste management to address the climate crisis. Emma Bombonato is recorded live in conversation with Paddy Manning at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to http://100climateconversations.com/emma-bombonato
