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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Apr 20, 2023 · 32 min
060 | 100 Roger Swinbourne: Reshaping cities
Arup’s Australasian sustainability leader Roger Swinbourne steers urban development and planning towards climate friendly practices. As advisory on a range of large-scale strategies and designs, Swinbourne’s work serves to ensure our cities are built to promote health and wellbeing under a changing climate. Roger Swinbourne is recorded live in conversation with Paddy Manning at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/roger-swinbourne
Apr 13, 2023 · 36 min
059 | 100 Sophie Lewis: An independent voice for the environment
Former climate scientist Sophie Lewis is the ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment, determined to support positive outcomes for the territory in the face of climate change. An independent voice that examines public complaints and undertakes environmental investigations, the Commissioner is a unique statutory role that bridges government and community engagement. Sophie Lewis is recorded live in conversation with Rae Johnston at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/sophie-lewis
Apr 6, 2023 · 31 min
058 | 100 Libby Gallagher: Alleviating urban heat
Landscape architect Libby Gallagher is employing her expertise in urban and landscape systems to tackle the impacts of climate change and the urban heat island effect in cities. Through community collaboration, Gallagher’s Cool Streets program sees streetscapes transformed to include more trees to keep neighbourhoods cool. Libby Gallagher is recorded live in conversation with Pat Abboud at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/libby-gallagher    
Mar 30, 2023 · 33 min
057 | 100 Bec Colvin: Conflict, values and identity
Bec Colvin is a social scientist and researcher focused on social and political conflict relating to climate change and the environment. Colvin investigates the complex ways our identities influence our response to these issues, as well as offering insights into effective methods of communicating potentially contentious ideas. Bec Colvin is recorded live in conversation with Gabrielle Chan at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/bec-colvin
Mar 23, 2023 · 33 min
056 | 100 Torben Daeneke: New tech for decarbonisation
As many industries turn their attention to more sustainable practices, direct carbon capture could be used to help revolutionise polluting industries. Chemical engineer Torben Daeneke leads a team at RMIT exploring potential new methods. Torben Daeneke is recorded live in conversation with Pat Abboud at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/torben-daeneke
Mar 16, 2023 · 33 min
055 | 100 Philip Vivian: Architecture for impact
As cities are developed at a rapid rate, architect and urban designer Philip Vivian is working to ensure their growth prioritises sustainability and public use of space in a changing climate. Vivian is a director at design practice Bates Smart, where his work is centred on creating spaces that focus on human wellbeing. Philip Vivian is recorded live in conversation with Pat Abboud at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/philip-vivian
Mar 9, 2023 · 39 min
054 | 100 Matt Floro: Legal action for a safe climate
The Environmental Defenders Office has led climate change litigation in Australia since 1994. Special counsel Matt Floro conducted some of the office’s most high-profile cases including the breakthrough Rocky Hill case, resulting in a proposed coal mine being rejected due to its potential impact on the climate – an Australian first. Matt Floro is recorded live in conversation with Benjamin Law at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/matt-floro 
Mar 2, 2023 · 34 min
053 | 100 Madeleine van Oppen: Heat-tolerant corals
Ecological geneticist Madeleine van Oppen believes assisted evolution can help adapt and save the Great Barrier Reef from rising temperatures. From her laboratory at the University of Melbourne, she applies genetic techniques to assess and crossbreed for heat tolerance in the algae symbionts of Australia’s coral. Madeleine van Oppen is recorded live in conversation with Paddy Manning at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/madeleine-van-oppen
Feb 23, 2023 · 47 min
052 | 100 Susie Burke: Climate psychology
Eco-grief, burn out and climate anxiety: coping with climate change can be a difficult task. Psychologist Dr Susie Burke explains the impact of climate change on mental health – from trauma to the frustration of inaction – and how to bolster community and individual wellbeing. Susie Burke is recorded live in conversation with Benjamin Law at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/susie-burke
Feb 16, 2023 · 25 min
051 | 100 Vivian Tam: A new recycled concrete
A key ingredient of concrete and the foundation of much of modern society, cement production accounts for between 5 to 10 per cent of the world’s total carbon dioxide emissions. Visionary engineer Vivian Tam co-invented Ecobond CO2 concrete, a recycled concrete with the potential to revolutionise building by reducing waste and concrete production emissions. Vivian Tam is recorded live in conversation with Yaara Bou Melhem at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/vivian-tam
Feb 9, 2023 · 45 min
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 · 49 min
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 · 28 min
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 · 27 min
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 · 34 min
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 · 30 min
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 · 46 min
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 · 35 min
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 · 30 min
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 · 36 min
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