100 Climate Conversations

Ozharvest founder and chief executive Ronni Kahn leads the organisation’s mission to save surplus food from landfill and halve food waste by 2030. Reducing food waste is one of the best ways to combat climate change, as it currently generates a staggering 8-10 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions.  Ronni Kahn is recorded live in conversation with Yaara Bou Melhem at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/ronni-kahn    

Climate scientist Joëlle Gergis formulated an unprecedented perspective of Australia’s climate history, uncovering how human activities have disrupted long-established patterns. Through a firm understanding of the past, Gergis presents a clear path toward a sustainable future.  Joëlle Gergis is recorded live in conversation with Marian Wilkinson at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/joëlle-gergis

Human ecologist Xuemei Bai is re-thinking how humanity’s densest habitats can be transformed into low carbon, sustainable eco-cities. Even the most urbanised cities are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, but they are also the sites of some of the most innovative ideas to lead nations to net zero.    Xuemei Bai is recorded live in conversation with Pat Abboud at Powerhouse Ultimo.For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/xuemei-bai  

Founded on generations of knowledge, Firesticks Alliance is an Indigenous-led network working to reinvigorate the use of cultural burning practices. Co-founded by Tagalaka man Victor Steffensen, the alliance encourages the uptake of cultural burning practices in land and fire management to increase biodiversity and the health of Country.  Victor Steffensen is recorded live in conversation with Nate Byrne at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/victor-steffensen

Logan City Council in Queensland is transforming human waste into biochar, a process which sequesters carbon, destroys microplastics and saves the community money. Johanna Johnson spearheads the Australian-first project, which will help the Council meet its target of carbon neutral operations in 2022.  Johanna Johnson is recorded live in conversation with Nate Byrne at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/johanna-johnson 

Some coastal wetlands – known as blue carbon ecosystems – capture carbon dioxide 30 to 50 times faster than terrestrial forests. With Blue Carbon Lab, Dr Maria del mar Palacios studies how these natural carbon sinks can help mitigate climate change and support aquatic biodiversity.  Maria del Mar Palacios is recorded live in conversation with Nate Byrne at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/maria-del-mar-palacios

In 1983, Martin Green led a team that invented the PERC cell, a solar power technology that allows more sunlight to be captured and turned into electricity. This innovation, since further developed by Green and his team, is now used in over 90 per cent of global silicon solar module production.  Martin Green is recorded live in conversation with Nate Byrne at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/martin-green

Drawing on over three decades of climate experience, Mark Howden is the director of the Australian National University Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions. With the increased frequency of bushfires and floods, Howden is committed to researching mitigation and adaptation responses to these potential severe weather events.  Mark Howden is recorded live in conversation with Marian Wilkinson at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/mark-howden

Globally recognised scientist, conservationist and author Tim Flannery has been a stalwart champion on climate action for decades. After the abolition of the federal Climate Commission, Flannery co-led the formation of the independent Climate Council in 2013 and is now chief councillor. Through his research and work at the Climate Council, Flannery continues to campaign for effective climate policies. Tim Flannery is recorded live in conversation with Rae Johnston at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/tim-flannery 

Tackling issues of climate through the application of new techniques in digital fabrication and principles of circular economy, architect Ninotschka Titchkosky leads the decarbonisation of the Australian architecture and building industries. Ninotschka Titchkosky is recorded live in conversation with Paddy Manning at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/ninotschka-titchkosky