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

Subscribe Listen in podnod RSS feed Show website

102 episodes
Updated Jan 25, 2024

Episodes102

Newest first

Dec 1, 2022 · 37 min
040 | 100 Zena Armstrong: Community recovery after disaster
Cobargo Bushfire Recovery Fund president Zena Armstrong is dedicated to supporting the recovery of her community after the Black Summer bushfires. Recovery programs are fire-proofing infrastructure and utilities, re-planting forests, memorialising what was lost and investing in healing for their citizens. Zena Armstrong is recorded live in conversation with Yaara Bou Melhem at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/zena-armstrong
Nov 24, 2022 · 30 min
Special episode: Powerhouse Climate Action Plan
Sustainability is integral to the Powerhouse renewal, which presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to embed low carbon solutions into Powerhouse infrastructure to reduce its operational environmental impact and improve its responsiveness to climate, season and sustainability. Following an introduction by Powerhouse chief executive Lisa Havilah, a panel featuring Powerhouse First Nations director Emily McDaniel, First Nations collaborator Terri Janke, and Powerhouse sustainability manager Carmel Reyes discusses the Powerhouse inaugural Climate Action Plan and its commitment of achieving net zero operational carbon emissions by 2025. This panel was recorded live at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information about the Climate Action Plan go to maas.museum/climate-action
Nov 24, 2022 · 34 min
039 | 100 Cheyne Flanagan: Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
The outpouring of public support to the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital during the Black Summer bushfires confirmed an Australian truth: koalas are among our most beloved species. As populations dwindle due to deforestation and worsening environmental conditions, dedicated staff at the hospital, including head of the wild koala breeding program, Cheyne Flanagan, are helping these incredible animals persevere. Cheyne Flanagan is recorded live in conversation with Yaara Bou Melhem at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/cheyne-flanagan
Nov 17, 2022 · 33 min
038 | 100 Michael Fuhrer: Low-energy electronics
To offset the impact that our daily emails, web browsing and movie watching have on the environment, computer scientist Michael Fuhrer and his team at ARC are looking for ways to increase the energy efficiency of electronics through nano technology and new materials. Michael Fuhrer is recorded live in conversation with Craig Reucassel at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/michael-fuhrer
Nov 10, 2022 · 33 min
037 | 100 Daniel Harrison: Shielding the reef
The Cloud Brightening project is trying to buy time for the Great Barrier Reef, hopeful that carbon emissions will be slashed in the future. By spraying microscopic sea particles above the reef, oceanographer Daniel Harrison and his team aim to thicken the clouds to provide shade for the endangered ecosystem. Daniel Harrison is recorded live in conversation with Craig Reucassel at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/daniel-harrison
Nov 3, 2022 · 34 min
036 | 100 Karin Stark: On-farm renewables
Renewable energy systems on farms can dramatically reduce carbon emissions as well as alleviate economic pressure for farmers. After the successful installation of a solar-diesel hybrid pump on her own farm, environmental scientist turned farmer Karin Stark is championing the uptake of on-farm renewables. Karin Stark is recorded live in conversation with Gabrielle Chan at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/karin-stark
Oct 27, 2022 · 47 min
035 | 100 Anna Skarbek: Low carbon economy
Reducing the carbon emissions of industry and government and ensuring the transition is just for all workers is vital for a net zero future. As chief executive of Climateworks Centre, Anna Skarbek drives critical research and sets ambitious goals to support the transition to a low carbon economy. Anna Skarbek is recorded live in conversation with Benjamin Law at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/anna-skarbek
Oct 20, 2022 · 31 min
034 | 100 Taryn Lane: Clean community energy
Taryn Lane is dedicated to helping local groups around the country get their clean energy projects up and running. Lane manages Australia’s first community-owned cooperative wind farm, Hepburn Wind, located at Leonards Hill south of Daylesford in Victoria. The 4.1 megawatt wind farm hosts two turbines that produce enough clean energy to power more than 4000 homes. Taryn Lane is recorded live in conversation with Paddy Manning at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/taryn-lane
Oct 13, 2022 · 33 min
033 | 100 Laura Parker: The secret life of oysters
Both a food source and great natural filters of our waterways, Australia’s east coast oysters are vulnerable to today’s warming temperatures and ocean acidification. Dr Laura Parker shares her work on breeding climate change resilient breeds that might one day be able to reseed struggling populations across industry and nature. Laura Parker is recorded live in conversation with Rachael Hocking at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/laura-parker
Oct 6, 2022 · 37 min
032 | 100 Zoltan Csaki: Remaking fashion
Determined to curb carbon emissions, Citizen Wolf co-founder Zoltan Csaki rejects the relentless fast fashion cycle, which annually sends almost a third of unsold clothing to landfill. Combining an on-demand manufacturing model and proprietary technology that ensure the perfect fit, Csaki is challenging cheap mass production and our shopping habits.  Zoltan Csaki is recorded live in conversation with Yaara Bou Melhem at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/zoltan-csaki
Sep 29, 2022 · 30 min
031 | 100 Ronni Kahn: Fighting food waste
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
Sep 22, 2022 · 41 min
030 | 100 Joëlle Gergis: Tracing Australia’s climate history
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
Sep 15, 2022 · 32 min
029 | 100 Xuemei Bai: Experimental global cities
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
Sep 8, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
028 | 100 Victor Steffensen: The turning point
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
Sep 1, 2022 · 27 min
027 | 100 Johanna Johnson: Biochar from human waste
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
Aug 25, 2022 · 30 min
026 | 100 Maria del Mar Palacios: Blue Carbon
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
Aug 18, 2022 · 35 min
025 | 100 Martin Green: Pioneering solar
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
Aug 11, 2022 · 40 min
024 | 100 Mark Howden: Unrelenting action
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
Aug 4, 2022 · 36 min
023 | 100 Tim Flannery: Changing the Game
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
Jul 28, 2022 · 38 min
022 | 100 Ninotschka Titchkosky: Carbon conscious architecture
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