 Dorothea Mackellar's 'My Country' epitomises the Australian people's love of country, despite its often harsh and bitter extremes. The unique challenges of our climate have spurred a generation of scientists and entrepreneurs to develop innovative sustainability solutions. These inventions have helped cement Australia's global pre-eminence in science and technology.
What effect will changing economic conditions, perceptions of careers in science, and government policy toward the commercialisation of research have on Australia's contributions to the global fight against climate change?
Join Ian Kiernan, AO, Founder of CleanUp Australia and Dr Janette Lindesay, Associate Professor of Climatology and Deputy Director of both the ANU Climate Change Institute and the Fenner School of Environment and Society, The Australian National University for an informed and provocative conversation on Australia's sustainable future and both the opportunities and challenges faced by our education, science and business communities in assuring it.
Thursday 28 May 2009
4.00pm to 5.45pm
With networking reception to follow
The Street Theatre
Cnr Childers Street & University Avenue, Canberra City West
This event is supported by
The Australian National University
The ACT Government Department of Environment
Windlab Systems Pty Ltd
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