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

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102 episodes
Updated Jan 25, 2024

Episodes102

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Sep 7, 2023 · 27 min
080 | 100 Mick Wettenhall: Storing carbon in soil
Agriculture is a key part of the solution to addressing climate change, with the potential to become a major ‘drawdown’ industry. Farmer Mick Wettenhall is founder and director of SoilCQuest, a unique collaboration of scientists and farmers working to increase carbon reserves in soil by drawing carbon out of the atmosphere in a bid to help reverse climate change. Mick Wettenhall is recorded live in conversation with Craig Reucassel at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/mick-wettenhall
Aug 31, 2023 · 39 min
079 | 100 David Barnden: Climate change risks and the law
Lawyer David Barnden is helping ordinary citizens take on some of the country’s biggest financial services companies and government over their handling of climate-change-related risks. Barnden represented eight young litigants in the renowned Sharma case, arguing that the Minister for the Environment has a duty of care to protect young Australians from the physical harms of climate change. David Barnden is recorded live in conversation with Yaara Bou Melhem at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/david-barnden
Aug 24, 2023 · 36 min
078 | 100 Davina Rooney: Green buildings
The World Green Building Council is a not-for-profit organisation bringing together a network of national Building Councils across the globe with a commitment to improving the built environment under a changing climate. Green Building Council of Australia CEO Davina Rooney is determined to transform the building and construction industries towards sustainable practices. Davina Rooney is recorded live in conversation with Craig Reucassel at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/davina-rooney
Aug 17, 2023 · 49 min
077 | 100 Chris Bowen: Minister for Climate Change and Energy
After Labour was elected in the 2022 Australian federal election, Chris Bowen was appointed to Minister for Climate Change and Energy. The first federal climate change minister since 2013, the Hon Chris Bowen MP details his vision for addressing the climate challenge. Minister Chris Bowen is recorded live in conversation with Paddy Manning at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/chris-bowen
Aug 10, 2023 · 48 min
076 | 100 Norman Frank Jupurrurla: Safe housing in remote communities
Warumungu Traditional Owner and Elder, Norman Frank Jupurrurla, is fighting for his climate change-affected community to get access to safe housing and affordable, non-polluting solar energy. As remote communities experience dangerously high temperatures, better housing standards protect health, energy security and community. Norman Frank Jupurrurla is recorded live in conversation with Rae Johnston at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/norman-frank-jupurrurla
Aug 3, 2023 · 50 min
075 | 100 Simon Quilty: Heat, housing and health
In response to increasing heat extremities in the Northern Territory, physician Simon Quilty is working to understand the impact of extreme heat on health. By investigating holistic solutions across education, housing infrastructure and renewable energy access, Dr Quilty’s research aims to support remote communities to adapt to a changing climate. Simon Quilty is recorded live in conversation with Rae Johnston at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/simon-quilty
Jul 27, 2023 · 45 min
074 | 100 Frank Jotzo: Policy and progress
Economist Frank Jotzo has spent two decades advising national and state governments, international organisations and businesses on climate and energy policy. With the need for action at all levels of government more urgent than ever, Jotzo provides his insight into the current status and trajectory of Australian climate change policy. Frank Jotzo is recorded live in conversation with Marian Wilkinson at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to http://100climateconversations.com/frank-jotzo 
Jul 20, 2023 · 38 min
073 | 100 Rowan Reid: Agroforestry
More than 12,000 visitors have toured Rowan Reid’s Bambra Agroforestry Farm, a 42-hectare living laboratory and outdoor classroom for farmers, scientists, students and tree lovers. Trees on farms can provide shelter for farm stock and crops, control soil erosion and salinity, enhance property values, and sometimes generate alternative sources of income for farmers. Rowan Reid is recorded live in conversation with Gabrielle Chan at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to http://100climateconversations.com/rowan-reid
Jul 13, 2023 · 43 min
072 | 100 Catherine Lovelock: Reviving coastal wetlands
Catherine Lovelock is a coastal ecologist researching ‘blue carbon’ ― the carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere by oceanic systems ― and its sequestration potential in coastal mangroves and seagrass ecosystems. Lovelock and her team collaborate with farming communities to restore habitats under threat from industrial and agricultural run-off. Catherine Lovelock is recorded live in conversation with Yaara Bou Melhem at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/catherine-lovelock
Jul 6, 2023 · 59 min
071 | 100 Anne Poelina: Water, memory and the Martuwarra
Professor Anne Poelina is a Nyikina Warrwa woman leading a battle to safeguard Martuwarra (Fitzroy River) from threats posed by mining, fracking and water extraction in Western Australia's Kimberley region. As chair of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council, Poelina wants to ensure the global treasuer is protected for generations to come, providing water security and benefits to surrounding communities. Anne Poelina is recorded live in conversation with Rachael Hocking at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to http://100climateconversations.com/anne-poelina
Jun 29, 2023 · 35 min
070 | 100 Robert Furbank: Climate-proofing crops
Robert Furbank is a plant scientist applying genetic and digital technologies to make grain crops photosynthesise more efficiently. Furbank and his team are improving stress resilience and yields to address the need to rapidly increase food production in the face of pressure from population and climate change. Robert Furbank is recorded live in conversation with Craig Reucassel at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/robert-furbank
Jun 22, 2023 · 48 min
069 | 100 Elizabeth Mossop: Resilient urban landscapes
Innovative design of landscapes can help cities adjust to the impacts of climate change and create more resilient communities. Acclaimed landscape architect Elizabeth Mossop’s research into urban systems urges action to create landscapes that are better prepared for extreme weather. Elizabeth Mossop is recorded live in conversation with Pat Abboud at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/elizabeth-mossop
Jun 15, 2023 · 34 min
068 | 100 Alex Elliott-Howery: A climate-conscious kitchen
With the majority of Australian food waste being generated from households, curbing the country’s household food waste could drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Cornersmith co-founder Alex Elliott-Howery details how to reduce the environmental and climate impact of our diets by embracing sustainable ways of eating. Alex Elliott-Howery is recorded live in conversation with Pat Abboud at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/alex-elliott-howery
Jun 8, 2023 · 39 min
067 | 100 Joe Morrison: Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation
Joe Morrison has been a leading figure in the push for better integration of First Nations expertise in northern Australia’s land, sea and climate management for over two decades. Currently, Morrison is the CEO of the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation, which among a broad portfolio investigates opportunities for carbon farming for Indigenous groups and ways to manage the impact of climate change on Country. Joe Morrison is recorded live in conversation with Rae Johnston at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/joe-morrison
Jun 1, 2023 · 39 min
066 | 100 Brendan Condon: New ways to build and farm
Eco-entrepreneur Brendan Condon blends his passion for environmental restoration with the development of a new type of housing community, including homes set among restored wetlands, community gardens and renewable energy. Winning the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Award for Climate Action in 2021, The Cape is a new ‘super sustainable’ housing estate at Cape Paterson, Victoria. Brendan Condon is recorded live in conversation with Rae Johnston at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/brendan-condon
May 25, 2023 · 49 min
065 | 100 Grace Vegesana: Climate and racial justice
Grace Vegesana is determined to help diverse communities care for each other to minimise the impacts of heat and climate change. The climate and racial justice director with the Australian Youth Climate Coalition also has a focus on Western Sydney, where summer temperatures have been recorded at almost 49 °C. Grace Vegesana is recorded live in conversation with Rachael Hocking at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/grace-vegesana
May 18, 2023 · 34 min
064 | 100 Torres Webb: Preserving and sharing culture
Torres Webb, a proud Indigenous man from Erub in the Torres Strait, is a community leader advocating for traditional knowledge to heal Country and confront climate change. Working on projects addressing climate change across Australia’s north, Webb is also passionate about sharing Indigenous knowledges with students and educators. Torres Webb is recorded live in conversation with Rachael Hocking at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/torres-webb
May 11, 2023 · 44 min
063 | 100 Clare Press: Conscious fashion
Activist, journalist and podcaster Clare Press advocates for a more ethical and sustainable fashion industry, the planet’s third largest polluter. Press examines the broad impacts of fashion on people and the climate, spotlighting opportunities in reuse, policy, and workers’ rights. Clare Press is recorded live in conversation with Craig Reucassel at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/clare-press
May 4, 2023 · 40 min
062 | 100 Peter Newman: Innovating transport
Environmental scientist Peter Newman has been championing sustainable visions for more resilient cities since the 80s. For Newman, resilient cities promote quality of life over car use, are more urban, less consumptive and as green as possible. Newman places communities at the forefront of enacting this change and influencing policy. Peter Newman is recorded live in conversation with Craig Reucassel at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/peter-newman
Apr 27, 2023 · 47 min
061 | 100 Greg Mullins: On the frontline of extreme fire
Greg Mullins has spent his career fighting increasingly extreme fires and responding to natural disasters, retiring as the second longest serving Fire Chief in the history of New South Wales in 2017. An outspoken advocate, Mullins has since formed Emergency Leaders for Climate Action, aiming to catalyse government into meaningful climate action. Greg Mullins is recorded live in conversation with Marian Wilkinson at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/greg-mullins