Australia's Bid for UN Security Council Seat: Merits and Implications
Experts discuss Australia's bid for UN Security Council seat, examining foreign policy, global contributions, and potential impact on international relations and security issues.
Climate Conversations - Opposing Views on Rising Tides
Explore the Biden Administration's impact on Australia's climate policy, discussing global commitments, economic sustainability, and potential policy shifts ahead of the Earth Day Summit.
Pivoting to the Future: The 2020 Low Emissions Technology Statement
Explore the future of low emissions technology with Dr Alan Finkel AO, discussing net zero, climate change, innovation, and the role of hydrogen in clean energy transformation.
Making the Most of 2022 to Accelerate Climate Action - Melbourne Climate Futures
Experts discuss climate action progress since COP26, challenges ahead for COP27, youth leadership in emissions reduction, and strategies for accelerating a just transition to green energy.
IPCC's Latest Assessment on Climate Impacts and Adaptation Options - Key Findings and Implications
Experts discuss IPCC's latest climate change report, focusing on impacts, risks, and adaptation strategies. Key findings and implications for global action in the critical decade to 2030 are explored.
Renewing Democracy to Tackle the Climate Crisis - Panel Discussion
Explore how democratic renewal can address climate change, featuring insights from experts on vested interests, political reform, and public engagement strategies.
Science Dean's Lecture - Cleaning up With Science
Explore innovative scientific solutions for environmental challenges, from invasive species control to urban water management and geoengineering, in this thought-provoking lecture.
The Visual Life of Climate Change - Imagery and Public Engagement
Explore the power of visual imagery in shaping public perception and engagement with climate change, examining dominant narratives and their impact on society and policy.
Mothering in Crisis - Family, Disaster and Climate Change
Explore mothers' experiences of climate-fueled disasters, examining historical perspectives and contemporary challenges to understand family impacts and support needs in an era of environmental change.
Climate Change and Health Risks - Planning for Future Generations
Renowned epidemiologist Prof. Kris Ebi discusses intersectoral policies for managing future health risks of climate change, focusing on protecting Australia's most vulnerable populations.
Making 'Sustainable Finance' More Sustainable
Explore the future of sustainable finance, its challenges, and strategies to enhance green investments while reducing support for environmentally harmful assets and companies.
Sloppy Models, Differential Geometry, and Why Science Works
Explore how complex systems can be modeled despite parameter uncertainties, using differential geometry to understand 'sloppiness' and its implications for scientific comprehension and prediction.
The Future of the Human Climate Niche with Tim Kohler and Marten Scheffer
Exploring the narrow climate range suitable for human habitation and its implications for our future as global temperatures rise. Discusses adaptation challenges, migration pressures, and potential solutions.
The Coming Battle for the COVID-19 Narrative with Sam Bowles and Wendy Carlin
Exploring how COVID-19 could reshape economic narratives, policy approaches, and public understanding, emphasizing solidarity, duty, and community alongside traditional market considerations.
A New Thermodynamics of Biochemistry - Part 2
Exploring thermodynamics in living systems, from cellular metabolism to ecosystems. Insights on climate change, agriculture, and the search for extraterrestrial life through a new lens of biochemistry and physics.
New Economics for a Successful Policy Paradigm
Explore a radical restructuring of economic theory integrating recent research and ethical commitments, addressing sustainability, equal dignity, and social injustice through dynamic, interdisciplinary approaches.
Glacial Optics: Creating Lenses from Arctic Ice for Glacier Photography
Explore an artist's Arctic expedition to create lenses from glacial ice, capturing portraits of the glaciers themselves. Discover the challenges, innovations, and profound insights gained from this unique photographic project.
Will It Cost the Earth to Save the Planet?
Experts discuss the economic implications of addressing climate change, exploring strategies, costs, and potential returns on investment for mitigating global warming's impacts.
The Club of Rome and Limits to Growth - Achieving the Best Possible Future
Explore future challenges and solutions related to climate change and resource depletion. Learn about growth limits, their impacts, and potential regional initiatives for a sustainable future.
Better Forecasting Our Ecological Future - Taming Big Data with Big Theory
Explore how big data and theoretical frameworks can improve ecological forecasting and our understanding of complex ecosystems and their future.
A Wild Solution for Climate Change
Explore the intricate link between climate and biodiversity, and discover innovative biological solutions to mitigate long-term climate change impacts with conservation pioneer Thomas Lovejoy.